10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/7/2025 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 3/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:25 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements during an annual compliance visit. S. Sheppard, Administrator, assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a four-star license, earning five points in education, five points in program standards and 1 quality point for the administrator having at least 10 years of documented child care administrative work experience in a licensed child care program. This program continues to meet enhanced ratios. The last annual compliance visit was completed on March 20, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on December 2, 2024, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 2, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Twenty-eight (28) children ranging from ages zero (0) to eleven (11) years old were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning routine/activities, free-choice play, completing hand washing and toileting routines, eating lunch and interacting with caregivers. Infants were observed having tummy time. Lunch consisted of hotdogs, baked beans, pineapples and milk. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of orange heavy duty cleaning solution was under an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom used by school-age children in Space #3 in Building 2. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) The violation was corrected during the visit; therefore, a letter of compliance is not required. During the visit, you removed the cleaning solution from the classroom and placed it in a locked closet. We discussed ensuring potentially hazardous items are stored appropriately. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 92% as of March 6, 2025. CORPORATION STATUS: Kids of Joy Child Care Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Kids of Joy Child Care Center, LLC remains current and active. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply could impact the program license status. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: We talked about ensuring environments used by children are checked daily. This will assist with identifying potentially hazardous items and removing them prior to children having access to space. The daily checks could be conducted each morning and afternoon. Be reminded you are responsible for always maintaining a safe environment for children. Although the following items do not pose a hazard for children at this time, I suggest monitoring the playhouse on playground #1 and upholstery on the black fifteen passenger van used to transport children to ensure they remain in conditions that do not create safety concerns. ABCMS SYSTEM: You stated the training to access the ABCMS portal has been taken; however, you have been experiencing difficulty entering the system to review information. You added contact was made to the Division for assistance; however, the guidance has not helped. I recommend you contact the criminal background check unit to request additional help. You should describe in detail what issues you are encountering to ensure proper assistance can be provided. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN (EPR): The consultant was not updated in the center's EPR plan. I requested that you go into the system and update the center's EPR plan to reflect the current consultant. Once updated a copy of the review page should be printed and added to the packet. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. At the conclusion of this visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival staff assisted with the visit. You arrived shortly after and assisted. Twenty-five (25) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to four years old. Children were engaged observed eating lunch, interacting with the caregivers, participating in dance activities and completing toileting, and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a four-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 2, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on March 20, 2024. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for children between the dates of October 2, 2024, to October 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of round-up spray was on the ground beside building #2 in space accessible to children. The top of a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges in classroom #3 and on the playground used by school age children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratio were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to six children ranging from ages five months to one year old in classroom #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 30, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You added the email address has changed and needs to be updated. I asked that you give me written documentation requesting the change. The statement should include the updated email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of October 15, 2024. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival children in classroom #1 were sitting at the table waiting for lunch to be served. The children in classroom #2 had just finished lunch. The caregiver was attempting transition the children down for nap; however, the infants were constantly crying. The older one year old children were walking around playing. Approximately eight minutes into the visit the cook monitored children in classroom #1 allowing Ms. Kelly to go in and assist in classroom #2. Children in classroom #3 were eating lunch, engaged in conversation with the caregiver about their foods, completing hand washing and then placed down for nap. Later into the visit, you and two caregivers arrived. The caregiver went into classroom #1 and interacted with the children by singing and dancing. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS: One caregiver was providing care to six children ages five months to one year old. You program is currently meeting enhanced staff/child ratio requirements; therefore, one caregiver can provide care to five children under the age of twelve months. Another caregiver went into the classroom to assist approximately eight minutes after my arrival placing the space back into compliance. I explained maintaining staff/child ratio creates opportunities for caregiving staff to provide individual attention to children served. A safe environment is also maintained when staff/child ratio requirements are met. Research indicates that group size and staff/child ratios are strong indicators of the quality of child care. Sufficient staff should be available to provide children with supervision, frequent personal contact, meaningful learning activities, and immediate care as needed. Smaller groups and lower staff to child ratios are related to positive outcomes for children. