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G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 50 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 5-1-26 at 10:14 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 5-1-26. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 5-1-26 at 10:30 am. Five preschool children, including your preschool age son and daughter, were present. The children were observed during naptime and while interacting with you. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 7-20-24. Based on observations made and information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Verification of current vaccinations was not available for the provider's two dogs. .1719(b)(1) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification of receipt of the plan was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1712(e )(6) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the written statement was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1726(b)&(c) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-28-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor Teraesa Leak 919-971-7765 or at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/14/2026 Age: From 1 To 4 Total Minutes: 50 Time In: 02:00 PM Time Out: 02:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 5-1-26 at 10:14 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 5-1-26. A shelter in place drill was documented as conducted on 5-1-26 at 10:30 am. Five preschool children, including your preschool age son and daughter, were present. The children were observed during naptime and while interacting with you. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 7-20-24. Based on observations made and information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 907 Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Verification of current vaccinations was not available for the provider's two dogs. .1719(b)(1) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification of receipt of the plan was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1712(e )(6) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the written statement was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1719(a)(11) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. .1726(b)&(c) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 5-28-26. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. You can also contact Licensing Supervisor Teraesa Leak 919-971-7765 or at teraesa.leak@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 5-5-25 at 10:15 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 5-5-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 5-5-25 at 10:00 am. Five preschool children, including your preschool age son and daughter, were present. The children were observed during naptime while interacting with you. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 7-20-24. Based on observations made and information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 704 Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage. Matches were observed on top of a book shelf in the living room area of the home. .1719(a)(3) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Drano drain cleaner was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in your kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A completed health assessment was not available for your preschool age daughter. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) During the visit, you stated that the email address for your facility and for you as the owner has changed. This information was updated in our records. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-5-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/22/2025 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/22/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 70 Time In: 12:20 PM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during your annual compliance visit. I monitored the indoor and outdoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire, emergency procedures and the children's records were also monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 5-5-25 at 10:15 am. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 5-5-25. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 5-5-25 at 10:00 am. Five preschool children, including your preschool age son and daughter, were present. The children were observed during naptime while interacting with you. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program standards and one quality point was issued to you on 7-20-24. Based on observations made and information provided, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 704 Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage. Matches were observed on top of a book shelf in the living room area of the home. .1719(a)(3) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Drano drain cleaner was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in your kitchen. .1719 (a)(7) 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A completed health assessment was not available for your preschool age daughter. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) During the visit, you stated that the email address for your facility and for you as the owner has changed. This information was updated in our records. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 6-5-25. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 12/4/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 03:35 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. During today's visit, three preschool children were present and were observed during free play. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 7-20-24. Based upon observations made and information provided during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. Violation Number Comment Rule 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for the provider's son with a date of birth of 10-14-08. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 1846 An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. The provider's son, who had his sixteenth birthday on 10-14-24, did not complete a criminal background check packet as required. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) At the time of today's visit, your sixteen year old son did not have a criminal background check qualification letter on file. We discussed during your last visit that following his birthday you would have five business days to complete the full criminal background check process and obtain a qualification letter for him. I also explained during that visit that this would be monitored during your next visit. You stated today that you recalled discussing this and that you failed to have him complete the process. I explained that your license may be placed on inactive status until the letter is obtained. I will contact you following the visit to verify if your license must be placed on inactive status. If so, you cannot provide care to children in your home until your license is returned to active statue, which will not occur until you submit a copy of his qualification letter to me. Two violations pertaining to the criminal background check process were documented during the visit. These items will be corrected upon receipt of a copy of his letter. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 12-18-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S.110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 1-18-24 at 9:25 am with an evacuation time three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 2-5-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 12-8-23 at 10:00 am. During today's visit, two preschool children, including your two year old son, were present and were observed during free play. A meal or snack was not observe during the visit. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 9-23-19. Based upon observations made and information provided during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the hold harmless state for rated license and that this has been extended to June of 2024. If you would like to voluntarily have your rated license reassessed prior to this timeframe, a three month self study would be required. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions pertaining to the self study, the rated license process or if you are interested in having your license reassessed prior to June, 2024. We also discussed the timeframe for reassessment of your rated license, which is 7-1-24 to 6-31-25. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air freshener was stored on the back of the toilet in the bathroom the children use, not in locked storage as required. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification that the discipline policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification that the Summary was provided to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one child's file. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification that the Written Plan of Care was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1726(b)&(c) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-6-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-102 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 1-18-24 at 9:25 am with an evacuation time three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 2-5-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 12-8-23 at 10:00 am. During today's visit, two preschool children, including your two year old son, were present and were observed during free play. A meal or snack was not observe during the visit. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 9-23-19. Based upon observations made and information provided during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the hold harmless state for rated license and that this has been extended to June of 2024. If you would like to voluntarily have your rated license reassessed prior to this timeframe, a three month self study would be required. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions pertaining to the self study, the rated license process or if you are interested in having your license reassessed prior to June, 2024. We also discussed the timeframe for reassessment of your rated license, which is 7-1-24 to 6-31-25. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air freshener was stored on the back of the toilet in the bathroom the children use, not in locked storage as required. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification that the discipline policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification that the Summary was provided to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one child's file. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification that the Written Plan of Care was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1726(b)&(c) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-6-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: 'SMALL BLESSINGS' Facility ID: 51000859 Consultant: LEIGH MCKENZIE-LEE Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 2/21/2024 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 2/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 45 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 03:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor compliance of applicable family child care home requirements during a routine unannounced visit. I monitored the indoor environments for compliance with child care requirements. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, toys and materials and the bathroom the children use were all monitored for compliance. The permit, schedule, SIDS information, emergency telephone numbers, First Aid Chart and a summary of NC Child Care Law were all posted at the time of today's visit. Qualifying letters, CPR/ first aid, ITS-SIDS, health questionnaire and emergency procedures were monitored for compliance. The last fire drill was documented as completed on 1-18-24 at 9:25 am with an evacuation time three minutes. The last outdoor inspection was documented as completed on 2-5-24. A lockdown drill was documented as conducted on 12-8-23 at 10:00 am. During today's visit, two preschool children, including your two year old son, were present and were observed during free play. A meal or snack was not observe during the visit. A four star family child care home license with seven points in education, two points in program and one quality point was issued to you on 9-23-19. Based upon observations made and information provided during the visit, you continue to meet the requirements previously met to obtain such a license. During the visit, we discussed the hold harmless state for rated license and that this has been extended to June of 2024. If you would like to voluntarily have your rated license reassessed prior to this timeframe, a three month self study would be required. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions pertaining to the self study, the rated license process or if you are interested in having your license reassessed prior to June, 2024. We also discussed the timeframe for reassessment of your rated license, which is 7-1-24 to 6-31-25. Violation Number Comment Rule 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air freshener was stored on the back of the toilet in the bathroom the children use, not in locked storage as required. .1719 (a)(7) 911 Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children. GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) 925 Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification that the discipline policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) 1704 Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification that the Summary was provided to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one child's file. GS 110-102 1718 The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification that the Written Plan of Care was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1712(e )(6) 2031 Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. .1726(b)&(c) Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Please send me a written statement describing how and when the above violations were corrected. The written statement must be received no later than 3-6-24. Please note that if your letter is mailed, a hand written signature is required. As an alternative, compliance letters can now be submitted via email. I recommend emailing your letter to reduce the time needed to ensure my receipt of your information; however, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your letter is mailed in a timely fashion and that you allow for any possible delays in the mail service. Please contact me at 919-819-9301 or at leigh.mckenzie-lee@dhhs.nc.gov if I can be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times