10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Talaya Biggs, Group Leader assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, 2021, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of January 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 20, 2026, and Guiding One's Direction Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play utilizing board games and other materials and completing toileting and hand-washing routine. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. She participated in board games with children. The fire inspection has not occurred since the last visit and remains current. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 16, 2026. You provided me with a copy of the sanitation report during the visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey sandwiches, green peas, mixed fruits and milk. We also discussed Three violations were observed today. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16, 2026 were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not given. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden boards with protruding screws were on the side of the building inside the fenced in playground used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 3, 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 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: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 Technical assistance: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you wooden boards with protruding bolts were on the side of the building within the fenced in play area. You stated the wooden boards were from a broken picnic table. I explained that the picnic table with protruding bolts posed a hazard to children and should be removed immediately. You stated you would have the picnic table removed as requested. I suggested ensuring damaged materials be placed on the outside of the fenced area and be inaccessible to children to ensure a safe environment is always maintained. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DOCUMENTS: Arrival and departure logs were not available for January 5th through 8th, 2026 and for January 16, 2026. The group leader stated those were possibly the dates the children were carried over to the other program for care. Arrival and departure times must be recorded for all children while in the programs care and logs must be maintained for review during the visit. Departure times were also recorded for majority of the children on the logs reviewed. I explained when parents do not document the departure times, the staff can do so and add their signature or initials indicating to reflect the person adding the information. LICENSED/APPROVED SPACE: It was reported by the teacher that five children are taken over to another child care center owned by you for care after 5:00 p.m. due to participation in sports. It was further shared that these children are not enrolled at that facility. I explained to the teacher that child care may not be provided to children in a location where they are not enrolled or approved. I contacted you by telephone and requested that you come over to the center so that the information could be discussed with you in person. Upon arrival, I shared the information given by the teacher. During our conversation, you confirmed that the children are taken to the other facility some afternoons for care. You reported only one of the children received subsidized funding through a voucher and that the remaining children are private pay. You also stated that the parents had given permission for them to be transported to the other facility. I explained that a violation was warranted because children were cared for in an unapproved space where they are not enrolled. We also discussed the potential implications that could occur if an incident or injury were to happen while the children were not in their assigned and approved location. You stated moving forward children would no longer transported to the other program for care. You asked whether it would be permissible for your grandchild and the other children to be taken to the other facility if written permission was obtained and the children we enrolled. I informed you further research will be conducted and feedback provided later. I advised you to talk to the Department of Social Services and parents about the matter and what steps will be taken moving forward. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: We discussed the steps required to change your program ownership from a limited liability company to a non-profit organization. I explained that this change will require completion of the change of ownership process. In addition, a new application and all required documentation must be submitted. I will follow up with you soon to provide additional information regarding next steps and how to proceed. You stated no children were enrolled for second shift care. QRIS CONVERSATION: You stated the QRIS conversation was not required at this facility because the information was reviewed during the visit to your other facility. You shared the same pathway would be follow at this program as well which is Pathway #2. I informed you the application would be sent to you via email so you would have access to it when you are ready to apply and the documents imbedded. When you are ready the application should be submitted to me along with the required documents. If you have any questions, contact me for assistance. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. 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. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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 .0302 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Talaya Biggs, Group Leader assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, 2021, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of January 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 20, 2026, and Guiding One's Direction Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play utilizing board games and other materials and completing toileting and hand-washing routine. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. She participated in board games with children. The fire inspection has not occurred since the last visit and remains current. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 16, 2026. You provided me with a copy of the sanitation report during the visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey sandwiches, green peas, mixed fruits and milk. We also discussed Three violations were observed today. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16, 2026 were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not given. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden boards with protruding screws were on the side of the building inside the fenced in playground used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 3, 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 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: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 Technical assistance: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you wooden boards with protruding bolts were on the side of the building within the fenced in play area. You stated the wooden boards were from a broken picnic table. I explained that the picnic table with protruding bolts posed a hazard to children and should be removed immediately. You stated you would have the picnic table removed as requested. I suggested ensuring damaged materials be placed on the outside of the fenced area and be inaccessible to children to ensure a safe environment is always maintained. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DOCUMENTS: Arrival and departure logs were not available for January 5th through 8th, 2026 and for January 16, 2026. The group leader stated those were possibly the dates the children were carried over to the other program for care. Arrival and departure times must be recorded for all children while in the programs care and logs must be maintained for review during the visit. Departure times were also recorded for majority of the children on the logs reviewed. I explained when parents do not document the departure times, the staff can do so and add their signature or initials indicating to reflect the person adding the information. LICENSED/APPROVED SPACE: It was reported by the teacher that five children are taken over to another child care center owned by you for care after 5:00 p.m. due to participation in sports. It was further shared that these children are not enrolled at that facility. I explained to the teacher that child care may not be provided to children in a location where they are not enrolled or approved. I contacted you by telephone and requested that you come over to the center so that the information could be discussed with you in person. Upon arrival, I shared the information given by the teacher. During our conversation, you confirmed that the children are taken to the other facility some afternoons for care. You reported only one of the children received subsidized funding through a voucher and that the remaining children are private pay. You also stated that the parents had given permission for them to be transported to the other facility. I explained that a violation was warranted because children were cared for in an unapproved space where they are not enrolled. We also discussed the potential implications that could occur if an incident or injury were to happen while the children were not in their assigned and approved location. You stated moving forward children would no longer transported to the other program for care. You asked whether it would be permissible for your grandchild and the other children to be taken to the other facility if written permission was obtained and the children we enrolled. I informed you further research will be conducted and feedback provided later. I advised you to talk to the Department of Social Services and parents about the matter and what steps will be taken moving forward. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: We discussed the steps required to change your program ownership from a limited liability company to a non-profit organization. I explained that this change will require completion of the change of ownership process. In addition, a new application and all required documentation must be submitted. I will follow up with you soon to provide additional information regarding next steps and how to proceed. You stated no children were enrolled for second shift care. QRIS CONVERSATION: You stated the QRIS conversation was not required at this facility because the information was reviewed during the visit to your other facility. You shared the same pathway would be follow at this program as well which is Pathway #2. I informed you the application would be sent to you via email so you would have access to it when you are ready to apply and the documents imbedded. When you are ready the application should be submitted to me along with the required documents. If you have any questions, contact me for assistance. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. 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. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Talaya Biggs, Group Leader assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, 2021, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of January 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 20, 2026, and Guiding One's Direction Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play utilizing board games and other materials and completing toileting and hand-washing routine. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. She participated in board games with children. The fire inspection has not occurred since the last visit and remains current. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 16, 2026. You provided me with a copy of the sanitation report during the visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey sandwiches, green peas, mixed fruits and milk. We also discussed Three violations were observed today. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16, 2026 were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not given. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden boards with protruding screws were on the side of the building inside the fenced in playground used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 3, 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 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: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 Technical assistance: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you wooden boards with protruding bolts were on the side of the building within the fenced in play area. You stated the wooden boards were from a broken picnic table. I explained that the picnic table with protruding bolts posed a hazard to children and should be removed immediately. You stated you would have the picnic table removed as requested. I suggested ensuring damaged materials be placed on the outside of the fenced area and be inaccessible to children to ensure a safe environment is always maintained. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DOCUMENTS: Arrival and departure logs were not available for January 5th through 8th, 2026 and for January 16, 2026. The group leader stated those were possibly the dates the children were carried over to the other program for care. Arrival and departure times must be recorded for all children while in the programs care and logs must be maintained for review during the visit. Departure times were also recorded for majority of the children on the logs reviewed. I explained when parents do not document the departure times, the staff can do so and add their signature or initials indicating to reflect the person adding the information. LICENSED/APPROVED SPACE: It was reported by the teacher that five children are taken over to another child care center owned by you for care after 5:00 p.m. due to participation in sports. It was further shared that these children are not enrolled at that facility. I explained to the teacher that child care may not be provided to children in a location where they are not enrolled or approved. I contacted you by telephone and requested that you come over to the center so that the information could be discussed with you in person. Upon arrival, I shared the information given by the teacher. During our conversation, you confirmed that the children are taken to the other facility some afternoons for care. You reported only one of the children received subsidized funding through a voucher and that the remaining children are private pay. You also stated that the parents had given permission for them to be transported to the other facility. I explained that a violation was warranted because children were cared for in an unapproved space where they are not enrolled. We also discussed the potential implications that could occur if an incident or injury were to happen while the children were not in their assigned and approved location. You stated moving forward children would no longer transported to the other program for care. You asked whether it would be permissible for your grandchild and the other children to be taken to the other facility if written permission was obtained and the children we enrolled. I informed you further research will be conducted and feedback provided later. I advised you to talk to the Department of Social Services and parents about the matter and what steps will be taken moving forward. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: We discussed the steps required to change your program ownership from a limited liability company to a non-profit organization. I explained that this change will require completion of the change of ownership process. In addition, a new application and all required documentation must be submitted. I will follow up with you soon to provide additional information regarding next steps and how to proceed. You stated no children were enrolled for second shift care. QRIS CONVERSATION: You stated the QRIS conversation was not required at this facility because the information was reviewed during the visit to your other facility. You shared the same pathway would be follow at this program as well which is Pathway #2. I informed you the application would be sent to you via email so you would have access to it when you are ready to apply and the documents imbedded. When you are ready the application should be submitted to me along with the required documents. If you have any questions, contact me for assistance. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. 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. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: KESHIA HAYWARD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/20/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 1/20/2026 Age: From 6 To 12 Total Minutes: 175 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 02:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Talaya Biggs, Group Leader assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, 2021, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios) and 1 quality point for offering a staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of January 20, 2026. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 20, 2026, and Guiding One's Direction Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environment and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play utilizing board games and other materials and completing toileting and hand-washing routine. The caregiver was interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. She participated in board games with children. The fire inspection has not occurred since the last visit and remains current. The sanitation inspection was completed on December 16, 2026. You provided me with a copy of the sanitation report during the visit. Lunch was observed and consisted of turkey sandwiches, green peas, mixed fruits and milk. We also discussed Three violations were observed today. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 125 Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16, 2026 were not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 209 Children used space that was not approved. It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not given. GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden boards with protruding screws were on the side of the building inside the fenced in playground used by children. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before February 3, 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 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: Hayward, Child Care Consultant PO Box 13 Ahoskie, NC 27910 keshia.hayward@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 Technical assistance: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: SAFE ENVIRONMENT: I informed you wooden boards with protruding bolts were on the side of the building within the fenced in play area. You stated the wooden boards were from a broken picnic table. I explained that the picnic table with protruding bolts posed a hazard to children and should be removed immediately. You stated you would have the picnic table removed as requested. I suggested ensuring damaged materials be placed on the outside of the fenced area and be inaccessible to children to ensure a safe environment is always maintained. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DOCUMENTS: Arrival and departure logs were not available for January 5th through 8th, 2026 and for January 16, 2026. The group leader stated those were possibly the dates the children were carried over to the other program for care. Arrival and departure times must be recorded for all children while in the programs care and logs must be maintained for review during the visit. Departure times were also recorded for majority of the children on the logs reviewed. I explained when parents do not document the departure times, the staff can do so and add their signature or initials indicating to reflect the person adding the information. LICENSED/APPROVED SPACE: It was reported by the teacher that five children are taken over to another child care center owned by you for care after 5:00 p.m. due to participation in sports. It was further shared that these children are not enrolled at that facility. I explained to the teacher that child care may not be provided to children in a location where they are not enrolled or approved. I contacted you by telephone and requested that you come over to the center so that the information could be discussed with you in person. Upon arrival, I shared the information given by the teacher. During our conversation, you confirmed that the children are taken to the other facility some afternoons for care. You reported only one of the children received subsidized funding through a voucher and that the remaining children are private pay. You also stated that the parents had given permission for them to be transported to the other facility. I explained that a violation was warranted because children were cared for in an unapproved space where they are not enrolled. We also discussed the potential implications that could occur if an incident or injury were to happen while the children were not in their assigned and approved location. You stated moving forward children would no longer transported to the other program for care. You asked whether it would be permissible for your grandchild and the other children to be taken to the other facility if written permission was obtained and the children we enrolled. I informed you further research will be conducted and feedback provided later. I advised you to talk to the Department of Social Services and parents about the matter and what steps will be taken moving forward. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP: We discussed the steps required to change your program ownership from a limited liability company to a non-profit organization. I explained that this change will require completion of the change of ownership process. In addition, a new application and all required documentation must be submitted. I will follow up with you soon to provide additional information regarding next steps and how to proceed. You stated no children were enrolled for second shift care. QRIS CONVERSATION: You stated the QRIS conversation was not required at this facility because the information was reviewed during the visit to your other facility. You shared the same pathway would be follow at this program as well which is Pathway #2. I informed you the application would be sent to you via email so you would have access to it when you are ready to apply and the documents imbedded. When you are ready the application should be submitted to me along with the required documents. If you have any questions, contact me for assistance. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. NCID CREDENTIALS: Please remember to use your NCID credential periodically to prevent your user ID and password from becoming inactive. If your NCID credentials are not used within a twelve (12) to fifteen (15) month period, access to your account may be restricted due to inactivity. To avoid disruption, it is strongly recommended that you schedule regular logins to ensure your credentials remain active and valid. RAISE NC NEWSLETTER: The Raise NC Newsletter, sent directly to providers via email, contains valuable and up-to-date information about important updates and changes within the child care sector in North Carolina. I encourage you to set aside time to read each issue upon receipt to ensure you remain informed and updated on the latest developments, resources and guidance impacting child care programs. Staying connected helps support quality child care and compliance across the state. NEW OFFICE LOCATION: The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including the Division of Child Development and Early Education, has moved to a new location. The DCDEE mailing address will remain at 2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2200. If you are visiting the new building, the paid parking deck for our headquarters is immediately beside the building at 1910 Human Services Lane. All guests will check in at the front desk and be escorted by a DHHS staff member to the appropriate floor for their meeting. Getting Here: For GPS and map apps, use 3905 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh NC 27607 to get directions. 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. At the conclusion of this visit, a one-page visit summary report was completed, reviewed, and left with you. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions regarding today’s visit, my contact information is listed above. You may also contact Licensing Supervisor, Jennifer Linhardt at 252-373-4199 or email jennifer.linhardt@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: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. S. Brown, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 23, 2024. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and the facility telephone number was updated. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Compliance History: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. 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. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of May 5, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 5, 2025 and Guiding One’s Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor space with me. Seven (7) children arrived later during the visit. Upon entrance into the facility, the children washed their hands and proceeded to homework and story time. Snack included pineapple chunks, pretzels and water. The following violation (s) 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 last fire inspection was completed April 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. The lock on the storage closet housing cleaning products was broken making its content accessible. .2820(b) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. The the emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional for 4 out of 5 files audited. .0802 (c)(4) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. The health care needs section of the enrollment application for 1out of the 5 children’s files audited was blank. .0801 (a)(5) * The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. On or before May 20, 2025, you must provide documentation of how and when each violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your last fire inspection was completed on April 23, 2024. You indicated you the fire marshal was scheduled to complete the inspection on May 5, 2025. The fire marshal arrived at the facility to conduct the inspection during the visit.. You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection with the local fire inspector within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. Storage of Hazardous Products & Medication - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The lock on the storage closet housing cleaning products was broken making its content accessible. You indicated that someone was supposed to fix it. You fixed the lock during the visit. Prevention is the key to preventing poisoning by making sure all medications and items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Health Care Needs - Emergency information is the key to obtaining needed care in emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, child care providers must know about a child’s special health care needs, so they can offer protection for that child. This requires you to obtain the health and safety needs of individual children prior to enrollment. The health care needs section of the enrollment application for 1out of the 5 children’s files audited was blank. Additionally, the emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional for 4 out of 5 files audited. You indicated the local hospital closed and the families were unsure of which hospital to add. It is important to be proactive and have the information added to the application. Consultation: Lead Testing - Lead and Asbestos testing is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. I emailed a reminder to the facility on March 28, 2025 of the requirement. NCID - Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is a Child Care Resource and Referral agency and is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: LAKISHA SKINNER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/6/2025 Number Present: 7 Completed Date: 5/6/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 12:30 PM Time Out: 04:00 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. S. Brown, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued March 5, earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space) and 1 quality point for having a staff benefits package and an infrastructure of parent involvement. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on June 12, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed May 28, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on April 23, 2024. Your contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed and the facility telephone number was updated. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Compliance History: The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. 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. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of May 5, 2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on May 5, 2025 and Guiding One’s Child Care & Enrichment Center, LLC was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor space with me. Seven (7) children arrived later during the visit. Upon entrance into the facility, the children washed their hands and proceeded to homework and story time. Snack included pineapple chunks, pretzels and water. The following violation (s) 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 last fire inspection was completed April 23, 2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(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. The lock on the storage closet housing cleaning products was broken making its content accessible. .2820(b) 1316 Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. The the emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional for 4 out of 5 files audited. .0802 (c)(4) 1832 Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. The health care needs section of the enrollment application for 1out of the 5 children’s files audited was blank. .0801 (a)(5) * The violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score and must be corrected immediately. On or before May 20, 2025, you must provide documentation of how and when each violation was corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Lakisha Skinner, Lead Child Care Consultant PO BOX 431 Grimesland, NC 27837 Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the 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 Technical Assistance with the Documented Violation (s): Fire Inspections - The primary reason for fire inspections is to keep everyone in the facility safe from potential fire hazards. Regular inspection, testing, and maintenance make the work environment safer, so your employees are protected. Your last fire inspection was completed on April 23, 2024. You indicated you the fire marshal was scheduled to complete the inspection on May 5, 2025. The fire marshal arrived at the facility to conduct the inspection during the visit.. You must schedule and obtain a fire inspection with the local fire inspector within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. Storage of Hazardous Products & Medication - Intentional planning of the environment ensures a safe environment has been created which prevents and reduces injuries to young children. The lock on the storage closet housing cleaning products was broken making its content accessible. You indicated that someone was supposed to fix it. You fixed the lock during the visit. Prevention is the key to preventing poisoning by making sure all medications and items required to be kept in locked storage are indeed locked up. Health Care Needs - Emergency information is the key to obtaining needed care in emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, child care providers must know about a child’s special health care needs, so they can offer protection for that child. This requires you to obtain the health and safety needs of individual children prior to enrollment. The health care needs section of the enrollment application for 1out of the 5 children’s files audited was blank. Additionally, the emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional for 4 out of 5 files audited. You indicated the local hospital closed and the families were unsure of which hospital to add. It is important to be proactive and have the information added to the application. Consultation: Lead Testing - Lead and Asbestos testing is a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed child care centers, and licensed family child care homes. Participation allows facilities to meet all rule requirements for identified lead and asbestos hazards, as required by law. I emailed a reminder to the facility on March 28, 2025 of the requirement. NCID - Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. Pro Tip: Set your calendar to remind you every 6 months to login and out at https://myncid.nc.gov to keep your account activated and it will NOT be archived. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is a Child Care Resource and Referral agency and is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, and technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Lakisha Skinner, Child Care Consultant, 252-820-5976, Lakisha.Skinner@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. S. Brown, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/28/2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 1/21/2025. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival there were no children present. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and child were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. The snack menu reflected peanut butter crackers and milk There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space one did not have a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of Dawn dish detergent was located on the sink in the kitchen area. .2820(b) 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. Technical Assistance: Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. An uncovered outlet in space one(1) on the wall near the desks was accessible to the children in care. Consider adding a note near the outlets to serve as a reminder to re-cover the outlets. This was corrected during the visit. Storage of Hazardous Products: We discussed strategies on how to ensure that the doors to the kitchen, staff lounge, and office remain locked or made inaccessible when not occupied by a staff person. The identified spaces contain products and equipment that are required to be inaccessible to children at all times. You may want to hang reminders on the doors stating that the door must remain locked at all times. During today’s visit, a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was located on the sink in the accessible kitchen area. This was corrected during the visit. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/21/2025 Number Present: 0 Completed Date: 1/21/2025 Age: From 0 To 0 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:25 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. S. Brown, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 6/12/2024. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/28/2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-three percent as of 1/21/2025. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival there were no children present. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and child were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. The snack menu reflected peanut butter crackers and milk There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space one did not have a safety cover. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A bottle of Dawn dish detergent was located on the sink in the kitchen area. .2820(b) 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. Technical Assistance: Electrical Outlets- Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. For this reason, all electrical outlets, including those on power strips, not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with a safety plug or a tamper-resistant electrical outlet. An uncovered outlet in space one(1) on the wall near the desks was accessible to the children in care. Consider adding a note near the outlets to serve as a reminder to re-cover the outlets. This was corrected during the visit. Storage of Hazardous Products: We discussed strategies on how to ensure that the doors to the kitchen, staff lounge, and office remain locked or made inaccessible when not occupied by a staff person. The identified spaces contain products and equipment that are required to be inaccessible to children at all times. You may want to hang reminders on the doors stating that the door must remain locked at all times. During today’s visit, a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was located on the sink in the accessible kitchen area. This was corrected during the visit. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 10 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 7/10/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/28/2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 6/11/2024. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival there were no children present. One child arrived later by the school bus. The child engaged in personal care routines and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and child were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. The lunch menu reflected hamburger and gravy, mashed potatoes, pears, bread, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. In one file reviewed a medical report was not available. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In one child's file the date of enrollment was not included on the signed statement. .1804(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available for review in one child's file .0604(j) 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 6/26/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When 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 Technical assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in the one file reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, documentation of receipt of operational policies, a medical report were not available for review. The date of enrollment was not listed on the Discipline Policy statement. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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.

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 10 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 7/10/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/28/2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 6/11/2024. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival there were no children present. One child arrived later by the school bus. The child engaged in personal care routines and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and child were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. The lunch menu reflected hamburger and gravy, mashed potatoes, pears, bread, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. In one file reviewed a medical report was not available. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In one child's file the date of enrollment was not included on the signed statement. .1804(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available for review in one child's file .0604(j) 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 6/26/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When 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 Technical assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in the one file reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, documentation of receipt of operational policies, a medical report were not available for review. The date of enrollment was not listed on the Discipline Policy statement. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/12/2024 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 6/12/2024 Age: From 10 To 10 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 7/10/2023. The sanitation inspection was completed 5/28/2024 with a “Approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-one percent as of 6/11/2024. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival there were no children present. One child arrived later by the school bus. The child engaged in personal care routines and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and child were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. The lunch menu reflected hamburger and gravy, mashed potatoes, pears, bread, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) 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. In one file reviewed a medical report was not available. GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) 1325 Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In one child's file the date of enrollment was not included on the signed statement. .1804(b) 1851 The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not available for review in one child's file .0604(j) 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 6/26/2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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. Email the information to: Tamaria.williams@dhhs.nc.gov When 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 Technical assistance: Children’s Records-Record keeping is one of the most time-consuming tasks associated with managing a child care business. Maintaining complete and accurate records for the program, staff and children is a vital part of being a licensed child care provider. Setting aside regularly scheduled times each week to review records and using checklists can assist you in maintaining accurate licensing records. Today in the one file reviewed, the notification of Smoking and Tobacco Restriction policy, documentation of receipt of operational policies, a medical report were not available for review. The date of enrollment was not listed on the Discipline Policy statement. A tracking and reminder system is also essential to keep track of tasks, due dates and expiration dates for maintaining compliance with child care requirements. Being proactive with an organized approach for record-keeping helps you ensure easy access to information when needed, especially in emergency situations. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. Required Water, Lead Paint, and Asbestos Testing - New child care rules require child care facilities to test for lead in drinking water, lead paint, and asbestos. Testing is required by 1/1/2025, but enrollment is required by 5/1/2024. Check out the FAQ in the updated Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. Currently there is funding to pay for the testing and to mitigate lead paint or asbestos hazards. Depending on the age of your home or building and the information you provide in the enrollment process, testing for lead paint and asbestos may not be required. (Lead paint was not used in homes built after 1978. Asbestos was not used in homes after 1988.) Water testing will be required every three years. For more information go to https://www.cleanwaterforuskids.org/en/carolina/ or contact your Environmental Health Specialist. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. Stay updated with changes and new rule updates by visiting the DCDEE website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/8/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/8/2023 Age: From 7 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a Routine Unannounced visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/14/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/13/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 11/7/2023. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival one group of children was observed today eating breakfast that consisted of a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant, orange juice, and milk. After breakfast children engaged in personal care routines and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and children were seen and heard throughout the visit. Lunch menu stated Bologna and cheese sandwich, sweet peas, diced pears, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served did not reflect what was posted on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Paper towels were not available in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the kitchen area. .2820(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Live roaches and visible insect residue was located in a refrigerator located in the kitchen area. 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 11/22/2023, 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: Tamaria Williams PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.williams@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 Technical assistance: Current Menu Posted - Nutrition is very important to the growth and development of young children. To ensure that nutritional meals are available when children are in care, a menu must be planned and posted one week in advance. Today, the posted menu did not reflect what was served for breakfast. The menu included Rice Krispy cereal, orange juice and milk for today. The children were served sausage, egg and cheese croissants, orange juice, and milk. A substitute menu was not posted. Planning also insures that all the components for a nutritional meal are available when needed and parents are aware of what is being served each day. Proper Handwashing - Individual sanitary towels and liquid soap must be available for hand washing. Today, there were no paper towels available in the bathroom. One provider stated that they had paper towels, but she had not put them in the bathroom. A daily check should be made by staff to ensure that all supplies are available and ready to use. This ensures that children do not have long wait times and the day runs smoothly for everyone. Storage of Hazardous Items- Keeping children safe is your number one priority and that includes making all potentially hazardous items inaccessible. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the kitchen area. Cleaning supplies, hazardous office supplies (such as White Out), medications, or other items marked with more than “Keep out of reach of children” must be kept in locked storage. Aerosol sprays, Lysol wipes, and chemical dehumidifiers must be stored in locked storage. Acceptable locks include magnetic safety locks, combination locks, and padlocks. To maintain a clean and healthy environment for children, effective measures must be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care center and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps should only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Inside of a refrigerator located in the kitchen area there were live roaches and visible insect residue. You stated that you do not use this refrigerator. Cleaning and removing unused appliances can help eliminate insects, rodents, and vermin. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/8/2023 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 11/8/2023 Age: From 7 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a Routine Unannounced visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/14/23 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/13/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-six percent as of 11/7/2023. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival one group of children was observed today eating breakfast that consisted of a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant, orange juice, and milk. After breakfast children engaged in personal care routines and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and children were seen and heard throughout the visit. Lunch menu stated Bologna and cheese sandwich, sweet peas, diced pears, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served did not reflect what was posted on the menu for today. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 606 Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Paper towels were not available in the bathroom. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) 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. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the kitchen area. .2820(b) 9995 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Live roaches and visible insect residue was located in a refrigerator located in the kitchen area. 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 11/22/2023, 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: Tamaria Williams PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.williams@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 Technical assistance: Current Menu Posted - Nutrition is very important to the growth and development of young children. To ensure that nutritional meals are available when children are in care, a menu must be planned and posted one week in advance. Today, the posted menu did not reflect what was served for breakfast. The menu included Rice Krispy cereal, orange juice and milk for today. The children were served sausage, egg and cheese croissants, orange juice, and milk. A substitute menu was not posted. Planning also insures that all the components for a nutritional meal are available when needed and parents are aware of what is being served each day. Proper Handwashing - Individual sanitary towels and liquid soap must be available for hand washing. Today, there were no paper towels available in the bathroom. One provider stated that they had paper towels, but she had not put them in the bathroom. A daily check should be made by staff to ensure that all supplies are available and ready to use. This ensures that children do not have long wait times and the day runs smoothly for everyone. Storage of Hazardous Items- Keeping children safe is your number one priority and that includes making all potentially hazardous items inaccessible. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the kitchen area. Cleaning supplies, hazardous office supplies (such as White Out), medications, or other items marked with more than “Keep out of reach of children” must be kept in locked storage. Aerosol sprays, Lysol wipes, and chemical dehumidifiers must be stored in locked storage. Acceptable locks include magnetic safety locks, combination locks, and padlocks. To maintain a clean and healthy environment for children, effective measures must be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care center and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps should only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. Inside of a refrigerator located in the kitchen area there were live roaches and visible insect residue. You stated that you do not use this refrigerator. Cleaning and removing unused appliances can help eliminate insects, rodents, and vermin. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. New Sanitation Rules - DCDEE and the Department of Public Health have received feedback from child care programs that additional guidance would be helpful in implementing the child care sanitation rules that the Public Health Commission readopted effective July 1, 2023. Please know that no demerits will be taken for new requirements of these rules until January 2024. Until then, DPH and DCDEE will work together to make sure NC child care centers have the necessary training, technical assistance, and operational support needed to meet the new requirements. The NC Early Childhood Credential Equivalency Exam is another pathway option comparable to a NC Early Childhood Credential. This equivalency exam assesses the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Moodle Support – The Division offers early childhood professionals a wide range of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform Moodle. As we continue expanding our training offerings, DCDEE has established a new email address and phone number for Moodle Support. To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 7 To 11 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 7/27/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/14/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/13/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent as of 7/7/2023. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival one group of children was observed today eating breakfast that consisted of cheerios, milk, and orange juice. After breakfast children engaged in personal care routines, group time, and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and children were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. Lunch consisted of chicken filet, bread, green beans, pineapple, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space 2 did not have a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the hallway bathroom. .2820(b) 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 7/24/2023, 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: Tamaria Williams PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.williams@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 Technical assistance: Storage of Hazardous Materials – Following the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements is extremely important during the pandemic, however, having these items available for quick and easy use can lead to improper storage. Today a container of Zep wipes was located on the counter of the hallway bathroom. Ensure that you are keeping items such as disinfectant wipes, any aerosol spray cans, and any items that have more warnings than just “Keep out of reach of children” in locked storage. Take a fresh look at where and how these items are stored to make them quick and easy to access when needed, but still maintain the safety of the children in care. Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on best practice. This violation was corrected during the visit. Electrical Outlets - Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets (2,3). Most these injuries involve children under the age of six. An outlet in the space 2 was not protected with a safety plug. All electrical outlets not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with an outlet cover. This includes unused outlets on power strips and outlets over counters in the kitchen. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: GUIDING ONE'S DIRECTION ENRICHMENT CENTER Facility ID: 58000112 Consultant: TAMARIA WILLIAMS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/10/2023 Number Present: 8 Completed Date: 7/10/2023 Age: From 7 To 11 Total Minutes: 320 Time In: 08:10 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an Annual Compliance visit. T. Biggs, was on-site for today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 3/5/2021. The last Annual Compliance visit was completed on 7/27/22. The sanitation inspection was completed 6/14/2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/13/2023 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent as of 7/7/2023. The facility is currently owned by Guiding One’s Direction Child Care & Enrichment, LLC and is current-active. Please contact me prior to any information changing regarding the owner of this facility. The contact information on the Division of Child Development & Early Education (DCDEE) website was reviewed. It is important to frequently check your email to remain informed about any new changes that have or may occur. Upon arrival one group of children was observed today eating breakfast that consisted of cheerios, milk, and orange juice. After breakfast children engaged in personal care routines, group time, and free choice center play. The space provided age-appropriate materials and furnishings. Positive interactions between the caregiver and children were seen and heard throughout the visit. The outdoor area consisted of trees for shade, portable equipment and two picnic benches. Lunch consisted of chicken filet, bread, green beans, pineapple, and milk. There following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in space 2 did not have a safety plug. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 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. A container of Zep wipes was located on the counter in the hallway bathroom. .2820(b) 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 7/24/2023, 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: Tamaria Williams PO Box 1002 Williamston, NC 27892 Tamaria.williams@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 Technical assistance: Storage of Hazardous Materials – Following the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements is extremely important during the pandemic, however, having these items available for quick and easy use can lead to improper storage. Today a container of Zep wipes was located on the counter of the hallway bathroom. Ensure that you are keeping items such as disinfectant wipes, any aerosol spray cans, and any items that have more warnings than just “Keep out of reach of children” in locked storage. Take a fresh look at where and how these items are stored to make them quick and easy to access when needed, but still maintain the safety of the children in care. Refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information on best practice. This violation was corrected during the visit. Electrical Outlets - Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets (2,3). Most these injuries involve children under the age of six. An outlet in the space 2 was not protected with a safety plug. All electrical outlets not in use that are in areas accessible to children must be protected with an outlet cover. This includes unused outlets on power strips and outlets over counters in the kitchen. Additional Information: The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children a Child Care Resource and Referral is also able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on childcare issues. Their phone number is (252) 789-4911 or check out their website at www.mppfc.org. NCRLAP offers contact hour earning online training. Go to ncrlap.org/Resources/Training/Register/ to see our scale related training as well as additional trainings that cover special topics such as language and interactions, outdoor learning environments, and requirements for materials in family child care homes. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Tamaria Williams, Child Care Consultant, 252-508-5621, Tamaria.Williams@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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