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio requirements. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you of the jug of round-up beside the building and cracked container top on the playground. You had a caregiver to go out and remove the items form the playground. I also discussed ensuring containers used to store toys inside the classroom must be in good repair. Any potentially hazardous items identified should be removed immediately. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (800) 8859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS UPDATE: GET READY for the 3’s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival staff assisted with the visit. You arrived shortly after and assisted. Twenty-five (25) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to four years old. Children were engaged observed eating lunch, interacting with the caregivers, participating in dance activities and completing toileting, and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a four-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 2, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on March 20, 2024. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for children between the dates of October 2, 2024, to October 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of round-up spray was on the ground beside building #2 in space accessible to children. The top of a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges in classroom #3 and on the playground used by school age children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratio were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to six children ranging from ages five months to one year old in classroom #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 30, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You added the email address has changed and needs to be updated. I asked that you give me written documentation requesting the change. The statement should include the updated email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of October 15, 2024. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival children in classroom #1 were sitting at the table waiting for lunch to be served. The children in classroom #2 had just finished lunch. The caregiver was attempting transition the children down for nap; however, the infants were constantly crying. The older one year old children were walking around playing. Approximately eight minutes into the visit the cook monitored children in classroom #1 allowing Ms. Kelly to go in and assist in classroom #2. Children in classroom #3 were eating lunch, engaged in conversation with the caregiver about their foods, completing hand washing and then placed down for nap. Later into the visit, you and two caregivers arrived. The caregiver went into classroom #1 and interacted with the children by singing and dancing. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS: One caregiver was providing care to six children ages five months to one year old. You program is currently meeting enhanced staff/child ratio requirements; therefore, one caregiver can provide care to five children under the age of twelve months. Another caregiver went into the classroom to assist approximately eight minutes after my arrival placing the space back into compliance. I explained maintaining staff/child ratio creates opportunities for caregiving staff to provide individual attention to children served. A safe environment is also maintained when staff/child ratio requirements are met. Research indicates that group size and staff/child ratios are strong indicators of the quality of child care. Sufficient staff should be available to provide children with supervision, frequent personal contact, meaningful learning activities, and immediate care as needed. Smaller groups and lower staff to child ratios are related to positive outcomes for children. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio requirements. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you of the jug of round-up beside the building and cracked container top on the playground. You had a caregiver to go out and remove the items form the playground. I also discussed ensuring containers used to store toys inside the classroom must be in good repair. Any potentially hazardous items identified should be removed immediately. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (800) 8859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS UPDATE: GET READY for the 3’s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival staff assisted with the visit. You arrived shortly after and assisted. Twenty-five (25) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to four years old. Children were engaged observed eating lunch, interacting with the caregivers, participating in dance activities and completing toileting, and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a four-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 2, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on March 20, 2024. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for children between the dates of October 2, 2024, to October 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of round-up spray was on the ground beside building #2 in space accessible to children. The top of a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges in classroom #3 and on the playground used by school age children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratio were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to six children ranging from ages five months to one year old in classroom #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 30, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You added the email address has changed and needs to be updated. I asked that you give me written documentation requesting the change. The statement should include the updated email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of October 15, 2024. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival children in classroom #1 were sitting at the table waiting for lunch to be served. The children in classroom #2 had just finished lunch. The caregiver was attempting transition the children down for nap; however, the infants were constantly crying. The older one year old children were walking around playing. Approximately eight minutes into the visit the cook monitored children in classroom #1 allowing Ms. Kelly to go in and assist in classroom #2. Children in classroom #3 were eating lunch, engaged in conversation with the caregiver about their foods, completing hand washing and then placed down for nap. Later into the visit, you and two caregivers arrived. The caregiver went into classroom #1 and interacted with the children by singing and dancing. