Cherry Tree House

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHERRY TREE HOUSE Facility ID: 34001425 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with Lawanda Brown, operator, by Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant. Currently your home operates with a Four-Star License, issued May 24, 2024. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care, maximum of five preschool children at any time, and sunroom is not approved child care space. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The following items were monitored during today’s visit: Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of operator files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Household members were discussed during the visit today. Qualification letters were monitored and were current for the operator, her husband and three children. Three grandchildren also live in the home but are under age sixteen. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. There are no children enrolled currently taking medication during operating hours. Household medicine is kept in a locked box. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded on 9/18/2025 A fire drill was conducted on 9/23/2025 . A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded on 7/7/2025. Ms. Brown stated she is not providing transporation. No violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Qualification letters for five(5) household members need to be printed and on file. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • All current qualification letters will need to be printed and on file. You can access these in ABCMS system. Additional information provided during today’s visit: • We discussed the QRIS during the visit today. Ms. Brown is looking at Pathway 2. We discussed Pathway 2 and the requirements during the visit today regarding the CQI, and family engagement. We also discussed the coaching requirement and I will get additional information. I sent the QRIS application link during the visit today as well. - During the visit, we discussed planting on the playground in beds or containers so any grass or vegetation can be easily cleaned up. I will also send the link for non-toxic/toxic plants that are safe for the playground. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHERRY TREE HOUSE Facility ID: 34001425 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 10/8/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 10/8/2025 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 01:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's unannounced visit was to monitor this program for compliance with applicable child care requirements. The visit was conducted with Lawanda Brown, operator, by Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant. Currently your home operates with a Four-Star License, issued May 24, 2024. Restrictions include daytime and overnight care, maximum of five preschool children at any time, and sunroom is not approved child care space. The program’s compliance history was 94% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. The following items were monitored during today’s visit: Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • ITS-SIDS • CBC Qualification • General Health • Administering of Medication • Storage of Hazardous Products • Storage of Medication • General Safety • General License Requirements • Program Records • License Posted • Fire Safety • Sanitation The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, staff/child ratio and space capacity were monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children in free play during the visit. Limited monitoring of operator files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Special Training including Health and Safety Training and Criminal Background Checks. Household members were discussed during the visit today. Qualification letters were monitored and were current for the operator, her husband and three children. Three grandchildren also live in the home but are under age sixteen. Storage and administration of medication were monitored. There are no children enrolled currently taking medication during operating hours. Household medicine is kept in a locked box. Storage of hazardous items was monitored and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded on 9/18/2025 A fire drill was conducted on 9/23/2025 . A shelter-in-place drill for the facility was recorded on 7/7/2025. Ms. Brown stated she is not providing transporation. No violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1831 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Qualification letters for five(5) household members need to be printed and on file. G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before October 22, 2025. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: • All current qualification letters will need to be printed and on file. You can access these in ABCMS system. Additional information provided during today’s visit: • We discussed the QRIS during the visit today. Ms. Brown is looking at Pathway 2. We discussed Pathway 2 and the requirements during the visit today regarding the CQI, and family engagement. We also discussed the coaching requirement and I will get additional information. I sent the QRIS application link during the visit today as well. - During the visit, we discussed planting on the playground in beds or containers so any grass or vegetation can be easily cleaned up. I will also send the link for non-toxic/toxic plants that are safe for the playground. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant (336) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: CHERRY TREE HOUSE Facility ID: 34001425 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during the second temporary time period visit and to assess for a rated license Lawanda Brown, Operator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on 3/11/2024 with restrictions of daytime and overnight care and a maximum of five preschool children. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor child care areas. Children were observed engaged in free play activities, and personal care routines. There were four children present today, ages 1 to 5 years. Ms. Brown is currently operating first and second shifts. Ms. Brown completed a rated license application. Ms. Brown stated that she does not currently have any children on any medication. She keeps household medicine locked in the kitchen. I monitored program files, staff, and children’s files. Ms. Brown is not providing transportation. Your compliance history was 92%. All facilities must maintain at least 75% or above. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 711 Outdoor stationary play equipment was not anchored and/or equipment was installed over concrete or asphalt. The outdoor swing set was not anchored. 