10A NCAC 09 .0603 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: VACANT TEAM 13 Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 11, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “14” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty (40) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: chicken, green beans, corn, bread, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. .0604(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. M. Pittman, Administrator had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. .1103(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. 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 22, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. Maxine Hinton’s CBC letter will expire on April 12, 2026. Please remember all CBC letters must be renewed every five years prior to the expiration date. Your staff have two weeks from today, to have a valid CBC letter on file. If they do not have a valid CBC letter on file by the fourteenth day, on the fifteenth day, they may not return to work until they have a valid CBC letter on file. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. This was corrected during the visit. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. The teacher removed the wipes and locked them in a closet. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. The teacher removed the can of Lysol and locked it in a cabinet. These items were all corrected during the visit. HANDWASHING: In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. Ms. Pittman immediately put a bottle of soap in the bathroom. This was corrected during the visit. NUTRITION FOR INFANTS: In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. M. Pittman placed foil on the bottle tops to cover them and placed them in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the visit. Also, in space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. D. Mays wrote correct dates on the bottles. These items were corrected during the visit. INDOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING: In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. Please remember all shits must be fitted and fit appropriately according to ITS SIDS requirements. CHILD ATTENDANCE: In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. M. Pittman stated a child has moved from space number four (4) and she had not added him to the attendance sheet for space number five (5). Ms. Pittman added the child to the attendance sheet for space number five. This was corrected during the visit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In both outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. These items need to be removed immediately from the outdoor play areas. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. PLAYGROUND SURFACING: In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. Any pieces of stationary equipment with more than 18 inches in height must have at least 6 inches on protective surfacing. There were also grass roots growing though the mulch that needs to be removed. FIRST AID AND CPR: M. Hinton has documentation of completing CPR and FA; however, there was no date on the certificate, the certificate did not show adult or pediatric skills, and heart savers was not on the approved DCDEE CPR/FA list. The last certificate Ms. Hinton had on file expired on December 1, 2025. ITS SIDS CERTIFICATION: M. Pittman had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. Ms. Pittman stated she has completed the class but could not locate the current certificate. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. Please remember this training is a health and safety training and must be renewed every five (5) years. You can locate this training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance website: https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/ 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. QRIS: You have chosen to transition your child care license in June 2026 under the Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently working on updating your DCDEE WORKS letters for your staff and working on the Family and Community Engagement Practices, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement plan and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plan. RMINDERS: ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING/CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS roster. 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. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: VACANT TEAM 13 Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 11, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “14” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty (40) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: chicken, green beans, corn, bread, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. .0604(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. M. Pittman, Administrator had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. .1103(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. 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 22, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. Maxine Hinton’s CBC letter will expire on April 12, 2026. Please remember all CBC letters must be renewed every five years prior to the expiration date. Your staff have two weeks from today, to have a valid CBC letter on file. If they do not have a valid CBC letter on file by the fourteenth day, on the fifteenth day, they may not return to work until they have a valid CBC letter on file. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. This was corrected during the visit. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. The teacher removed the wipes and locked them in a closet. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. The teacher removed the can of Lysol and locked it in a cabinet. These items were all corrected during the visit. HANDWASHING: In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. Ms. Pittman immediately put a bottle of soap in the bathroom. This was corrected during the visit. NUTRITION FOR INFANTS: In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. M. Pittman placed foil on the bottle tops to cover them and placed them in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the visit. Also, in space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. D. Mays wrote correct dates on the bottles. These items were corrected during the visit. INDOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING: In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. Please remember all shits must be fitted and fit appropriately according to ITS SIDS requirements. CHILD ATTENDANCE: In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. M. Pittman stated a child has moved from space number four (4) and she had not added him to the attendance sheet for space number five (5). Ms. Pittman added the child to the attendance sheet for space number five. This was corrected during the visit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In both outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. These items need to be removed immediately from the outdoor play areas. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. PLAYGROUND SURFACING: In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. Any pieces of stationary equipment with more than 18 inches in height must have at least 6 inches on protective surfacing. There were also grass roots growing though the mulch that needs to be removed. FIRST AID AND CPR: M. Hinton has documentation of completing CPR and FA; however, there was no date on the certificate, the certificate did not show adult or pediatric skills, and heart savers was not on the approved DCDEE CPR/FA list. The last certificate Ms. Hinton had on file expired on December 1, 2025. ITS SIDS CERTIFICATION: M. Pittman had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. Ms. Pittman stated she has completed the class but could not locate the current certificate. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. Please remember this training is a health and safety training and must be renewed every five (5) years. You can locate this training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance website: https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/ 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. QRIS: You have chosen to transition your child care license in June 2026 under the Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently working on updating your DCDEE WORKS letters for your staff and working on the Family and Community Engagement Practices, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement plan and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plan. RMINDERS: ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING/CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS roster. 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. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: VACANT TEAM 13 Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 11, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “14” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty (40) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: chicken, green beans, corn, bread, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. .0604(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. M. Pittman, Administrator had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. .1103(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. 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 22, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. Maxine Hinton’s CBC letter will expire on April 12, 2026. Please remember all CBC letters must be renewed every five years prior to the expiration date. Your staff have two weeks from today, to have a valid CBC letter on file. If they do not have a valid CBC letter on file by the fourteenth day, on the fifteenth day, they may not return to work until they have a valid CBC letter on file. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. This was corrected during the visit. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. The teacher removed the wipes and locked them in a closet. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. The teacher removed the can of Lysol and locked it in a cabinet. These items were all corrected during the visit. HANDWASHING: In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. Ms. Pittman immediately put a bottle of soap in the bathroom. This was corrected during the visit. NUTRITION FOR INFANTS: In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. M. Pittman placed foil on the bottle tops to cover them and placed them in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the visit. Also, in space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. D. Mays wrote correct dates on the bottles. These items were corrected during the visit. INDOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING: In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. Please remember all shits must be fitted and fit appropriately according to ITS SIDS requirements. CHILD ATTENDANCE: In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. M. Pittman stated a child has moved from space number four (4) and she had not added him to the attendance sheet for space number five (5). Ms. Pittman added the child to the attendance sheet for space number five. This was corrected during the visit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In both outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. These items need to be removed immediately from the outdoor play areas. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. PLAYGROUND SURFACING: In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. Any pieces of stationary equipment with more than 18 inches in height must have at least 6 inches on protective surfacing. There were also grass roots growing though the mulch that needs to be removed. FIRST AID AND CPR: M. Hinton has documentation of completing CPR and FA; however, there was no date on the certificate, the certificate did not show adult or pediatric skills, and heart savers was not on the approved DCDEE CPR/FA list. The last certificate Ms. Hinton had on file expired on December 1, 2025. ITS SIDS CERTIFICATION: M. Pittman had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. Ms. Pittman stated she has completed the class but could not locate the current certificate. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. Please remember this training is a health and safety training and must be renewed every five (5) years. You can locate this training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance website: https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/ 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. QRIS: You have chosen to transition your child care license in June 2026 under the Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently working on updating your DCDEE WORKS letters for your staff and working on the Family and Community Engagement Practices, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement plan and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plan. RMINDERS: ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING/CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS roster. 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. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: VACANT TEAM 13 Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/8/2026 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 4/8/2026 Age: From 0 To 10 Total Minutes: 315 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 02:30 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 this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was present and available to assist with today’s visit. required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on February 11, 2026, with a “Superior” classification “14” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty (40) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: chicken, green beans, corn, bread, and milk. The following were monitored: Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, CPR, ITS SIDS, Special Training, CBC Qualification, Emergency Medical Care Plan, Storage of Hazardous Substances, Administration of Medication, Adequate/Approved Space, Permit Restrictions, and Program Records. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today: Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 538 Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 701 A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. 10A NCAC 09 .0603 808 The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) 811 Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. .0604(a) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. .2820(b) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. M. Pittman, Administrator had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. .1102(f) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. GS 110-91(9) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. .0605(k)(1-4) 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. .1103(b) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. 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 22, 2026, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 89%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK (CBC) LETTER: Doris Renee Mays had a criminal back letter on file; however, it expired on February 25, 2026. Barbara Taybron Pittman had a CBC letter on file; however, the CBC letter expired on April 1, 2026. Maxine Hinton’s CBC letter will expire on April 12, 2026. Please remember all CBC letters must be renewed every five years prior to the expiration date. Your staff have two weeks from today, to have a valid CBC letter on file. If they do not have a valid CBC letter on file by the fourteenth day, on the fifteenth day, they may not return to work until they have a valid CBC letter on file. STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS ITEMS: In Space number one there was a hammer lying on the shelf accessible to children. You immediately removed the hammer from the classroom. This was corrected during the visit. In space number two there were four (4) containers of disinfectant wipes in a low drawer accessible to children. The teacher removed the wipes and locked them in a closet. In space number three (3) there was a can of Lysol disinfectant spray located in a drawer in the teacher’s desk, this was accessible to children. The teacher removed the can of Lysol and locked it in a cabinet. These items were all corrected during the visit. HANDWASHING: In space number two (2) there was no soap available in the bathroom the children use. Ms. Pittman immediately put a bottle of soap in the bathroom. This was corrected during the visit. NUTRITION FOR INFANTS: In space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles on the preparation counter that did not have bottle tops on them. M. Pittman placed foil on the bottle tops to cover them and placed them in the refrigerator. This was corrected during the visit. Also, in space number four (4) there were five (5) bottles that did not have current dates on the bottles. D. Mays wrote correct dates on the bottles. These items were corrected during the visit. INDOOR EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHING: In space number four (4) there were four (4) cribs that did not have crib sheets that fit appropriately on the crib mattress. Please remember all shits must be fitted and fit appropriately according to ITS SIDS requirements. CHILD ATTENDANCE: In space number five (5) there were eight (8) children present in the classroom; however, there were only seven (7) children listed on the attendance sheet. M. Pittman stated a child has moved from space number four (4) and she had not added him to the attendance sheet for space number five (5). Ms. Pittman added the child to the attendance sheet for space number five. This was corrected during the visit. OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: In both outdoor space that preschool aged children use, the following were found to be hazardous to children: a bike was rusted and the seat was deteriorated, there were three (3) nails protruding from the boarder closets to the concrete pavement, and at the bottom of the fence closest to the parking lot there is a piece of the metal fencing protruding out. In the outdoor space used for infant and toddler aged children there were the following hazards: the strawberry play structure was missing it’s bolts holding it together and children’s limbs could become entrapped within the structure itself, standing water was in the back of a riding toy, there was a riding toy with a broken pedal and missing handlebar cover, there was a plastic playhouse structure that had delated and molded playground balls stored in the structure, and there were vines growing through the brick wall. These items need to be removed immediately from the outdoor play areas. The grass in both outdoor environments was tall enough to cover a person while walking through. PLAYGROUND SURFACING: In the outdoor learning environment where preschool age children play the mulch used as loose surfacing measured three (3) inches in front of both blue slides and in three (3) inches in front of the stairs. The critical height of the piece of climbing equipment was three (3) feet and 10 inches. Any pieces of stationary equipment with more than 18 inches in height must have at least 6 inches on protective surfacing. There were also grass roots growing though the mulch that needs to be removed. FIRST AID AND CPR: M. Hinton has documentation of completing CPR and FA; however, there was no date on the certificate, the certificate did not show adult or pediatric skills, and heart savers was not on the approved DCDEE CPR/FA list. The last certificate Ms. Hinton had on file expired on December 1, 2025. ITS SIDS CERTIFICATION: M. Pittman had an ITS SIDS certificate on file dated July 12, 2022; however, it expired on July 12, 2025. Ms. Pittman stated she has completed the class but could not locate the current certificate. RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO SUSPICIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT: D. Mays, M. Pittman, and B. Pittman did not have documentation of completing recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment available for review. Please remember this training is a health and safety training and must be renewed every five (5) years. You can locate this training at the NC Positive Childhood Alliance website: https://positivechildhoodalliancenc.org/ 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number three (3) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bread consumed by children was stored. QRIS: You have chosen to transition your child care license in June 2026 under the Pathway Two-Classroom and Instructional Quality. You are currently working on updating your DCDEE WORKS letters for your staff and working on the Family and Community Engagement Practices, Facility Continuous Quality Improvement plan and Individual Continuous Quality Improvement plan. RMINDERS: ABCMS MOODLE TRAINING/CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: You have completed the ABCMS roster. 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. This information should be updated in ABCMS on 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. 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 1-800-859-0829 and someone will assist you. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

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10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .1106 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/14/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 02:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Compliance Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to monitor this facility for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a follow-up visit, to verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation and to review staff, child and program records that were not available during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025. You, M. Williams, Administrator, were present and available to assist with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on November 4, 2025. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2025, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Thirty-six (36) children from 3 months to four-years-old were present during the visit. RECORDS REVIEW: The following items were monitored today: staff records (staff and training worksheet), children’s files, and program records. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, capacity, supervision, and staff-to-child ratio. The following violation documented during the annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025, was monitored for compliance during this visit and enrollment was completed: #1756- Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .2818. year-olds, and two (2) four-year-olds. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6). 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 during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1054 Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1320 Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1805 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. You have not completed the ABCMS roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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 November 28, 2025, 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 considered 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 may be completed. 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 on file 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. Please be aware that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your program’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 90%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CONSULTATION: STAFF AND CHILDREN’S RECORDS: 10% of Staff and children’s records were reviewed today. The staff files and the children’s records were not in compliance. One child record with an enrollment date of October 24, 2024, did not have an immunization record on file and did not have a health assessment on file. A child with an enrollment date of March 25, 2024, did not have an immunization form on file. Please remember children must have a health assessment and an immunization report on file within 3o days of enrollment. ANNUAL FIRE INSPECTION: You provided me with a copy of your fire inspection which was completed November 12, 2025; however, the fire inspection completed prior to this one was September 4, 2025. Please remember fire inspection must be completed every 12 months and be sent to your child care consultant within seven days of the fire inspection being completed. This was corrected during the visit. ANNUAL STAFF EVALUATION: M. Hinton did not have a current staff evaluation on file for review. The last staff evaluation completed was January 6, 2024. Please remember staff evaluation must be completed annually and should have been completed on or prior to January 6, 2025. ON-GOING TRAINING: M. Hinton needed to complete ten (10) hours of ongoing training. There were no on-going training hours available for review. Please have Ms. Hinton complete her trainings hours either by taking Moodle trainings or by contacting Down East for Children and asking for their professional development calendar. ABCMS ROSTER: You have completed the ABCM Moodle training; however, you have not completed the ABCMS Roster. We reviewed how to complete the roster and I’m going to send you directions on how to complete connecting your staff to your ABCMS portal. Please remember when hiring new staff, you have five (5) days to link the staff’s criminal background check letter to your ABCMS portal. You will also want to delete anyone who no longer is employed in your child care facility. QRIS CONVERSATION TEMPLATE: We discussed section 3200 of child care rule. We also reviewed all three (3) pathways for the star rated license. We reviewed staff education, competency evaluation, the DCDEE modernization page, approved curriculum, and formative assessment, self-study, NCRLAP.org, and mentoring and training. You have decided to complete pathway two and would like to either increase to a five star or maintain your four stars. You are going to update all staff DCDEE WORKS letters and work on formative assessments and find mentors for you and your staff. I suggest you contact Down East Partnership for Children to help with mentoring, training, and technical assistance with curriculum and assessment. CORRECTED VILATIONS: I verified you have completed the following violations from your annual compliance visit conducted on November 4, 2025: #124 #428 #1301 #1756 #9999 RMINDERS: 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 print each staff member’s DCDEE WORKS letter and file. Please contact the WORKS department if you have questions about what is needed. The information is below 919-814-6350 or dcdee.works@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not present. Ms. Hinton, teacher, notified you of my visit; however, you were unable to attend the visit, because you were attending required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-One (41) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: lunch meat, wheat bread, green beans, corn, and milk. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The following records were not able to be reviewed during the visit: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION.The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. 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 November 18, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: STAFF, CHILDREN, AND PROGRAM FILES: Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not on-site and when asked, the staff stated they were unable to access the facility records. I emailed Ms. Pittman on October 6th and October 27th at the following email address, pittmanmelissa97@yahoo.com, requesting the staff and training worksheet. I did not receive the staff and training worksheet. I was unable to review the following: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. An unannounced visit will be made in the future to review the staff records, children records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. All employees that were on the premises during the visit were verified as having a current criminal background check letter through the ABCMS portal. STAFF CHILD RATIO: In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present, M. Hinton and T. White. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. CHILDREN RECORD KEEPTING (ATTENDANCE): Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. None of the rooms had an attendance sheet for November 2025. ACTIVITY PLANS: Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. None of the rooms had an activity plan posted for November 2025. NUTRITION (MENUS): There was a menu posted at the end of the hall for parents to see; however, the menu was dated for October 2025. I went into the kitchen to see if there was a current menu posted, but that menu was also dated for October 2025. Please remember all menus posted must be current and planned at least one week in advance. FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION: In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. According to sanitation rules: (j) The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. RMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not present. Ms. Hinton, teacher, notified you of my visit; however, you were unable to attend the visit, because you were attending required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-One (41) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: lunch meat, wheat bread, green beans, corn, and milk. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The following records were not able to be reviewed during the visit: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION.The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. 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 November 18, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: STAFF, CHILDREN, AND PROGRAM FILES: Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not on-site and when asked, the staff stated they were unable to access the facility records. I emailed Ms. Pittman on October 6th and October 27th at the following email address, pittmanmelissa97@yahoo.com, requesting the staff and training worksheet. I did not receive the staff and training worksheet. I was unable to review the following: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. An unannounced visit will be made in the future to review the staff records, children records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. All employees that were on the premises during the visit were verified as having a current criminal background check letter through the ABCMS portal. STAFF CHILD RATIO: In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present, M. Hinton and T. White. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. CHILDREN RECORD KEEPTING (ATTENDANCE): Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. None of the rooms had an attendance sheet for November 2025. ACTIVITY PLANS: Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. None of the rooms had an activity plan posted for November 2025. NUTRITION (MENUS): There was a menu posted at the end of the hall for parents to see; however, the menu was dated for October 2025. I went into the kitchen to see if there was a current menu posted, but that menu was also dated for October 2025. Please remember all menus posted must be current and planned at least one week in advance. FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION: In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. According to sanitation rules: (j) The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. RMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not present. Ms. Hinton, teacher, notified you of my visit; however, you were unable to attend the visit, because you were attending required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-One (41) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: lunch meat, wheat bread, green beans, corn, and milk. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The following records were not able to be reviewed during the visit: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION.The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. 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 November 18, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: STAFF, CHILDREN, AND PROGRAM FILES: Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not on-site and when asked, the staff stated they were unable to access the facility records. I emailed Ms. Pittman on October 6th and October 27th at the following email address, pittmanmelissa97@yahoo.com, requesting the staff and training worksheet. I did not receive the staff and training worksheet. I was unable to review the following: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. An unannounced visit will be made in the future to review the staff records, children records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. All employees that were on the premises during the visit were verified as having a current criminal background check letter through the ABCMS portal. STAFF CHILD RATIO: In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present, M. Hinton and T. White. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. CHILDREN RECORD KEEPTING (ATTENDANCE): Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. None of the rooms had an attendance sheet for November 2025. ACTIVITY PLANS: Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. None of the rooms had an activity plan posted for November 2025. NUTRITION (MENUS): There was a menu posted at the end of the hall for parents to see; however, the menu was dated for October 2025. I went into the kitchen to see if there was a current menu posted, but that menu was also dated for October 2025. Please remember all menus posted must be current and planned at least one week in advance. FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION: In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. According to sanitation rules: (j) The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. RMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: ANGELA NIEVES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/4/2025 Number Present: 41 Completed Date: 11/4/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 during an annual compliance visit. Upon arrival, Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not present. Ms. Hinton, teacher, notified you of my visit; however, you were unable to attend the visit, because you were attending required jury duty. Your program currently operates with a four-star license issued on September 6, 2018, earning four (4) points in the education component, five (5) points in the program standards component and one (1) quality point for having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 11, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed on September 8, 2025, with a “Superior” classification “11” demerits. The fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime and night-time care. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. Forty-One (41) children from ages three (3) months old to five-years old were present during the visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. The indoor and outdoor environments were observed. I observed children in the indoor learning environment. Staff/child ratios were not in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play in activity areas, group-time, transitions, and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The children were observed eating the following for lunch: lunch meat, wheat bread, green beans, corn, and milk. 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 of the child care requirements were documented today. Violation Number Comment Rule 124 The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The following records were not able to be reviewed during the visit: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 1301 Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. GS 110-91(9) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION.The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. 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 November 18, 2025, 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 that any written information submitted by you regarding correction of violations documented during today's visit is legal documentation. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined that information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's license could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit may be completed. 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 on file 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: Prior to conducting today’s visit, your center’s Compliance History score, over an 18-month period time frame, is 91%. The violations documented could impact the center’s overall Compliance History score. Your compliance score must be maintained at 75% or higher or an Administrative Action may be warranted. OWNER INFORMAION: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this child care program. Prior to making changes to the ownership status (ex. forming corporation or change owners, contact me to discuss the change of ownership procedures. Failure to do so could affect the program license status. You shared you have spoken with the Lead Child Care Consultant about the change of ownership for your program. 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: STAFF, CHILDREN, AND PROGRAM FILES: Melissa Pittman, Administrator, was not on-site and when asked, the staff stated they were unable to access the facility records. I emailed Ms. Pittman on October 6th and October 27th at the following email address, pittmanmelissa97@yahoo.com, requesting the staff and training worksheet. I did not receive the staff and training worksheet. I was unable to review the following: staff records, child records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. An unannounced visit will be made in the future to review the staff records, children records, transportation records, annual fire inspection, and Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. All employees that were on the premises during the visit were verified as having a current criminal background check letter through the ABCMS portal. STAFF CHILD RATIO: In room number two (2) there were 20 children present. There were seven; two-year olds, ten; three-year olds, two; four-year olds, and one; five-year old present. There were two staff members present, M. Hinton and T. White. The facility follows enhanced ratios and because there were two-year-old children present, the ratio should have been one teacher to nine (9) children. There should have been no more than a total of 18 children present. CHILDREN RECORD KEEPTING (ATTENDANCE): Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current attendance record posted. The attendance posted in each classroom was the attendance sheet for October 2025. None of the rooms had an attendance sheet for November 2025. ACTIVITY PLANS: Of the four (4) classrooms that were being used, none of them had a current activity plan posted in the classroom. All activity plans that were posted in the classrooms were for October 2025. None of the rooms had an activity plan posted for November 2025. NUTRITION (MENUS): There was a menu posted at the end of the hall for parents to see; however, the menu was dated for October 2025. I went into the kitchen to see if there was a current menu posted, but that menu was also dated for October 2025. Please remember all menus posted must be current and planned at least one week in advance. FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION: In space number four (4) there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator where bottles were being stored. According to sanitation rules: (j) The following shall apply to refrigerated storage of food: (1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to ensure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at the required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. RMINDERS: LICENSING FEES: Keep an eye on your email inbox for the 2025 Annual License Fee invoice. Invoices will be emailed to the facility email address by November 3, 2025. Since the invoice number changes each year, you will need to ensure the invoice number you are paying begins with 25. Online payments are due by December 3, 2025. License fees are paid online only, and paper checks are not accepted for payment. Licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2025, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. For questions regarding license fees, visit the License Fee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs en español) or email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov for further assistance. IMMUNIZATION REPORT: The 2025-2026 Annual Child Care Immunization Reporting Portal is now open, and reports must be submitted electronically by midnight, November 15, 2025. Instructions and worksheets are available for download and may be used to collect data needed before entering your individual school information online. For more information, download the 2025 Annual Childcare Immunization Report Memo. If you have questions about the Child Care Immunization Report, please email Immunization.Reports@dhhs.nc.gov or call 919-270-1533. CLEAN WATER FOR US KIDS: We discussed the Clean Water for Carolina Kids program https://data.cleanwaterforuskids.org/data/north-carolina .According to the Clean Water for Us Kids website you tested your water on May 10, 2021, and you have begun enrollment in the lead paint test and asbestos testing. Child care facilities must test their drinking and cooking water every three years. Your water should have been tested on or prior to May 10, 2024. Please complete enrollment and check your email for further information. 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