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS: One caregiver was providing care to six children ages five months to one year old. You program is currently meeting enhanced staff/child ratio requirements; therefore, one caregiver can provide care to five children under the age of twelve months. Another caregiver went into the classroom to assist approximately eight minutes after my arrival placing the space back into compliance. I explained maintaining staff/child ratio creates opportunities for caregiving staff to provide individual attention to children served. A safe environment is also maintained when staff/child ratio requirements are met. Research indicates that group size and staff/child ratios are strong indicators of the quality of child care. Sufficient staff should be available to provide children with supervision, frequent personal contact, meaningful learning activities, and immediate care as needed. Smaller groups and lower staff to child ratios are related to positive outcomes for children. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio requirements. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you of the jug of round-up beside the building and cracked container top on the playground. You had a caregiver to go out and remove the items form the playground. I also discussed ensuring containers used to store toys inside the classroom must be in good repair. Any potentially hazardous items identified should be removed immediately. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (800) 8859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS UPDATE: GET READY for the 3’s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/16/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 10/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 01:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival staff assisted with the visit. You arrived shortly after and assisted. Twenty-five (25) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to four years old. Children were engaged observed eating lunch, interacting with the caregivers, participating in dance activities and completing toileting, and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a four-star license. The last sanitation inspection was completed on March 25, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 2, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on March 20, 2024. The following violations were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for children between the dates of October 2, 2024, to October 11, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A jug of round-up spray was on the ground beside building #2 in space accessible to children. The top of a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges in classroom #3 and on the playground used by school age children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed first aid training. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee hired March 18, 2024 completed CPR training. .1102(d) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratio were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to six children ranging from ages five months to one year old in classroom #2. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violations documented must be corrected immediately. Please send a compliance verification letter to me describing how the violations were corrected. You can submit the compliance verification letter by postal mail to Keshia Hayward, PO Box 1504 Greenville NC 27834, or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. The compliance verification letter must be received on or before October 30, 2024. The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance verification letter. This timeframe is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during the visit is legal documentation. CORPORATION STATUS: Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC is listed as the current owner of this center. According to information verified on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website, Kids of Joy Childcare Center, LLC remains current and active. I reminded you the corporation status for your program must always remain Current and Active. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. You added the email address has changed and needs to be updated. I asked that you give me written documentation requesting the change. The statement should include the updated email address. If additional changes in your facility’s information occur in the future, contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure accurate information is updated in our system. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 98% percent as of October 15, 2024. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival children in classroom #1 were sitting at the table waiting for lunch to be served. The children in classroom #2 had just finished lunch. The caregiver was attempting transition the children down for nap; however, the infants were constantly crying. The older one year old children were walking around playing. Approximately eight minutes into the visit the cook monitored children in classroom #1 allowing Ms. Kelly to go in and assist in classroom #2. Children in classroom #3 were eating lunch, engaged in conversation with the caregiver about their foods, completing hand washing and then placed down for nap. Later into the visit, you and two caregivers arrived. The caregiver went into classroom #1 and interacted with the children by singing and dancing. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIO REQUIREMENTS: One caregiver was providing care to six children ages five months to one year old. You program is currently meeting enhanced staff/child ratio requirements; therefore, one caregiver can provide care to five children under the age of twelve months. Another caregiver went into the classroom to assist approximately eight minutes after my arrival placing the space back into compliance. I explained maintaining staff/child ratio creates opportunities for caregiving staff to provide individual attention to children served. A safe environment is also maintained when staff/child ratio requirements are met. Research indicates that group size and staff/child ratios are strong indicators of the quality of child care. Sufficient staff should be available to provide children with supervision, frequent personal contact, meaningful learning activities, and immediate care as needed. Smaller groups and lower staff to child ratios are related to positive outcomes for children. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio requirements. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you of the jug of round-up beside the building and cracked container top on the playground. You had a caregiver to go out and remove the items form the playground. I also discussed ensuring containers used to store toys inside the classroom must be in good repair. Any potentially hazardous items identified should be removed immediately. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (800) 8859-0829 and someone will assist you. QRIS UPDATE: GET READY for the 3’s Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. At the conclusion of today’s visit, the visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. DCDEE RESOURCES: I recommended you periodically visit the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ under the "What's New" tab to stay abreast of updated information provided. Be reminded you are responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable child care requirements whether they have been discussed or reviewed with you in the past. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .1002 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. S. Sheppard, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued August 13, 2020, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting minimum requirements and enhanced ratios). The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 19, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 2, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 5, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99% percent as of March 19, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 19, 2023, and Kids of Joy Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current and active. Twenty-nine (29) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, singing during group time, and engaging in outdoor activities. The children were observed eating lunch, which consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, whole wheat bread, peaches, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. All transportation requirements were observed. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A. Bynum began employment on January 22, 2024. She had a TB test on file; however, the TB test was not completed within twelve (12) months of new employment. .0701(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The 2004 Chevy Express with the license plate CAY-8001 had a large hole which was exposing a metal pole in the upholstery in the third-row seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 3, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were in compliance. Two (2) new staff and 10 percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. A. Bynum began employment on January 22, 2024. She had a TB test on file; however, the TB test was not completed within twelve (12) months of new employment. The TB test was dated June 4, 2021. Please remember all new employees have to have a negative TB test that was completed within 12 months of employment prior to the first day of new employment. TRANSPORTATION: You use the following two (2) vehicles to provide transportation: a 2016 Chevy Express with a license plate PEC-8684 and a 2004 Chevy Express with a license plate of CAY-8001. The 2004 Chevy Express with the license plate CAY-8001 had a large hole which was exposing a metal pole in the upholstery in the third-row seat. This needs to be fixed immediately to prevent injury to a child during transportation. REMINDERS/RESOURCES: RESUMMING STAR RATED LICENSE-COHORT (1): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort one (1) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). You stated you have contacted the Partnership for Children of Lenoir-Greene Counties and have been working with the staff on room arrangements and making sure all your rooms have the necessary materials. Once you have completed the technical assistance with the Partnership you are going to contact me to set up a Rated License visit so you can request to go through an Environment Rating Scale. You stated you would like to request the scale sometime in April 2024. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated you have received your water test kit to complete the lead testing for the water. You were not aware that you also had to enroll in the lead paint and asbestos testing. You said you would enroll in the other two (2) programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS OF JOY CHILD CARE CENTER Facility ID: 40000118 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/20/2024 Number Present: 29 Completed Date: 3/20/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 195 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. S. Sheppard, Administrator was present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued August 13, 2020, earning five (5) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component (meeting minimum requirements and enhanced ratios). The last annual compliance visit was conducted on April 19, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on October 2, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on May 5, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime. The center’s compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 99% percent as of March 19, 2023. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on March 19, 2023, and Kids of Joy Child Care Center, LLC was listed as current and active. Twenty-nine (29) children were present during the visit. Children were observed during free play, playing with developmentally appropriate materials, singing during group time, and engaging in outdoor activities. The children were observed eating lunch, which consisted of chicken nuggets, corn, whole wheat bread, peaches, and milk. Staff interacted with children in a positive and nurturing manner. All transportation requirements were observed. Any violations of the child care requirements observed today were discussed with you and documented in the visit summary report and reviewed with you at the conclusion of the visit. The following violations were documented: Violation Number Comment Rule 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A. Bynum began employment on January 22, 2024. She had a TB test on file; however, the TB test was not completed within twelve (12) months of new employment. .0701(a) 1123 All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The 2004 Chevy Express with the license plate CAY-8001 had a large hole which was exposing a metal pole in the upholstery in the third-row seat. 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 3, 2024. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Angela Nieves, Child Care Consultant PO Box 8741 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The two-week time frame is established to allow you time for submitting your compliance letter. This time frame is not intended to be used as a guide for correcting violations, as they should be corrected immediately. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the mailing address, email address, and phone number listed on the facility profile are correct. If changes in your facility’s information occurs, please contact me at 252-557-5597 or email me at angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is current in our system. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: CHILDREN AND STAFF RECORDS: Ten percent (10%) or more of children’s records were monitored. The children’s records reviewed were in compliance. Two (2) new staff and 10 percent (10%) or more of existing staff files were monitored. A. Bynum began employment on January 22, 2024. She had a TB test on file; however, the TB test was not completed within twelve (12) months of new employment. The TB test was dated June 4, 2021. Please remember all new employees have to have a negative TB test that was completed within 12 months of employment prior to the first day of new employment. TRANSPORTATION: You use the following two (2) vehicles to provide transportation: a 2016 Chevy Express with a license plate PEC-8684 and a 2004 Chevy Express with a license plate of CAY-8001. The 2004 Chevy Express with the license plate CAY-8001 had a large hole which was exposing a metal pole in the upholstery in the third-row seat. This needs to be fixed immediately to prevent injury to a child during transportation. REMINDERS/RESOURCES: RESUMMING STAR RATED LICENSE-COHORT (1): Please be aware that your facility is in Cohort one (1) for resuming the NC Start Rated License. Your preparation year will be July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Your reassessment year will be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. To help your facility prepare for the environment rating scale, please review the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project’s (NCRLAP) website: https://ncrlap.org/ for videos and written resources to help prepare you for the environment rating scale (ERS). You stated you have contacted the Partnership for Children of Lenoir-Greene Counties and have been working with the staff on room arrangements and making sure all your rooms have the necessary materials. Once you have completed the technical assistance with the Partnership you are going to contact me to set up a Rated License visit so you can request to go through an Environment Rating Scale. You stated you would like to request the scale sometime in April 2024. DCDEE WORKS: Please continue to keep your Staff and Training worksheets up to date. Update the worksheets when changes are made, such as hiring new staff, additional coursework, and completed training. We discussed making sure new employees you hire and any current staff working on education submit any education transcripts to the “WORKS” system, so their education can be evaluated. If the education information is not in the “WORKS” system when the star-rated license is reassessed it could affect the points in Education Standards. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions on what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov. CLEAN WATER FOR CAROLINA KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program and what that means for you as a child care center. I also informed you that I sent an email to you on March 5, 2024, with the following information included. I also attached to that email three (3) flyers that discuss the process for testing, for lead in the water, lead in paint, and asbestos. You stated you have received your water test kit to complete the lead testing for the water. You were not aware that you also had to enroll in the lead paint and asbestos testing. You said you would enroll in the other two (2) programs. The Clean Water for Carolina Kids program is expanding to the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program. This is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 require all programs to be free of lead and asbestos hazards. RTI is coordinating all the lead in water, paint and asbestos testing and remediation. There are webinars that child care providers can watch to get instructions. Go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ for more information. Currently operating child care facilities are required to test for lead in paint and asbestos once unless the consultant notes a concern during a visit and refers the program to environmental health. All existing licensed programs must complete the application summary for their program regarding lead paint and asbestos by May 1, 2024. The application is on the https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ website. Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2816 requires currently operating child care centers to test water initially and every three years. Most of you have completed your initial testing and now it is time for your three-year retest. Please log into https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ to ensure you are meeting the requirements for Lead in Water / Paint/Asbestos testing. CHILD A CARE RULE CHANGES: The Child Care Commission adopted child care rule changes in January 2024. Changes relate to definitions; lead and asbestos for centers and family child care homes; building requirements for family child care homes; multi-unit child care centers; and criminal background checks. Consultants will assist as you begin to review and implement the changes, but please note, some of the rule changes may or may not impact your facility. An example is the rules in section .2600 for multi-unit child care center. These rules are specific to child care centers with multiple licensed centers within one building. Please ensure you are using the updated January 2024 rule book, and view information in the DCDEE Moodle (enroll if necessary). You will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, use this link to get one: https://ncid.nc.gov. Rule training modules can be found in the same course as the October 2017 Child Care Rule Rollout. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle and how to navigate, please visit: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Learning-Resources/How-to-Navigate-Moodle. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-9326. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions about today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-557-5597 or angela.nieves@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Susan Fuller at 252-373-9809 or email at susan.fuller@dhhs.nc.gov. 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