G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T & J KEYS 2 CARE Facility ID: 08000101 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. J. Watson, operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/27/2023 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for restricting Infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent as of 3/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/17/2025 and your family child care home is not owned by a corporation. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. 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. You were caring for three children in the designated child care space. Morning group was observed, you read a book to the children. Following the story the children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials. You redirected children when needed. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A valid first aid training was not on file. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A valid CPR training was not on file. .1703(a)(3) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the ABCMS provider training or create the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1953 Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. One child arrived and hand washing was not observed. .1725(a)(4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: CPR/First Aid - Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. You had CPR and first aid training certificate on file dated 11/3/24 from NationalCPRFoundations. We discussed that this organization is not an approved agency. I provided you with a copy of the approved agency list provided on DCDEE website. Handwashing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. The arrival of one child was observed, the child did not wash their hands. When frequent and proper hand hygiene practices are incorporated into a child care center’s curriculum, there is a decrease in the incidence of acute respiratory tract diseases. We discussed handwashing requirements. ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed the child care rule .1719 safe indoor and outdoor environment. 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. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Public Notice: QRIS Modernization Proposed Rule This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. You can access the Proposed Amendments and Adoption on the Division’s website under the “What’s New” tab visit QRIS Modernization. Public comments ends April 4, 2025. Reminders: The Albermarle Smart Start Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-3205 or check out their website at https://www.aacfnc.org/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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

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NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: T & J KEYS 2 CARE Facility ID: 08000101 Consultant: MEGAN BROWN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 3/28/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 3/28/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 160 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home 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. J. Watson, operator assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a four-star license, issued 9/27/2023 earning 7 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for restricting Infant capacity to no more than two children under one year of age. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was one hundred percent as of 3/17/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/17/2025 and your family child care home is not owned by a corporation. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. 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. You were caring for three children in the designated child care space. Morning group was observed, you read a book to the children. Following the story the children engaged in free play with age-appropriate materials. You redirected children when needed. The violations are as follows: Violation Number Comment Rule 508 Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A valid first aid training was not on file. .1703(a)(2) 511 Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. A valid CPR training was not on file. .1703(a)(3) 1847 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the ABCMS provider training or create the facility roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 1953 Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. One child arrived and hand washing was not observed. .1725(a)(4) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before April 11, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is 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: Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant PO BOX 3187 Greenville, NC 27836 Megan.Brown@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 was provided on the following: CPR/First Aid - Knowing what to do in an emergency medical situation can mean the difference between life or death. Being trained in CPR and first aid can be invaluable when someone is in serious medical distress. Therefore, it is so important that all staff working directly with children have current CPR and First Aid Certification. You had CPR and first aid training certificate on file dated 11/3/24 from NationalCPRFoundations. We discussed that this organization is not an approved agency. I provided you with a copy of the approved agency list provided on DCDEE website. Handwashing: Hand hygiene is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection. Many studies have shown that improperly cleansed hands are the primary carriers of infections. The arrival of one child was observed, the child did not wash their hands. When frequent and proper hand hygiene practices are incorporated into a child care center’s curriculum, there is a decrease in the incidence of acute respiratory tract diseases. We discussed handwashing requirements. ABCMS: As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. To gain access to the Provider Portal complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training on DCDEE's Moodle. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the test. Email the certificate and Powerform along with your full name, position and Facility ID to DCDEE_ABCMS_Provider@dhhs.nc.gov to get access to the portal. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Additional Comments: Today we reviewed the child care rule .1719 safe indoor and outdoor environment. 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. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). Public Notice: QRIS Modernization Proposed Rule This set of rules is proposed for adoption and amendment by the N.C. Child Care Commission in response to Session Laws 2023-40 and 2024-34 regarding the modernization of the state’s Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is based on a star-rating licensing system that applies to child care centers and family child care homes that meet all minimum child care requirements which include but are not limited to health and safety standards and those who voluntarily choose to meet higher standards. You can access the Proposed Amendments and Adoption on the Division’s website under the “What’s New” tab visit QRIS Modernization. Public comments ends April 4, 2025. Reminders: The Albermarle Smart Start Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 333-3205 or check out their website at https://www.aacfnc.org/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Megan Brown, Child Care Consultant, 252-414-4903, Megan.Brown@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: T & J KEYS 2 CARE Facility ID: 08000101 Consultant: MARQUITTA HOLLOMAN Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 8/27/2024 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 8/27/2024 Age: From 0 To 2 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the family child care home for compliance with applicable child care requirements during a routine unannounced visit. Currently this center operates with a four (4) star Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License issued September 27, 2023, earning two (2) points in Program Standards, seven (7) points in Staff Education, and one (1) quality point. Upon my arrival, J. Watson, Owner, was present and available to assist. Three (3) children were present today. The children were observed in teacher directed activities and free choice play, and lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, black eyed peas and green beans, applesauce, and milk. All interactions between the caregiver and the children were nurturing and positive. A walkthrough of the home was completed today. Fire drills, shelter in place/lock down drills, and playground inspections were all current. I used the Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Family Child Care Homes and the Family Child Care Home Item Number Listing (DCD 0357) as a basic monitoring tool to assess compliance with all applicable child care requirements pertinent to this facility. Please remember the entire home is licensed for child care and must meet the applicable child care requirements. Although you designated space to be used for child care in a specified section of your home, the license is issued for the entire location. Any monitoring visit conducted may include spaces other than those you designated for child care. The following violations were documented on today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 912 Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs. The infant feeding schedule was not on file for L. Hopson-Harrington. .1706(i) Child Care Licensing Requirements are established to ensure a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment for all child care facilities. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all licensing requirements that apply for your facility. 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. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with the applicable laws and rules; always whether they have been monitored or specifically discussed with you in the past. The best way for you to ensure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare laws and rules on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before September 10, 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 accurate documentation. If any information provided in the letter is not accurate, 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: Marquitta Holloman, Child Care Consultant PO Box 644 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 marquitta.holloman@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. COMPLIANCE HISTORY Prior to today's visit, this facility has maintained an 18-month compliance score of 98%. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CONSULTATION Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child’s needs. The infant feeding schedule was not on file for L. Hopson-Harrington. RESOURCES The Division of Child Development and Early Education's (DCDEE) website is https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Visit this website for the most up-to-date child care forms, resources related to child care, and new child care rules/laws. STAR RATED LICENSE Hold harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). Providers in Cohort 1 are not required to go any further with a rated license assessment unless they want to, and providers in Cohort 2 do not need to start their preparation year unless they want to. This should be the providers choice only. RECALLED ITEMS Power Adapters Sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines: Power: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Hatch-Baby-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-Rest-1st-Generation-Sound-Machines-Due-to-Shock-Hazard Theefun Kids Gardening Tool Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Thousandshores-Recalled-Theefun-Kids-Gardening-Tools-Sets-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Phthalates-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon Sling Carriers: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sling-Carriers-Recalled-Due-to-Infant-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Sling-Carriers-Sold-on-Walmart-com-through-Joybuy-Marketplace-Express Children’s Pajama Sets: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online Children’s Nightgowns: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Pajama-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Fashion-Online CONTACTS • I encourage you to contact Cindy Smith, Child Care Health Consultant, Bertie County at 252-794-8190 and cindy@aacfnc.org, if additional assistance regarding applicable health and safety practices. • Albemarle Smart Start Partnership (252) 333-3205, www.aacfnc.org If you have questions related to this visit or if I can be of additional assistance, I can be reached at 252-370-0207 or marquitta.holloman@dhhs.nc.gov. You may also contact Susan Fuller, Licensing Supervisor at 252-373-9809. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

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Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.