G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: RUTH'S DAYCARE Facility ID: 26001362 Consultant: RONA DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 7/23/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 7/23/2025 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements pertinent to an Annual Compliance visit. The previous Annual Compliance Visit was completed August 7, 2024, and prior to today’s visit, the eighteen-month compliance history score was 100%, which is at or above 75%, as required by North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(c-d). This program currently operates with a Three-Star License issued March 24, 2020. The License was based on the program earning six (6) points in education standards, two (2) points in program standards, and one (1) quality point by choosing to meet a programmatic option by serving no more than two infants under age one. The information on record with DCDEE was verified as correct by Ruth Santiago. Current Inspections are as follows: Sanitation Classification of superior completed July 7, 2025. Ruth Santiago, Owner and Operator was present and assisted me while observing the indoor and outdoor areas. Upon our arrival, there were four children in care. The children were 2- 3 years of age. Ms. Santiago interacted and communicated with children in the designated play area. Children were observed using developmentally aged appropriated materials. The children were using pretend phones. Ms. Santiago asked the children who they were calling. The children said they were calling their dad and mom. Ms. Santiago helped one child by asking, “Who are you calling? Say, hi dad and who is it?” Children were also observed jumping and sitting on a child sized couch. Lunch consisted of chicken tenders, tator tots, green beans, peach fruit cup, dinner rolls, and milk. At the completion of the visit, the Visit Summary was reviewed with Ms. Santiago. One violation was observed: Violation Number Comment Rule 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not available for review. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) The violation(s) observed and documented today must be corrected immediately. Additionally, by 5:00pm on August 6, 2025, you must submit a written, dated, and signed statement to me The statement must describe accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. If the letter states that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Rona Davis Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 1218 Raeford, NC 28376 rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Technical Assistance/Discussions/Reminders: A violation was cited for not having the ABCMS roster available for review. You completed the training in DCDEE Professional Development Moodle. You stated that you did not get a chance to complete and print the Roster. Refer to child care rules G.S. 110-90 .2 & .2703(r). ABCMS – CBC Provider Portal Reminder: 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. The information should be updated in ABCMS on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child 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. Should you need assistance contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919)814-4401 and someone will assist you. Visit the DCDEE website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) for updated requirements, forms, and other pertinent information. Please feel free to contact me at rona.davis@dhhs.nc.gov or 910-309-2480 if you have any questions or concerns. 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