It Takes A Village Child Care Home

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star license. Restrictions include daytime and overnight, only, maximum of five preschoolers at any time and serve no more than two infants under one year of age at a time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 6, 2025, A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. I have asked Raymona Brown who lives in the home and recorded her answer on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver Form with her signature. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 4/12/2026. A lock down drill was documented on 4/13/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 4/21/2026. There are not any pets in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No Medications were reported or observed during today's visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 and caregiver were not linked to the facility's roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before May 5, 2026. 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 Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston-Salem, NC 27114 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 discussed during today’s visit: Item #1847 The operator and caregiver were not linked to the facility’s roster in ABCMS. It is recommended to review your facility’s roster periodically to ensure it is current and in compliance with childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars information was discussed today with Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown is choosing Pathway 1: Program Assessment. We reviewed all the requirements and paperwork for applying for the rated license. I recommended Ms. Brown to the DCDEE website to review Pathway 1: Program Assessment application and the .3200 section of rules regarding the new QRIS System. Ms. Brown plans to apply for her rated license in August. It is recommended to review your WORKS account and update all education received so that your education is verified. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, (336) 987-0960, Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336)317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: MELINDA LESCAR Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 170 Time In: 08:45 AM Time Out: 11:35 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted with Melinda Lescar, Child Care Consultant and Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a Four-Star license. Restrictions include daytime and overnight, only, maximum of five preschoolers at any time and serve no more than two infants under one year of age at a time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 98% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. We tested the smoke detector during today’s visit, and it worked. Capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed staff/child interactions today. I observed children in free play activities, outdoor play, and lunch. I observed materials and activities that were available to the children. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on May 6, 2025, A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed during the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed owner status of this facility. I have asked Raymona Brown who lives in the home and recorded her answer on the Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregiver Form with her signature. Be reminded that everyone living in the home must have criminal record checks conducted every five (5) years. You may go to the Division of Child Development & Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and complete this process six (6) months prior to the expiration date on your qualifying letter. Program records and required postings were monitored. A fire drill was conducted on 4/12/2026. A lock down drill was documented on 4/13/2026. An outdoor inspection was documented on 4/21/2026. There are not any pets in the home. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Nutrition requirements were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No Medications were reported or observed during today's visit. The program does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 and caregiver were not linked to the facility's roster. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before May 5, 2026. 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 Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Melinda Lescar P.O. Box 25174 Winston-Salem, NC 27114 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 discussed during today’s visit: Item #1847 The operator and caregiver were not linked to the facility’s roster in ABCMS. It is recommended to review your facility’s roster periodically to ensure it is current and in compliance with childcare requirements. Additional Information/Consultation: The Pathway to the Stars information was discussed today with Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown is choosing Pathway 1: Program Assessment. We reviewed all the requirements and paperwork for applying for the rated license. I recommended Ms. Brown to the DCDEE website to review Pathway 1: Program Assessment application and the .3200 section of rules regarding the new QRIS System. Ms. Brown plans to apply for her rated license in August. It is recommended to review your WORKS account and update all education received so that your education is verified. You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Melinda Lescar, (336) 987-0960, Melinda.lescar@dhhs.nc.gov or Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336)317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: KELLY HEALY Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/1/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 11/1/2024 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 12:10 PM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to monitor this program for compliance with applicable requirements for a Routine Unannounced Visit. This visit was conducted with Ms. Raymona Brown, Operator and Ms. Janel Brown, Caregiver. This program currently operates with a Four Star license. Restrictions include daytime and overnight, max five preschoolers, serves no more than two infants. Ms. Brown is following her capacity and enrollment restrictions and the license is posted. She was visually supervising the children during the visit. During the visit, the children were napping. Today, the following items were monitored: • Supervision • Capacity • CPR / First Aid • SIDS training • Criminal Background Checks • General health • Administration of medication • Storage of hazardous products • Storage of medication • General safety • General license requirements • Program records • License posted • Fire safety • Sanitation Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted in accordance with DCDEE procedures for the purpose of reviewing CPR and First Aid, EPR, SIDS training, Health and Safety trainings and Criminal Background Checks. The storage and administration of medications was monitored. Medication authorization was monitored. The storage of hazardous items was monitored. A fire drill was documented on 10-02-2024. A shelter in place drill was documented on 08-02-2024. An outdoor inspection was documented on 10-02-2024. This program does not provide transportation. The following violations were documented during this visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 921 Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance was not taken for today. .1721(e)(6) 930 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Ms. J. Brown showed proof today that she was fingerprinted, however the criminal background check was not completed before it expired in July. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) I have asked Ms. R. Brown to send me written documentation by November 16, 2024 indicating that the violations that were documented today have been corrected. I have asked her to include the center name and license number in her documentation, each violation number and how each was corrected, and to both sign and date the document. The document may be mailed or emailed to me at the address below. I have reminded Ms. Brown that if the documentation indicates that corrections have been made when they have not, this may be considered falsification of information and an Administrative Action may be recommended. In addition, repeated violations, continued non-compliance, or failure to submit the compliance letter prior to the date indicated in this visit summary could lead to the recommendation of an Administrative Action. I will be able to see Ms. J. Brown's criminal qualification on the computer when it is complete. Ms. Brown stated that she will take her information to the Sheriff's Department on Monday to see if the fingerprints have been sent to Raleigh. I will remain in contact with the Browns during this process to see if there is anything I can do to assist. I have explained to the Browns that if Ms. J. Brown does not receive her Qualifying Letter by November 16, 2024 she may not continue to be at the family child care home and may not assist Ms. R. Brown with child care until she receives it. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance: I have spoken to Ms. Brown about the Criminal Background Check today. Ms. J. Brown had her fingerprints completed and has shown me proof of that today. Ms. Brown stated that she did not remember giving the Sheriff's office the form that permits them to send the fingerprints to the Raleigh office. Ms. R. Brown stated that she completed her criminal background information on the DCDEE website and paid for both criminal background checks but stated she does not remember whether she sent the receipt to the Raleigh office. Ms. R. Brown is the operator and has a Criminal Qualifying Letter; Ms. J. Brown is the Additional Caregiver and her letter expired in July. I have reviewed this visit summary with Ms. Brown at the conclusion of the visit and a copy was given to her. I appreciated Ms. Brown’s time and assistance with this visit and have encouraged her to contact me if she have any questions at 336-317-5601. Kelly Healy PO Box 20423 Winston – Salem, NC 27120 Kelly.healy@dhhs.nc.gov My supervisor, Ms. Pamela Hauser, can be reached at 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 .1711 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 08:42 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Emily Lamquaye, Child Care Consultants, with Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care; maximum of five preschoolers at any time; and serves no more than two infants under one year of age. Mrs. Brown stated she is only providing first and second shift care at this time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Mrs. Brown stated the only spaces in the home accessed by children enrolled are the child care space documented on the floor plan, the hallway, and the bathroom at the end of the hall. She stated the kitchen and living room adjoining the child care space are neither accessed by children, nor spaces designated for child care. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed five children in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, games, and activities, and participating in general routines with Ms. Brown during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/16/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were submitted prior to the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. I completed spaces which were left blank or needed revised on the form, and I discussed all information added or changed on the forms with Ms. Brown during the visit. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Program records and required postings were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/01/2024. The most recent lockdown and shelter in place drill was documented on 5/01/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/01/2024. There are currently no pets at this facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation or participate in aquatic activities or off-premise activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 409 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. 10 A NCAC 09.1701(b) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. .1713 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. .1724(b) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. .1714(d)(10) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. .1703(d)(2) 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 5/16/2024. 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 You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 following today’s visit: • Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. Ms. Brown stated she was not aware information was missing from certain documents or that certain documents were not on file. It is essential to maintain accurate and complete records for children in care to ensure all health, safety, and educational requirements are current and being followed. You may consider creating a routine schedule to follow for monitoring all Program, Staff, and Children’s files. • On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. The chair and rake were removed from the playground during the visit. It is important to monitor the outdoor learning environment daily prior to children using the space to ensure it is free of safety hazards and ready for children to explore safely. Ms. Brown was unaware of these issues. You may consider monitoring outdoor equipment daily to ensure it is in good repair. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Brown during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) (1) 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) (19) (21) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Brown confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on Monday, 4/29/2024. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You can access a colored copy of the Safe Sleep Poster and First Aid Poster at the following link: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ . The first poster ordered is free. • Please be reminded Ms. Janel Brown must complete 14.5 additional hours of on-going training by 5/16/2024. 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. Cara McKeown (Office) 336-408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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 .1714 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 08:42 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Emily Lamquaye, Child Care Consultants, with Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care; maximum of five preschoolers at any time; and serves no more than two infants under one year of age. Mrs. Brown stated she is only providing first and second shift care at this time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Mrs. Brown stated the only spaces in the home accessed by children enrolled are the child care space documented on the floor plan, the hallway, and the bathroom at the end of the hall. She stated the kitchen and living room adjoining the child care space are neither accessed by children, nor spaces designated for child care. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed five children in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, games, and activities, and participating in general routines with Ms. Brown during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/16/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were submitted prior to the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. I completed spaces which were left blank or needed revised on the form, and I discussed all information added or changed on the forms with Ms. Brown during the visit. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Program records and required postings were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/01/2024. The most recent lockdown and shelter in place drill was documented on 5/01/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/01/2024. There are currently no pets at this facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation or participate in aquatic activities or off-premise activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 409 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. 10 A NCAC 09.1701(b) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. .1713 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. .1724(b) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. .1714(d)(10) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. .1703(d)(2) 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 5/16/2024. 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 You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 following today’s visit: • Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. Ms. Brown stated she was not aware information was missing from certain documents or that certain documents were not on file. It is essential to maintain accurate and complete records for children in care to ensure all health, safety, and educational requirements are current and being followed. You may consider creating a routine schedule to follow for monitoring all Program, Staff, and Children’s files. • On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. The chair and rake were removed from the playground during the visit. It is important to monitor the outdoor learning environment daily prior to children using the space to ensure it is free of safety hazards and ready for children to explore safely. Ms. Brown was unaware of these issues. You may consider monitoring outdoor equipment daily to ensure it is in good repair. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Brown during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) (1) 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) (19) (21) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Brown confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on Monday, 4/29/2024. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You can access a colored copy of the Safe Sleep Poster and First Aid Poster at the following link: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ . The first poster ordered is free. • Please be reminded Ms. Janel Brown must complete 14.5 additional hours of on-going training by 5/16/2024. 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. Cara McKeown (Office) 336-408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 08:42 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Emily Lamquaye, Child Care Consultants, with Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care; maximum of five preschoolers at any time; and serves no more than two infants under one year of age. Mrs. Brown stated she is only providing first and second shift care at this time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Mrs. Brown stated the only spaces in the home accessed by children enrolled are the child care space documented on the floor plan, the hallway, and the bathroom at the end of the hall. She stated the kitchen and living room adjoining the child care space are neither accessed by children, nor spaces designated for child care. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed five children in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, games, and activities, and participating in general routines with Ms. Brown during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/16/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were submitted prior to the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. I completed spaces which were left blank or needed revised on the form, and I discussed all information added or changed on the forms with Ms. Brown during the visit. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Program records and required postings were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/01/2024. The most recent lockdown and shelter in place drill was documented on 5/01/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/01/2024. There are currently no pets at this facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation or participate in aquatic activities or off-premise activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 409 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. 10 A NCAC 09.1701(b) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. .1713 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. .1724(b) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. .1714(d)(10) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. .1703(d)(2) 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 5/16/2024. 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 You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 following today’s visit: • Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. Ms. Brown stated she was not aware information was missing from certain documents or that certain documents were not on file. It is essential to maintain accurate and complete records for children in care to ensure all health, safety, and educational requirements are current and being followed. You may consider creating a routine schedule to follow for monitoring all Program, Staff, and Children’s files. • On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. The chair and rake were removed from the playground during the visit. It is important to monitor the outdoor learning environment daily prior to children using the space to ensure it is free of safety hazards and ready for children to explore safely. Ms. Brown was unaware of these issues. You may consider monitoring outdoor equipment daily to ensure it is in good repair. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Brown during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) (1) 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) (19) (21) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Brown confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on Monday, 4/29/2024. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You can access a colored copy of the Safe Sleep Poster and First Aid Poster at the following link: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ . The first poster ordered is free. • Please be reminded Ms. Janel Brown must complete 14.5 additional hours of on-going training by 5/16/2024. 