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Poison ivy was located on the playground and needs to be removed. .1719(a)(6) 2004 For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Four(4) erolled children had an expired off-premise permission. .1723(15)(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One enrolled child did not have a signed policy on file. .1719(a)(11) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. One enrolled child did not have a hospital preference on the application. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 6/4/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical Assistance: -Any stationary equipment should be anchored for safety. Check your equipment when you complete your outdoor inspections. -I will email a toxic plant list to Ms. Brown. She is interested in additional plants to the playground area. Check the plants before planting in the outdoor area that would be accessible to children. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Consultation: -Ms. Brown has completed the water testing. She stated that the company would contact her if additional asbestos testing was needed. -She is currently working with Child Care Resource Center to prepare for the FCCERS-R to buy additional materials/equipment. She will contact me when she is ready to request it. -Your rated license will be processed when your corrections from this visit have been completed. Your 4 Star License will be based on the following: Education – The operator has a four year degree in early childhood education and therefore earned seven points in this component. Program Standards – You meet minimum requirements, have written operational policies and submitted a 3 month self-study using the FCCERS-R. You do not want the Environmental Rating Scale at this time but you stated you will request it Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Education Option: You have a four-year degree in Early Childhood Education. Total – 2 + 7 + 1 = 10 = 4 Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 881 Clemmons, NC 27012 ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.haurser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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: CHERRY TREE HOUSE Facility ID: 34001425 Consultant: JENNIFER DAVIS Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/21/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/21/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:25 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements during the second temporary time period visit and to assess for a rated license Lawanda Brown, Operator, assisted me with the visit. This facility was issued a temporary license on 3/11/2024 with restrictions of daytime and overnight care and a maximum of five preschool children. During this visit, I observed the indoor and outdoor child care areas. Children were observed engaged in free play activities, and personal care routines. There were four children present today, ages 1 to 5 years. Ms. Brown is currently operating first and second shifts. Ms. Brown completed a rated license application. Ms. Brown stated that she does not currently have any children on any medication. She keeps household medicine locked in the kitchen. I monitored program files, staff, and children’s files. Ms. Brown is not providing transportation. Your compliance history was 92%. All facilities must maintain at least 75% or above. The following violations were cited today: Violation Number Comment Rule 711 Outdoor stationary play equipment was not anchored and/or equipment was installed over concrete or asphalt. The outdoor swing set was not anchored. 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) 1940 Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. Poison ivy was located on the playground and needs to be removed. .1719(a)(6) 2004 For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Four(4) erolled children had an expired off-premise permission. .1723(15)(b) 2030 Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. One enrolled child did not have a signed policy on file. .1719(a)(11) 2041 Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation. One enrolled child did not have a hospital preference on the application. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(a)(3)(G)(H) 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. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 6/4/2024. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation If you state in your letter that corrections or changes have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information and could lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. You may email the letter to jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov. Technical Assistance: -Any stationary equipment should be anchored for safety. Check your equipment when you complete your outdoor inspections. -I will email a toxic plant list to Ms. Brown. She is interested in additional plants to the playground area. Check the plants before planting in the outdoor area that would be accessible to children. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date given in this visit summary can also lead to administrative action taken by the DCDEE. Consultation: -Ms. Brown has completed the water testing. She stated that the company would contact her if additional asbestos testing was needed. -She is currently working with Child Care Resource Center to prepare for the FCCERS-R to buy additional materials/equipment. She will contact me when she is ready to request it. -Your rated license will be processed when your corrections from this visit have been completed. Your 4 Star License will be based on the following: Education – The operator has a four year degree in early childhood education and therefore earned seven points in this component. Program Standards – You meet minimum requirements, have written operational policies and submitted a 3 month self-study using the FCCERS-R. You do not want the Environmental Rating Scale at this time but you stated you will request it Quality Point – You have chosen to meet Education Option: You have a four-year degree in Early Childhood Education. Total – 2 + 7 + 1 = 10 = 4 Star License. A new license will be mailed directly to you and must be posted upon receipt. At that time, return the old license to me as it remains the property of the State of North Carolina. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was reviewed with and provided to you. Thank you for your time and assistance during the visit. If you have any questions about the visit, please contact me or my supervisor using the information below. Jennifer Davis, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 881 Clemmons, NC 27012 ( 336 ) 317-5041 jennifer.davis@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.haurser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.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