10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILD CARE Facility ID: 82000291 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 10 To 10 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable Family Child Care Home requirements during an annual compliance visit. A rated license assessment was completed during today’s visit. An annual compliance monitoring checklist was used. You completed the FCCH and Centers in a Residence Statements of Responsibility and the FCCH Verification Form. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information is accurate and complete. During the visit, the inside and outside areas of your home were monitored. During the visit there was one school aged child present observed drawing. You stated the other school aged child you have enrolled was absent today. The childcare room and the bathroom the children use were observed. Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, steps, toys, and materials were all monitored for compliance. The permit, emergency numbers, schedule and NC Summary of the Child Care Law were posted. Qualifying letters, CPR / First Aid, health questionnaire, emergency procedures, and children's records were also monitored for compliance. You stated you were currently working with the children sea animals. The lunch menu for today consisted of roast beef with cheese on wheat bread, string beans, apple sauce, and milk. Your last fire drill was completed 6/10/25 and monthly outdoor playground inspection was completed 6/13/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 4/8/25. I reminded you this must be completed every three months and documentation kept on file for review. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or a spreadsheet to help in maintaining compliance. Please be reminded prior to today’s visit your compliance history score was 100%. This program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 16, 2019. Prior to today’s visit I received your completed rated license application along with your three-month self study. You stated you completed your AAS degree in Early Childhood and your education has been evaluated in WORKS. You have earned the following: RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Education component- 7 points Program standards- 2 points Quality Point- 1 point Total: 10 points equals a four-star rated license. Please be reminded your rated license packet will be sent to my supervisor for review, and you should have a new license from the DCDEE Raleigh office in a couple of weeks. If you do not receive your license, please contact me. The following violations were documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew first aid before the certification expired 2/9/25. First aid training was completed as of 5/27/25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. the operator did not renew CPR training before the certification expired 2/9/25. CPR training was completed as of 5/27/25. .1703(a)(3) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The well water test on file had expired as of 4/1/25. A new well water test had been completed as of 6/12/25 and was on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance 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. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 you must have enrolled for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. During the visit you stated you had completed this process. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SMALL MIRACLES CHILD CARE Facility ID: 82000291 Consultant: CARLA HANCHEY-EDWARDS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 6/18/2025 Age: From 10 To 10 Total Minutes: 95 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable Family Child Care Home requirements during an annual compliance visit. A rated license assessment was completed during today’s visit. An annual compliance monitoring checklist was used. You completed the FCCH and Centers in a Residence Statements of Responsibility and the FCCH Verification Form. Your signature on these forms will serve as verification that the information is accurate and complete. During the visit, the inside and outside areas of your home were monitored. During the visit there was one school aged child present observed drawing. You stated the other school aged child you have enrolled was absent today. The childcare room and the bathroom the children use were observed. Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, refrigerator thermometer, storage of medication and hazardous products, outlets, garbage storage, steps, toys, and materials were all monitored for compliance. The permit, emergency numbers, schedule and NC Summary of the Child Care Law were posted. Qualifying letters, CPR / First Aid, health questionnaire, emergency procedures, and children's records were also monitored for compliance. You stated you were currently working with the children sea animals. The lunch menu for today consisted of roast beef with cheese on wheat bread, string beans, apple sauce, and milk. Your last fire drill was completed 6/10/25 and monthly outdoor playground inspection was completed 6/13/25. Your last EPR drill was a lockdown completed 4/8/25. I reminded you this must be completed every three months and documentation kept on file for review. I recommend that you place your due dates on a calendar or a spreadsheet to help in maintaining compliance. Please be reminded prior to today’s visit your compliance history score was 100%. This program currently operates with a three-star license issued May 16, 2019. Prior to today’s visit I received your completed rated license application along with your three-month self study. You stated you completed your AAS degree in Early Childhood and your education has been evaluated in WORKS. You have earned the following: RATED LICENSE INFORMATION Education component- 7 points Program standards- 2 points Quality Point- 1 point Total: 10 points equals a four-star rated license. Please be reminded your rated license packet will be sent to my supervisor for review, and you should have a new license from the DCDEE Raleigh office in a couple of weeks. If you do not receive your license, please contact me. The following violations were documented and corrected during the visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not renew first aid before the certification expired 2/9/25. First aid training was completed as of 5/27/25. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. the operator did not renew CPR training before the certification expired 2/9/25. CPR training was completed as of 5/27/25. .1703(a)(3) 801 Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The well water test on file had expired as of 4/1/25. A new well water test had been completed as of 6/12/25 and was on file. 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) Childcare licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy childcare environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. Technical assistance regarding the following items were reviewed with you today. All flexibilities expired, except for the flexibilities related to the star rated license. I reminded you that the health and safety training courses have been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on the DCDEE website and they are free of charge. I discussed various other training resources, including those online and in-person. Remember continuing professional development training provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide a quality child care program. Please be reminded that the health and safety training courses are required to be completed every five years. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance 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. Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids is a program designed to identify and eliminate exposure to lead and asbestos hazards in buildings. By May 31, 2025 you must have enrolled for lead in paint, and water, and asbestos at www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. Additional information and sign up is available on the website www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/carolina. During the visit you stated you had completed this process. Additional information and resources for Pathways to the Stars regarding the proposed QRIS rules are available at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization . For the most up to date information, copies of sample forms, and copies of the child care requirements, you were encouraged to periodically visit the Division's website and click on the What’s New tab at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov Please contact me at 910-824-0500 or email at carla.hanchey-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if I may be of assistance. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times