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. Cara McKeown (Office) 336-408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/2/2024 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 5/2/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 228 Time In: 08:42 AM Time Out: 12:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced An unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted at this family childcare home to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. This visit was conducted by Cara McKeown-Stewart and Emily Lamquaye, Child Care Consultants, with Raymona Brown, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care; maximum of five preschoolers at any time; and serves no more than two infants under one year of age. Mrs. Brown stated she is only providing first and second shift care at this time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 97% prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. A walk-through of the home was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Mrs. Brown stated the only spaces in the home accessed by children enrolled are the child care space documented on the floor plan, the hallway, and the bathroom at the end of the hall. She stated the kitchen and living room adjoining the child care space are neither accessed by children, nor spaces designated for child care. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed five children in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, games, and activities, and participating in general routines with Ms. Brown during the visit. I observed developmentally appropriate materials and activities were available to the children in the licensed space. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 5/16/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were submitted prior to the visit for the operator and additional caregiver. I completed spaces which were left blank or needed revised on the form, and I discussed all information added or changed on the forms with Ms. Brown during the visit. A FCCH and Centers Located in a Residence Operator’s Statement of Responsibility form was reviewed and signed during the visit. We discussed the owner status of this facility. Program records and required postings were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/01/2024. The most recent lockdown and shelter in place drill was documented on 5/01/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/01/2024. There are currently no pets at this facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not provide transportation or participate in aquatic activities or off-premise activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 409 Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. 10 A NCAC 09.1701(b) 904 Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. .1713 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1804 Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. .1724(b) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. .1714(d)(10) 2023 Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. .1703(d)(2) 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 5/16/2024. 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 You may email the letter to cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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 following today’s visit: • Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic #s 2 (Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator; Topic #s 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), 8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment), and 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the additional caregiver. A Safe Sleep Poster was not observed to be posted. An Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file for review. The application for one child enrolled and copies of blank incident reports were not observed in the Ready to Go file. The additional caregiver needed to complete 10 hours of ongoing training by 6/21/2023 to be in compliance with last year’s training requirements; 1.5 hours were completed by 6/21/23, and 5.5 hours have been completed to date. Ms. Brown stated she was not aware information was missing from certain documents or that certain documents were not on file. It is essential to maintain accurate and complete records for children in care to ensure all health, safety, and educational requirements are current and being followed. You may consider creating a routine schedule to follow for monitoring all Program, Staff, and Children’s files. • On the playground, the following items were observed to be cracked in one or more places and sharp to the touch: one plastic child-sized chair, one plastic shovel, one child-sized plastic basketball goal (hoop cracked in three places and sharp to the touch in two places). A plastic bracket (which may have secured an outdoor gate at one point) was observed on the lower right base of the top of the wooden stairs leading down to the playground from the porch; this bracket was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. The chair and rake were removed from the playground during the visit. It is important to monitor the outdoor learning environment daily prior to children using the space to ensure it is free of safety hazards and ready for children to explore safely. Ms. Brown was unaware of these issues. You may consider monitoring outdoor equipment daily to ensure it is in good repair. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Brown during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (b) 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a) (1) 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a) (19) (21) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Brown confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she enrolled in testing on Monday, 4/29/2024. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. • You can access a colored copy of the Safe Sleep Poster and First Aid Poster at the following link: https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/resources/posters/ . The first poster ordered is free. • Please be reminded Ms. Janel Brown must complete 14.5 additional hours of on-going training by 5/16/2024. 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. Cara McKeown (Office) 336-408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov For the latest information, please visit the DCDEE website www.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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Raymona Brown, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Ms. Brown’s daughter, Janel Brown, serves as an additional caregiver, and was present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license effective 7/22/2021. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care, maximum of five preschool children at any time; no more than two infants under age one. The program’s compliance history was 98 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. 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. Ms. Brown stated she is the only person living in the home. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Ms. Brown stated children enrolled do not access the kitchen for any reason or any of the rooms along the hallway, other than the bathroom. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in activity centers, doing holiday art activities, engaging in circle time, songs, and activities with the additional caregiver, and eating lunch during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. The operator stated the facility does not provide care for infants. A current CBC qualification letter was not observed on file for the operator. This was corrected during the visit. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 12/01/2023. A fire drill was recorded 12/04/2023. A lock down and shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 11/01/2023. There are currently no pets at the facility. Child Care Rule .1719 (a)(2) was monitored for compliance. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities at this time. The following 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. A current CBC qualification letter was not observed to be on file for the operator. 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. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: N/A Consultation provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. - Ms. J. Brown stated she is unable to access DCDEE Moodle currently; she stated she has been in correspondence via phone with DCDEE Moodle technical support. Ms. Brown stated she currently has a ticket number open for service and is awaiting a call back. • Please add copies of blank Incident Reports to your Ready to Go file. • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) using your NCID login and password information to access and print your most current CBC qualification letter at the following link: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Home • You can access the course for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment course at the following website link: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ • Please monitor outdoor gates and hinges for developing rust and secure outdoor stair rails to ensure stability. • Please be reminded your facility is in cohort one. Throughout the next few months, I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, the Division will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@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: IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE HOME Facility ID: 34000520 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/4/2023 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 12/4/2023 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 130 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Raymona Brown, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Ms. Brown’s daughter, Janel Brown, serves as an additional caregiver, and was present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 4-Star license effective 7/22/2021. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care, maximum of five preschool children at any time; no more than two infants under age one. The program’s compliance history was 98 % prior to today’s visit. All programs are required to maintain at least 75% compliance. 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. Ms. Brown stated she is the only person living in the home. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Ms. Brown stated children enrolled do not access the kitchen for any reason or any of the rooms along the hallway, other than the bathroom. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed positive interactions today. I observed children playing in activity centers, doing holiday art activities, engaging in circle time, songs, and activities with the additional caregiver, and eating lunch during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. The operator stated the facility does not provide care for infants. A current CBC qualification letter was not observed on file for the operator. This was corrected during the visit. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage hazardous items was monitored today. A playground inspection was recorded 12/01/2023. A fire drill was recorded 12/04/2023. A lock down and shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded 11/01/2023. There are currently no pets at the facility. Child Care Rule .1719 (a)(2) was monitored for compliance. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise activities at this time. The following 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. A current CBC qualification letter was not observed to be on file for the operator. 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. Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical assistance provided during today’s visit: N/A Consultation provided during today’s visit: • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. - Ms. J. Brown stated she is unable to access DCDEE Moodle currently; she stated she has been in correspondence via phone with DCDEE Moodle technical support. Ms. Brown stated she currently has a ticket number open for service and is awaiting a call back. • Please add copies of blank Incident Reports to your Ready to Go file. • You can access the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) using your NCID login and password information to access and print your most current CBC qualification letter at the following link: https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Home • You can access the course for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment course at the following website link: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/online-trainings/ • Please monitor outdoor gates and hinges for developing rust and secure outdoor stair rails to ensure stability. • Please be reminded your facility is in cohort one. Throughout the next few months, I recommend you consider completing the following tasks and activities that will help prepare you for your reassessment year, which will be sometime between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. If possible, the Division will align the reassessment with your annual compliance visit timeframe. • Have all staff update WORKS accounts to reflect all currently completed coursework (DCDEE-WORKS) • Determine whether you wish to have Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments [ITERS-R, ECERS-R, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R] conducted • Request technical assistance with your child care consultant and local partners • Participate in local CCR&R and NCPC quality related training/workshops (CCRR Information) • Reach out to your local Community College to discuss educational opportunities • Review NCRLAP website ERS resources (www.NCRLAP.org). To help review ERS requirements and think carefully about the current characteristics and practices in your program and classrooms, check out the Thinking More worksheets. A worksheet is available for each subscale of each rating scale. • Family child care home providers consider the FCCERS-R self-study process and timeline for completion since it must occur over a 3-month time period prior to your rated license reassessment • Consider requesting an ERS assessment (free of charge) during the preparation year. Remember the scores can be used in a variety of ways o ERS assessments can be requested during the preparation year and scores can be used as guidance to enhance program quality o If desired, assessment scores can be used during the preparation year if the operator wants to move forward with a rated license reassessment o Assessment scores can be saved to use during the reassessment year o Facilities can request another ERS assessment (free of charge) in your reassessment year for any ERS assessment scoring less than a 5.0 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. Cara McKeown-Stewart, Child Care Consultant (336) 408-4849 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov Pamela Hauser, Supervisor pamela.hauser@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