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM 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. M. Pittman, Administrator, assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning four points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for enter has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. This program is continuing to meet enhanced space and enhanced ratio. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty-three (33) children ranging from ages zero to four years old were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning routine/activities, free-choice play, eating lunch, completing hand washing, diapering and toileting routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetable, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection dated August 29, 2023. The fire inspection on file is dated for September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff child ratios were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to nine (9) ranging from ages one to two years old in Space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file to verify health and safety trainings were completed within five years by one employee as required. The training certificates on file were dated for 5/19/2019. .1103(b) 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 December 25, 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. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry W. Pittman and Barbara J. Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply could impact the program license status. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If 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. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: The caregiver in Space #5 was observed providing care to nine children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old. Staff stated they thought children eighteen months old could transition and be cared for with two years old. It was explained the transition and grouping was not the issue; however, staff/child ratio must be maintained for the age of the youngest child in the group which was one year old. I further explained according to restrictions on the license the program required to meet enhanced ratio requirements; therefore, one (1) caregiver can provide care to no more than six children alone at any time. The child was transitioned back to the infant classroom during the visit. It was suggested you and staff monitor children ages to ensure accurate ratio is always maintained. Also be mindful ages of children should be counted in years oppose to months when grouping and meeting ratio requirements. Staff/child ratio chart should be as children’s ages change in each space. We also talked about revising written policies and procedures developed to meet corrective action plan requirements as needed to ensure compliance is met. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements with a focus on staff/child ratio. QRIS INFROMATION SESSIONS: Get a comprehensive overview of the QRIS Modernization next week! Rules are not final yet, but we want to give you a look at the progress the N.C. Child Care Commission has made. You will get the most out of these information sessions if you’ve already read pages 7-18 of QRIS Modernization report to the legislature from earlier this year. •Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-7:30pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=md21d69b61019e503330d26d3dfa4eb04 Webinar number (access code): 2431 391 3765 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) •Thursday, December 12 from 1:00-2:00pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m477d19f40340d94c0aeb0ae6a2c33b45 Webinar number (access code): 2436 379 0590 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system Hosts will be monitoring the Q&A, but we may not get to all of your questions. So, we will also collect questions and suggestions for an FAQ we are developing. Remember: you’ll have the opportunity to submit formal public comments about the proposed rules when they are published in the new year. 2024 ANNUAL LICENSE FEE INVOICES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices were emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments are due by December 31, 2024. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs; however, current license programs are not required to complete the process until further notice unless it is requested voluntarily. This legislation also provides a pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies to move to a 3 or 5 star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form GET READY for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) 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 (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT EXTENSION: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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

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Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM 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. M. Pittman, Administrator, assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning four points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for enter has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. This program is continuing to meet enhanced space and enhanced ratio. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty-three (33) children ranging from ages zero to four years old were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning routine/activities, free-choice play, eating lunch, completing hand washing, diapering and toileting routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetable, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection dated August 29, 2023. The fire inspection on file is dated for September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff child ratios were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to nine (9) ranging from ages one to two years old in Space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file to verify health and safety trainings were completed within five years by one employee as required. The training certificates on file were dated for 5/19/2019. .1103(b) 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 December 25, 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. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry W. Pittman and Barbara J. Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply could impact the program license status. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If 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. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: The caregiver in Space #5 was observed providing care to nine children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old. Staff stated they thought children eighteen months old could transition and be cared for with two years old. It was explained the transition and grouping was not the issue; however, staff/child ratio must be maintained for the age of the youngest child in the group which was one year old. I further explained according to restrictions on the license the program required to meet enhanced ratio requirements; therefore, one (1) caregiver can provide care to no more than six children alone at any time. The child was transitioned back to the infant classroom during the visit. It was suggested you and staff monitor children ages to ensure accurate ratio is always maintained. Also be mindful ages of children should be counted in years oppose to months when grouping and meeting ratio requirements. Staff/child ratio chart should be as children’s ages change in each space. We also talked about revising written policies and procedures developed to meet corrective action plan requirements as needed to ensure compliance is met. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements with a focus on staff/child ratio. QRIS INFROMATION SESSIONS: Get a comprehensive overview of the QRIS Modernization next week! Rules are not final yet, but we want to give you a look at the progress the N.C. Child Care Commission has made. You will get the most out of these information sessions if you’ve already read pages 7-18 of QRIS Modernization report to the legislature from earlier this year. •Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-7:30pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=md21d69b61019e503330d26d3dfa4eb04 Webinar number (access code): 2431 391 3765 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) •Thursday, December 12 from 1:00-2:00pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m477d19f40340d94c0aeb0ae6a2c33b45 Webinar number (access code): 2436 379 0590 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system Hosts will be monitoring the Q&A, but we may not get to all of your questions. So, we will also collect questions and suggestions for an FAQ we are developing. Remember: you’ll have the opportunity to submit formal public comments about the proposed rules when they are published in the new year. 2024 ANNUAL LICENSE FEE INVOICES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices were emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments are due by December 31, 2024. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs; however, current license programs are not required to complete the process until further notice unless it is requested voluntarily. This legislation also provides a pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies to move to a 3 or 5 star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form GET READY for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) 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 (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT EXTENSION: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/11/2024 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 12/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 250 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM 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. M. Pittman, Administrator, assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a five-star license, earning four points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for enter has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months. This program is continuing to meet enhanced space and enhanced ratio. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 2024. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on September 4, 2024, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty-three (33) children ranging from ages zero to four years old were observed in care today. Children were engaged in morning routine/activities, free-choice play, eating lunch, completing hand washing, diapering and toileting routines, interacting with caregivers and napping. Lunch consisted of fish sticks, mixed vegetable, oranges and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection dated August 29, 2023. The fire inspection on file is dated for September 4, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff child ratios were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care to nine (9) ranging from ages one to two years old in Space #5. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 1899 Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not on file to verify health and safety trainings were completed within five years by one employee as required. The training certificates on file were dated for 5/19/2019. .1103(b) 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 December 25, 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. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined the information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 91% as of December 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry W. Pittman and Barbara J. Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply could impact the program license status. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If 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. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: The caregiver in Space #5 was observed providing care to nine children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old. Staff stated they thought children eighteen months old could transition and be cared for with two years old. It was explained the transition and grouping was not the issue; however, staff/child ratio must be maintained for the age of the youngest child in the group which was one year old. I further explained according to restrictions on the license the program required to meet enhanced ratio requirements; therefore, one (1) caregiver can provide care to no more than six children alone at any time. The child was transitioned back to the infant classroom during the visit. It was suggested you and staff monitor children ages to ensure accurate ratio is always maintained. Also be mindful ages of children should be counted in years oppose to months when grouping and meeting ratio requirements. Staff/child ratio chart should be as children’s ages change in each space. We also talked about revising written policies and procedures developed to meet corrective action plan requirements as needed to ensure compliance is met. UNANNOUNCED FOLLOW-UP VISIT: An unannounced follow-up visit will be conducted to monitor applicable child care requirements with a focus on staff/child ratio. QRIS INFROMATION SESSIONS: Get a comprehensive overview of the QRIS Modernization next week! Rules are not final yet, but we want to give you a look at the progress the N.C. Child Care Commission has made. You will get the most out of these information sessions if you’ve already read pages 7-18 of QRIS Modernization report to the legislature from earlier this year. •Wednesday, December 11 from 6:30-7:30pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=md21d69b61019e503330d26d3dfa4eb04 Webinar number (access code): 2431 391 3765 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system) •Thursday, December 12 from 1:00-2:00pm Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m477d19f40340d94c0aeb0ae6a2c33b45 Webinar number (access code): 2436 379 0590 Webinar password: qris (7747 when dialing from a phone or video system Hosts will be monitoring the Q&A, but we may not get to all of your questions. So, we will also collect questions and suggestions for an FAQ we are developing. Remember: you’ll have the opportunity to submit formal public comments about the proposed rules when they are published in the new year. 2024 ANNUAL LICENSE FEE INVOICES: Keep an eye on your inbox for the 2024 annual license fee invoice. Invoices were emailed to the facility addresses on file by November 30, 2024. Online payments are due by December 31, 2024. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 110-90(1a), licensed child care facilities are assessed an annual license fee. The amount of your annual license fee is based on the licensed capacity printed on your license as of October 1, 2024, not the number of children enrolled at your facility. Please note that annual license fees do not apply to state or public school-operated child care facilities, or to religious-sponsored facilities operating under a Notice of Compliance. The Division of Child Development and Early Education remains available to assist you. For questions regarding license fees, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website. For further assistance regarding your annual license fee, please email DCDEE_LF@dhhs.nc.gov. QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs; however, current license programs are not required to complete the process until further notice unless it is requested voluntarily. This legislation also provides a pathway for child care programs currently accredited through the approved accrediting bodies to move to a 3 or 5 star license if they are not already at this star level. Providers will need to submit a request to their licensing consultant and provide a copy of their accreditation award/certificate for processing: Accreditation Licensure Request Form GET READY for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3 that starts February 1, 2025. Don't worry! Visit the Get ready for the 3s webpage to learn what's different and what you can do now to prepare. New resources have just been added. You'll find updated FAQs, factsheets, credit hour trainings, outreach assessment opportunities and more to help you become familiar with these tools. Until February 1, 2025, NCRLAP will use the Revised editions for official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License (for new licensees or upon request.) 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 (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION REPORT EXTENSION: The reporting period for child care immunizations is now open. Reporting for 2024-2025 has been extended due to Hurricane Helene. Children have a grace period from requirements until November 30, 2024, and reports will be accepted until January 15, 2025. Click here to submit your report. Send any questions regarding child care immunization reporting to immunization.reports@dhhs.nc.gov. 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. 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: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/25/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 6/25/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Unannounced Visit Follow-Up Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit today was to verify compliance with applicable child care requirements and verify compliance with the staff/child ratio violation documented during the routine unannounced visit conducted on June 11, 2024. M. Hinton, Lead teacher assisted upon arrival. You arrived shortly after and assisted. Forty-two (42) children ranging from ages seven (7) months to four (4) years old were observed in care today. Children were observed interacting with caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines, napping, engaged in free play and outdoor play, and eating lunch. Lunch consisted of meatballs, corn, string beans, bread and milk. Limited monitoring of the child care requirements was completed today. The following child care requirements were monitored: Adequate approved space, permit restrictions, staff/child ratio and supervision. The following violation was documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Two (2) caregivers were providing care to eleven (11) children ranging from ages seven (7) months to one (1) year old in Space #4. One caregiver with a volunteer was providing care to fourteen (14) children ranging from ages three (3) to four (4) years old in Space #2. Space #4 also exceeded the group size for serving infants under age one (1). This program meets enhanced ratio requirements. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 The violation 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 July 9, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 89% percent as of June 24, 2024. STAFF/CHILD RATIO & GROUP SIZES: Requirements for staff/child ratios and group sizes were maintained not today. Two classrooms were out of compliance with staff/child ratio requirements during today’s visit. Staff in Space #4 explained one child was transitioned to their classroom because she could not go outside with the group. Staff added it was only for a short period of time. I explained to you and staff, the staff/child ratio must always be maintained. I further explained group sizes could not be exceeded; therefore, no other children should be added to the space when the maximum number of children are in attendance. A one-year-old child was transitioned to Space #5 at 10:25am when they returned from outside play; however, this put the classroom out of compliance because there was one staff member with ten children ranging from ages one to two (2) years old. I immediately notified staff that the space was out of compliance with staff/child ratio when the child was added, and she was sent back to Space #4 at 10:27am. Also, during the visit one caregiver and a volunteer provided care for fourteen (14) children ranging from ages three (3) to four (4) years old. When you arrived, I notified you that compliance with staff/child ratio was not maintained. You stated you had a family emergency to arise which required you and another caregiver to leave the facility. You stated you understand compliance must always be maintained regardless of any situation and you are aware of this. You added you would create a plan to ensure the program comes into compliance and compliance is maintained. We reviewed the classroom age groups and discussed the number of children that can be served by one staff member for each group based on the age of the youngest child. I recommended you utilize the staff/child ratio charts posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio charts should be updated as children’s ages change to assist with ensuring compliance is met. Head counts periodically throughout the day is another way to maintain awareness of the number of children in each group and the number of staff providing care to those children. This helps keep up with staff/child ratio as well. 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, including increased adult-child interaction, less aggression and more cooperation among children. I recommend you monitor the number and ages of children throughout the day and adjust as needed to ensure staff/child ratio is maintained. You could also develop a detailed written plan of action to be implemented when staff need to be out for personal/medical reasons or emergency situations arise. ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION: I informed you an administrative action would be recommended based on staff/child ratio violations being documented on two consecutive visits. If an administrative action is issued, you will be notified by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. FOLLOW-UP VISIT: A follow-up visit will be conducted in the future to monitor staff/child ratio requirements. COMPLIANCE LETTER: Be reminded the compliance letter is due by close of business today, for the violation documented during the routine unannounced visit conducted on June 11, 2024. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, you may contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov. 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 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifty (50) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to eight years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License earning four points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the center having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months program. The program is meeting enhanced ration and enhanced space requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 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. Departure times were not documented for eight (8) children between the dates of May 17, 2024 through June 7, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eight (8) month old infant was grouped with sixteen (16) children ranging from ages one to four years old in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was observed drinking from a milk bottle while sitting in a rocker/bouncer in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban and Lysol in aerosol dispensed cans were stored in an unlocked drawer on the teacher’s desk in Space #3. Clorox spray and glass cleaner were also stored in the same unlocked drawer on the teacher desk. A staff member’s purse was stored in an unlocked file cabinet in Space #3. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 TB skin test was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four (4) years old were cared for by two (2) caregivers in Space #2. This program follows enhanced ratio requirements. 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 June 25, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of June 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. . FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival seventeen children were grouped together in Space #2 with two caregivers. Children were sitting at tables, sitting in small feeding chairs and napping. When I entered the classroom staff began transitioning children from classroom #2 to their assigned spaces. Throughout the observation, children were actively engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate materials. The materials were clean and in good repair. Staff talked to children about the materials and what they were doing in each center. Infants engaged in floor play and bottle feeding. Story time was observed in the infant classroom. The preschool children were seen playing outdoors. Staff stated breakfast had already been served and finished. Children were cared for in a positive and nurturing environment. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process, contact me to further discuss. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon arrival seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four years old were observed being cared for by two caregivers in Space #2. Staff immediately began transitioning children to their assigned classroom when I entered the building. You stated one caregiver was out and provided the names of staff who were assigned to that classroom for the day. We discussed the child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio and grouping of children. You stated your programs operation hours were from 6:30am to 5:30pm. I explained children can only be grouped during the first and last hours of operation. I further explained even when children are grouped together, staff/child ratio based on the age of the youngest child must still be met. I advised you to review child care requirements 10A NACA 09. 0713. The staff/child ratio charts should also be used as a guide for monitoring staff/child ratio in each classroom and the ages of children served in the groups. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Cleaning items, staff purses and sprays in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked in spaces inaccessible to children. I explained teacher desks, drawers and file cabinets that do not lock and are within reach of children make them accessible. Potentially hazardous items should be stored appropriately. I recommended utilizing the storage of hazardous items flyer as a guide when putting away potentially hazardous items. The flyer can be posted in each classroom for easy reference. Also, staff should be mindful of the location of sanitizing bottles with Clorox. Be reminded you are responsible for ensuring a safe environment is always provided for children in care. STAFF HEALTH RQUIREMENTS: A caregiver hired and you stated began working June 6, 2024, did not have a medical statement and TB skin test on file. You stated you thought staff were allowed ten days to obtain the health documents. I shared TB skin tests and medical assessment must be on file On or before the first day of work. You stated the caregiver would be completing the medical assessment today as well as going to obtain a copy of her TB skin test. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS: NC Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Be reminded this is a requirement and not an option. Another email was recently sent out notifying program the deadline to enroll has been extended until November 1, 2024. SUMMER SAFETY PRACTICES: We discussed ensuring additional safe practices are implemented during the summer months. I encouraged you to double check vehicles at the end of each transportation route to ensure no children are left inside. I explained temperatures during the summer months are hotter than normal and unsafe for children if left in a vehicle. Being proactive will help avoid accidents and incidents from occurring. We also talked about check under and around outdoor play equipment for bees/hornets, ants and snakes prior to allowing children access to the playground. During these times insects and reptiles tend to hide in areas that are not typically checked. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: 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. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifty (50) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to eight years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License earning four points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the center having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months program. The program is meeting enhanced ration and enhanced space requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 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. Departure times were not documented for eight (8) children between the dates of May 17, 2024 through June 7, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eight (8) month old infant was grouped with sixteen (16) children ranging from ages one to four years old in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was observed drinking from a milk bottle while sitting in a rocker/bouncer in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban and Lysol in aerosol dispensed cans were stored in an unlocked drawer on the teacher’s desk in Space #3. Clorox spray and glass cleaner were also stored in the same unlocked drawer on the teacher desk. A staff member’s purse was stored in an unlocked file cabinet in Space #3. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 TB skin test was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four (4) years old were cared for by two (2) caregivers in Space #2. This program follows enhanced ratio requirements. 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 June 25, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of June 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. . FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival seventeen children were grouped together in Space #2 with two caregivers. Children were sitting at tables, sitting in small feeding chairs and napping. When I entered the classroom staff began transitioning children from classroom #2 to their assigned spaces. Throughout the observation, children were actively engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate materials. The materials were clean and in good repair. Staff talked to children about the materials and what they were doing in each center. Infants engaged in floor play and bottle feeding. Story time was observed in the infant classroom. The preschool children were seen playing outdoors. Staff stated breakfast had already been served and finished. Children were cared for in a positive and nurturing environment. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process, contact me to further discuss. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon arrival seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four years old were observed being cared for by two caregivers in Space #2. Staff immediately began transitioning children to their assigned classroom when I entered the building. You stated one caregiver was out and provided the names of staff who were assigned to that classroom for the day. We discussed the child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio and grouping of children. You stated your programs operation hours were from 6:30am to 5:30pm. I explained children can only be grouped during the first and last hours of operation. I further explained even when children are grouped together, staff/child ratio based on the age of the youngest child must still be met. I advised you to review child care requirements 10A NACA 09. 0713. The staff/child ratio charts should also be used as a guide for monitoring staff/child ratio in each classroom and the ages of children served in the groups. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Cleaning items, staff purses and sprays in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked in spaces inaccessible to children. I explained teacher desks, drawers and file cabinets that do not lock and are within reach of children make them accessible. Potentially hazardous items should be stored appropriately. I recommended utilizing the storage of hazardous items flyer as a guide when putting away potentially hazardous items. The flyer can be posted in each classroom for easy reference. Also, staff should be mindful of the location of sanitizing bottles with Clorox. Be reminded you are responsible for ensuring a safe environment is always provided for children in care. STAFF HEALTH RQUIREMENTS: A caregiver hired and you stated began working June 6, 2024, did not have a medical statement and TB skin test on file. You stated you thought staff were allowed ten days to obtain the health documents. I shared TB skin tests and medical assessment must be on file On or before the first day of work. You stated the caregiver would be completing the medical assessment today as well as going to obtain a copy of her TB skin test. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS: NC Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Be reminded this is a requirement and not an option. Another email was recently sent out notifying program the deadline to enroll has been extended until November 1, 2024. SUMMER SAFETY PRACTICES: We discussed ensuring additional safe practices are implemented during the summer months. I encouraged you to double check vehicles at the end of each transportation route to ensure no children are left inside. I explained temperatures during the summer months are hotter than normal and unsafe for children if left in a vehicle. Being proactive will help avoid accidents and incidents from occurring. We also talked about check under and around outdoor play equipment for bees/hornets, ants and snakes prior to allowing children access to the playground. During these times insects and reptiles tend to hide in areas that are not typically checked. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: 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. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifty (50) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to eight years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License earning four points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the center having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months program. The program is meeting enhanced ration and enhanced space requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 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. Departure times were not documented for eight (8) children between the dates of May 17, 2024 through June 7, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eight (8) month old infant was grouped with sixteen (16) children ranging from ages one to four years old in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was observed drinking from a milk bottle while sitting in a rocker/bouncer in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban and Lysol in aerosol dispensed cans were stored in an unlocked drawer on the teacher’s desk in Space #3. Clorox spray and glass cleaner were also stored in the same unlocked drawer on the teacher desk. A staff member’s purse was stored in an unlocked file cabinet in Space #3. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 TB skin test was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four (4) years old were cared for by two (2) caregivers in Space #2. This program follows enhanced ratio requirements. 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 June 25, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of June 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. . FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival seventeen children were grouped together in Space #2 with two caregivers. Children were sitting at tables, sitting in small feeding chairs and napping. When I entered the classroom staff began transitioning children from classroom #2 to their assigned spaces. Throughout the observation, children were actively engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate materials. The materials were clean and in good repair. Staff talked to children about the materials and what they were doing in each center. Infants engaged in floor play and bottle feeding. Story time was observed in the infant classroom. The preschool children were seen playing outdoors. Staff stated breakfast had already been served and finished. Children were cared for in a positive and nurturing environment. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process, contact me to further discuss. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon arrival seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four years old were observed being cared for by two caregivers in Space #2. Staff immediately began transitioning children to their assigned classroom when I entered the building. You stated one caregiver was out and provided the names of staff who were assigned to that classroom for the day. We discussed the child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio and grouping of children. You stated your programs operation hours were from 6:30am to 5:30pm. I explained children can only be grouped during the first and last hours of operation. I further explained even when children are grouped together, staff/child ratio based on the age of the youngest child must still be met. I advised you to review child care requirements 10A NACA 09. 0713. The staff/child ratio charts should also be used as a guide for monitoring staff/child ratio in each classroom and the ages of children served in the groups. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Cleaning items, staff purses and sprays in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked in spaces inaccessible to children. I explained teacher desks, drawers and file cabinets that do not lock and are within reach of children make them accessible. Potentially hazardous items should be stored appropriately. I recommended utilizing the storage of hazardous items flyer as a guide when putting away potentially hazardous items. The flyer can be posted in each classroom for easy reference. Also, staff should be mindful of the location of sanitizing bottles with Clorox. Be reminded you are responsible for ensuring a safe environment is always provided for children in care. STAFF HEALTH RQUIREMENTS: A caregiver hired and you stated began working June 6, 2024, did not have a medical statement and TB skin test on file. You stated you thought staff were allowed ten days to obtain the health documents. I shared TB skin tests and medical assessment must be on file On or before the first day of work. You stated the caregiver would be completing the medical assessment today as well as going to obtain a copy of her TB skin test. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS: NC Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Be reminded this is a requirement and not an option. Another email was recently sent out notifying program the deadline to enroll has been extended until November 1, 2024. SUMMER SAFETY PRACTICES: We discussed ensuring additional safe practices are implemented during the summer months. I encouraged you to double check vehicles at the end of each transportation route to ensure no children are left inside. I explained temperatures during the summer months are hotter than normal and unsafe for children if left in a vehicle. Being proactive will help avoid accidents and incidents from occurring. We also talked about check under and around outdoor play equipment for bees/hornets, ants and snakes prior to allowing children access to the playground. During these times insects and reptiles tend to hide in areas that are not typically checked. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: 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. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifty (50) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to eight years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License earning four points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the center having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months program. The program is meeting enhanced ration and enhanced space requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 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. Departure times were not documented for eight (8) children between the dates of May 17, 2024 through June 7, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eight (8) month old infant was grouped with sixteen (16) children ranging from ages one to four years old in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was observed drinking from a milk bottle while sitting in a rocker/bouncer in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban and Lysol in aerosol dispensed cans were stored in an unlocked drawer on the teacher’s desk in Space #3. Clorox spray and glass cleaner were also stored in the same unlocked drawer on the teacher desk. A staff member’s purse was stored in an unlocked file cabinet in Space #3. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 TB skin test was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four (4) years old were cared for by two (2) caregivers in Space #2. This program follows enhanced ratio requirements. 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 June 25, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of June 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. . FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival seventeen children were grouped together in Space #2 with two caregivers. Children were sitting at tables, sitting in small feeding chairs and napping. When I entered the classroom staff began transitioning children from classroom #2 to their assigned spaces. Throughout the observation, children were actively engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate materials. The materials were clean and in good repair. Staff talked to children about the materials and what they were doing in each center. Infants engaged in floor play and bottle feeding. Story time was observed in the infant classroom. The preschool children were seen playing outdoors. Staff stated breakfast had already been served and finished. Children were cared for in a positive and nurturing environment. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process, contact me to further discuss. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon arrival seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four years old were observed being cared for by two caregivers in Space #2. Staff immediately began transitioning children to their assigned classroom when I entered the building. You stated one caregiver was out and provided the names of staff who were assigned to that classroom for the day. We discussed the child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio and grouping of children. You stated your programs operation hours were from 6:30am to 5:30pm. I explained children can only be grouped during the first and last hours of operation. I further explained even when children are grouped together, staff/child ratio based on the age of the youngest child must still be met. I advised you to review child care requirements 10A NACA 09. 0713. The staff/child ratio charts should also be used as a guide for monitoring staff/child ratio in each classroom and the ages of children served in the groups. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Cleaning items, staff purses and sprays in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked in spaces inaccessible to children. I explained teacher desks, drawers and file cabinets that do not lock and are within reach of children make them accessible. Potentially hazardous items should be stored appropriately. I recommended utilizing the storage of hazardous items flyer as a guide when putting away potentially hazardous items. The flyer can be posted in each classroom for easy reference. Also, staff should be mindful of the location of sanitizing bottles with Clorox. Be reminded you are responsible for ensuring a safe environment is always provided for children in care. STAFF HEALTH RQUIREMENTS: A caregiver hired and you stated began working June 6, 2024, did not have a medical statement and TB skin test on file. You stated you thought staff were allowed ten days to obtain the health documents. I shared TB skin tests and medical assessment must be on file On or before the first day of work. You stated the caregiver would be completing the medical assessment today as well as going to obtain a copy of her TB skin test. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS: NC Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Be reminded this is a requirement and not an option. Another email was recently sent out notifying program the deadline to enroll has been extended until November 1, 2024. SUMMER SAFETY PRACTICES: We discussed ensuring additional safe practices are implemented during the summer months. I encouraged you to double check vehicles at the end of each transportation route to ensure no children are left inside. I explained temperatures during the summer months are hotter than normal and unsafe for children if left in a vehicle. Being proactive will help avoid accidents and incidents from occurring. We also talked about check under and around outdoor play equipment for bees/hornets, ants and snakes prior to allowing children access to the playground. During these times insects and reptiles tend to hide in areas that are not typically checked. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: 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. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2024 Number Present: 50 Completed Date: 6/11/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 240 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 12:30 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. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. Fifty (50) children were observed in care today ranging from zero to eight years old. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, interacting with the caregivers, completing toileting and hand washing routines and napping. Currently this program operates with a Four-Star License earning four points in education, five points in program standards and one quality point for the center having a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher and group leader over the last 12 months program. The program is meeting enhanced ration and enhanced space requirements. The last sanitation inspection was completed on February 22, 2024, earning a superior classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care. The last annual compliance visit was completed on January 16, 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. Departure times were not documented for eight (8) children between the dates of May 17, 2024 through June 7, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 316 Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An eight (8) month old infant was grouped with sixteen (16) children ranging from ages one to four years old in Space #2. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) 532 All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child was observed drinking from a milk bottle while sitting in a rocker/bouncer in Space #4. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Microban and Lysol in aerosol dispensed cans were stored in an unlocked drawer on the teacher’s desk in Space #3. Clorox spray and glass cleaner were also stored in the same unlocked drawer on the teacher desk. A staff member’s purse was stored in an unlocked file cabinet in Space #3. .2820(b) 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 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 TB skin test was not on file for one caregiver hired and working on June 6, 2024. .0701(a) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four (4) years old were cared for by two (2) caregivers in Space #2. This program follows enhanced ratio requirements. 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 June 25, 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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY: The program's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 93% percent as of June 10, 2024. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry Pittman and Barbara Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making any changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. . FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You stated the mailing address, phone number and email address listed for your program are correct. If changes in your facility information occurs, please contact me at 252-214-2709 or email keshia.hayward@dhhs.nc.gov to discuss the changes and ensure the information is updated in the system. STAFF/CHILD INTERACTIONS: Upon arrival seventeen children were grouped together in Space #2 with two caregivers. Children were sitting at tables, sitting in small feeding chairs and napping. When I entered the classroom staff began transitioning children from classroom #2 to their assigned spaces. Throughout the observation, children were actively engaged in free play with a variety of age-appropriate materials. The materials were clean and in good repair. Staff talked to children about the materials and what they were doing in each center. Infants engaged in floor play and bottle feeding. Story time was observed in the infant classroom. The preschool children were seen playing outdoors. Staff stated breakfast had already been served and finished. Children were cared for in a positive and nurturing environment. RATED LICENSE ASSESSMENT: Your facility is in cohort one; therefore, your reassessment year will begin July 1, 2024. If possible, the reassessment will be aligned with your annual compliance visit timeframe. I recommended you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment: •Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) •Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners •Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information •Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. I will reach out to you to start the rated license and environment rating scale assessment process in the upcoming months. If you have questions about the rated license process, contact me to further discuss. STAFF/CHILD RATIO: Upon arrival seventeen (17) children ranging from ages eight (8) months to four years old were observed being cared for by two caregivers in Space #2. Staff immediately began transitioning children to their assigned classroom when I entered the building. You stated one caregiver was out and provided the names of staff who were assigned to that classroom for the day. We discussed the child care requirements regarding staff/child ratio and grouping of children. You stated your programs operation hours were from 6:30am to 5:30pm. I explained children can only be grouped during the first and last hours of operation. I further explained even when children are grouped together, staff/child ratio based on the age of the youngest child must still be met. I advised you to review child care requirements 10A NACA 09. 0713. The staff/child ratio charts should also be used as a guide for monitoring staff/child ratio in each classroom and the ages of children served in the groups. SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Cleaning items, staff purses and sprays in aerosol dispensed containers must be locked in spaces inaccessible to children. I explained teacher desks, drawers and file cabinets that do not lock and are within reach of children make them accessible. Potentially hazardous items should be stored appropriately. I recommended utilizing the storage of hazardous items flyer as a guide when putting away potentially hazardous items. The flyer can be posted in each classroom for easy reference. Also, staff should be mindful of the location of sanitizing bottles with Clorox. Be reminded you are responsible for ensuring a safe environment is always provided for children in care. STAFF HEALTH RQUIREMENTS: A caregiver hired and you stated began working June 6, 2024, did not have a medical statement and TB skin test on file. You stated you thought staff were allowed ten days to obtain the health documents. I shared TB skin tests and medical assessment must be on file On or before the first day of work. You stated the caregiver would be completing the medical assessment today as well as going to obtain a copy of her TB skin test. CLEAN CLASSROOMS FOR CAROLINA KIDS: NC Child Care Rules 10A NCAC 41C .1001 through .1007 and 15A NCAC 18A .2816 require all child care facilities (homes and centers) to test for lead in drinking, water, identify lead-based paint hazard, and mitigate or restrict access to identified hazards. The Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids program is designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in building infrastructure, while providing child care facilities with the support needed to meet all rule requirements. The program is free, and the first step is to watch one of the pre-enrollment webinars, which are available at www.cleanwaterforUSkids.org/carolina or paste https://bit.ly/3CK-webinar into your web browser. Additional information can be found in the Raise NC newsletter sent on December 7, 2023. Be reminded this is a requirement and not an option. Another email was recently sent out notifying program the deadline to enroll has been extended until November 1, 2024. SUMMER SAFETY PRACTICES: We discussed ensuring additional safe practices are implemented during the summer months. I encouraged you to double check vehicles at the end of each transportation route to ensure no children are left inside. I explained temperatures during the summer months are hotter than normal and unsafe for children if left in a vehicle. Being proactive will help avoid accidents and incidents from occurring. We also talked about check under and around outdoor play equipment for bees/hornets, ants and snakes prior to allowing children access to the playground. During these times insects and reptiles tend to hide in areas that are not typically checked. PROVIDER ACCESS to the BACKGROUND CHECK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: DCDEE launched the Provider Portal for ABCMS on February 1, 2024. This access will allow providers to: •See applicants that associate themselves with their facility and allow them to “hire” the applicant to their roster •See the real-time background check status of staff members •Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. The training consists of watching a short video then taking a test about the video. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate along with your full name, position, and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. We will grant your access within 2 business days. Please do not use this email account to ask background check questions. If you have general questions, please continue to use DHHS.CBC.Unit@dhhs.nc.gov. CHILD CARE RULE CHANGE UPDATES AND TRAINING MODULES AVAILABLE in DCDEE MOODLE: 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. EQUIVALENCY EXAM OFFLINE for MAINTENANCE: The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. Better yet, take advantage of DCDEE’s offer of a No-Cost Professional Development Teacher Membership and earn your CDA! The NC Early Childhood Equivalency exam located in Moodle will be unavailable until further notice for updates. In the meantime, earn the Early Childhood Education Certificate by enrolling in EDU 119 at a local community college. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM 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 for an annual compliance visit. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a four-star license, earning four points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, and group leader over the last 12 months. Your program continues to meet enhanced ratios and enhanced space requirements. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 15, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on Marh 23, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, completing toileting, diapering of spaghetti (Toddlers only), ham, peas, corn, mashed potatoes (Preschool only) bread, and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of January 15, 2023. The following violations were documented Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center’s sanitation inspection was not renewed on or before the expiration date of February 22, 2022. The current sanitation inspection report was dated March 23, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The center’s fire inspection was not renewed on or before the expiration date of January 10, 2023. The current fire inspection report was dated August 29, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical assessment on file for a preschool child enrolled on June 14, 2023, was dated August 10, 2023. GS110-91(1) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A caregiver was observed consuming coffee drink in the presence of children in Space2. .0901(i) 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 January 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. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry W. Pittman and Barbara J. Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If 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. LICENSE FEES: You stated you the center’s license fees were not paid because you did not know the invoice number. The invoice number was retrieved during the visit and the license fees were paid. MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS: I reminded you medical assessment for children enrolled must be received and placed on file within thirty (30) days from enrollment. It was suggested you document the due date on the front of the file as a visual reminder to ensure it is received within the timeframe. You could also use the children’s file checklist as a tool to help track due dates for records. Monitoring due date and following practice to ensure records are received on or before the due date will help avoid future violations. SANITATION/FIRE INSPECTIONS: Your programs sanitation and fire inspections were not completed annually as required. I suggested that you contact the inspectors prior to the inspection’s renewal date to ensure you are listed on the upcoming schedule. You stated you have contacted inspectors in the past and were hesitant about continuing that process because some of the responses given were not so pleasant. We discussed not asking for dates of when the inspections will be completed but rather inquire about being on the schedule for an upcoming inspection. I explained annual inspections are unannounced and dates cannot be provided. MODELING APPROPRIATE EATING BEHAVIORS: Staff are role models for children in their care; therefore, they should model healthy eating behaviors in their presence. During my observation, one caregiver was observed drinking a coffee drink in the presence of children. I shared the child care requirement regarding nutrition and eating behaviors with you and the the caregiver. The drink was thrown in the trash during the visit. We discussed providing breaks to caregivers which would allot time for them to consume their beverage outside of the classroom. UPDATED CHILD CARE RULEBOOK: I informed you of the updated child care rulebook dated January 1, 2024 is located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. You can obtain training regarding clarification of the updated child care rules in MOODLE on the Division’s website. LEARN: THE IMPORTANCE of EARLY INTERACTIONS: Children thrive when they have trusting, responsive, and warm relationships with their caregivers. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington has developed this set of resources on the importance of social interactions in a young child’s life which includes a module with embedded videos, discussion guide with additional resources, a 1-page infographic, and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. The information was retrieved from the Raising Our Children newsletter emailed to programs on January 8, 2024.. TRAINING: HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS – TRANSITIONS A free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Transitions can be confusing and difficult for some children. We will discuss strategies that can help children predict what to expect to make transitions smoother and engaging. Tuesday, January 16 | 7-8 pm Join Webinar Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 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.

GS110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: HIS MAJESTY'S CHILDREN #2 Facility ID: 33000110 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/16/2024 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 1/16/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 260 Time In: 08:50 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM 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 for an annual compliance visit. M. Pittman, Administrator assisted with the visit. This center currently operates with a four-star license, earning four points in the education component, five points in the program standard component and 1 quality point for has a combined turnover rate of 20% or less for the administrator, program coordinator, lead teacher, teacher, and group leader over the last 12 months. Your program continues to meet enhanced ratios and enhanced space requirements. The last annual compliance visit was completed on February 15, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was completed on Marh 23, 2023, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was completed on August 29, 2023, and the center was approved for daytime care only. Thirty children were in care today. Children were engaged in free choice play with developmentally age-appropriate materials, outdoor play, completing toileting, diapering of spaghetti (Toddlers only), ham, peas, corn, mashed potatoes (Preschool only) bread, and milk. The center’s compliance history score was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was 88% as of January 15, 2023. The following violations were documented Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center’s sanitation inspection was not renewed on or before the expiration date of February 22, 2022. The current sanitation inspection report was dated March 23, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The center’s fire inspection was not renewed on or before the expiration date of January 10, 2023. The current fire inspection report was dated August 29, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical assessment on file for a preschool child enrolled on June 14, 2023, was dated August 10, 2023. GS110-91(1) 1792 Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A caregiver was observed consuming coffee drink in the presence of children in Space2. .0901(i) 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 January 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. Therefore, it is important that all information submitted be accurate and truthful. Please be aware that if it is determined information submitted was inaccurate or willfully falsified, an Administrative Action, including Revocation of the facility's Star Rated License could be issued. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. OWNERSHIP STATUS: Jerry W. Pittman and Barbara J. Pittman are listed as the current owners of this center. Prior to making changes in the ownership status, contact me to discuss change of ownership procedures. Failure to comply may affect your child care license. FACILITY PROFILE INFORMATION: You verified the phone number email address and mailing address listed on the facility profile are correct. If 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. LICENSE FEES: You stated you the center’s license fees were not paid because you did not know the invoice number. The invoice number was retrieved during the visit and the license fees were paid. MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS: I reminded you medical assessment for children enrolled must be received and placed on file within thirty (30) days from enrollment. It was suggested you document the due date on the front of the file as a visual reminder to ensure it is received within the timeframe. You could also use the children’s file checklist as a tool to help track due dates for records. Monitoring due date and following practice to ensure records are received on or before the due date will help avoid future violations. SANITATION/FIRE INSPECTIONS: Your programs sanitation and fire inspections were not completed annually as required. I suggested that you contact the inspectors prior to the inspection’s renewal date to ensure you are listed on the upcoming schedule. You stated you have contacted inspectors in the past and were hesitant about continuing that process because some of the responses given were not so pleasant. We discussed not asking for dates of when the inspections will be completed but rather inquire about being on the schedule for an upcoming inspection. I explained annual inspections are unannounced and dates cannot be provided. MODELING APPROPRIATE EATING BEHAVIORS: Staff are role models for children in their care; therefore, they should model healthy eating behaviors in their presence. During my observation, one caregiver was observed drinking a coffee drink in the presence of children. I shared the child care requirement regarding nutrition and eating behaviors with you and the the caregiver. The drink was thrown in the trash during the visit. We discussed providing breaks to caregivers which would allot time for them to consume their beverage outside of the classroom. UPDATED CHILD CARE RULEBOOK: I informed you of the updated child care rulebook dated January 1, 2024 is located on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website. You can obtain training regarding clarification of the updated child care rules in MOODLE on the Division’s website. LEARN: THE IMPORTANCE of EARLY INTERACTIONS: Children thrive when they have trusting, responsive, and warm relationships with their caregivers. The Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington has developed this set of resources on the importance of social interactions in a young child’s life which includes a module with embedded videos, discussion guide with additional resources, a 1-page infographic, and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. The information was retrieved from the Raising Our Children newsletter emailed to programs on January 8, 2024.. TRAINING: HEALTHY SOCIAL BEHAVIORS – TRANSITIONS A free, talk-to-the-experts webinar, presented by the Healthy Social Behaviors Helpline advisors! Transitions can be confusing and difficult for some children. We will discuss strategies that can help children predict what to expect to make transitions smoother and engaging. Tuesday, January 16 | 7-8 pm Join Webinar Meeting ID: 367 799 7738 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