Little Geniuses Learning Center

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 08:36 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Three children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Mrs. and Mr. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 5/27/2026. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care, lockdown), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care, lockdown), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care, lockdown). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/07/2026. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/26/2026. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. It is important for all children’s health records to be on file within the time frame required to ensure the health & safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated there were issues with the faxing of this medical report between the doctor’s office and the facility; the doctor’s office was stating faxes were reading as “Sent”, but were not being received on Mrs. Ferguson’s end. Mrs. Ferguson contacted the parent during the visit, and the parent stated he has a copy of the physical in his vehicle and will bring it to the program when he picks the child up today. You may consider creating a reminder for any new children enrolling approximately ten days prior to the child’s 30-day enrollment date to ensure all health reports are placed on file within the required timeframe. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to; this nail was accessible to children and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Mr. Ferguson made this nail inaccessible to children during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was discussed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS regarding required paperwork when new children are enrolled or former children are re-enrolled. Also remember the CBC Qualification Letter for B. R. Ferguson is due to be renewed before 9/13/2026. Also be reminded the ITS SIDS training for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 11/14/2026. Mr. Ferguson will be required to complete 20 hours of on-going training annually, as long as he is working greater than five hours per week at the facility. • 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; you were given the opportunity to as questions. Contact me at (Cara McKeown-Stewart, (336) 408-4849, cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov ) or (Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance with this visit. 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 .1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 08:36 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Three children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Mrs. and Mr. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 5/27/2026. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care, lockdown), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care, lockdown), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care, lockdown). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/07/2026. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/26/2026. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. It is important for all children’s health records to be on file within the time frame required to ensure the health & safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated there were issues with the faxing of this medical report between the doctor’s office and the facility; the doctor’s office was stating faxes were reading as “Sent”, but were not being received on Mrs. Ferguson’s end. Mrs. Ferguson contacted the parent during the visit, and the parent stated he has a copy of the physical in his vehicle and will bring it to the program when he picks the child up today. You may consider creating a reminder for any new children enrolling approximately ten days prior to the child’s 30-day enrollment date to ensure all health reports are placed on file within the required timeframe. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to; this nail was accessible to children and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Mr. Ferguson made this nail inaccessible to children during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was discussed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS regarding required paperwork when new children are enrolled or former children are re-enrolled. Also remember the CBC Qualification Letter for B. R. Ferguson is due to be renewed before 9/13/2026. Also be reminded the ITS SIDS training for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 11/14/2026. Mr. Ferguson will be required to complete 20 hours of on-going training annually, as long as he is working greater than five hours per week at the facility. • 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; you were given the opportunity to as questions. Contact me at (Cara McKeown-Stewart, (336) 408-4849, cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov ) or (Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance with this visit. 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 09.1721 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 08:36 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Three children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Mrs. and Mr. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 5/27/2026. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care, lockdown), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care, lockdown), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care, lockdown). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/07/2026. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/26/2026. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. It is important for all children’s health records to be on file within the time frame required to ensure the health & safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated there were issues with the faxing of this medical report between the doctor’s office and the facility; the doctor’s office was stating faxes were reading as “Sent”, but were not being received on Mrs. Ferguson’s end. Mrs. Ferguson contacted the parent during the visit, and the parent stated he has a copy of the physical in his vehicle and will bring it to the program when he picks the child up today. You may consider creating a reminder for any new children enrolling approximately ten days prior to the child’s 30-day enrollment date to ensure all health reports are placed on file within the required timeframe. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to; this nail was accessible to children and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Mr. Ferguson made this nail inaccessible to children during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was discussed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS regarding required paperwork when new children are enrolled or former children are re-enrolled. Also remember the CBC Qualification Letter for B. R. Ferguson is due to be renewed before 9/13/2026. Also be reminded the ITS SIDS training for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 11/14/2026. Mr. Ferguson will be required to complete 20 hours of on-going training annually, as long as he is working greater than five hours per week at the facility. • 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; you were given the opportunity to as questions. Contact me at (Cara McKeown-Stewart, (336) 408-4849, cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov ) or (Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance with this visit. 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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 08:36 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Three children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Mrs. and Mr. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 5/27/2026. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care, lockdown), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care, lockdown), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care, lockdown). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/07/2026. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/26/2026. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. It is important for all children’s health records to be on file within the time frame required to ensure the health & safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated there were issues with the faxing of this medical report between the doctor’s office and the facility; the doctor’s office was stating faxes were reading as “Sent”, but were not being received on Mrs. Ferguson’s end. Mrs. Ferguson contacted the parent during the visit, and the parent stated he has a copy of the physical in his vehicle and will bring it to the program when he picks the child up today. You may consider creating a reminder for any new children enrolling approximately ten days prior to the child’s 30-day enrollment date to ensure all health reports are placed on file within the required timeframe. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to; this nail was accessible to children and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Mr. Ferguson made this nail inaccessible to children during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was discussed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS regarding required paperwork when new children are enrolled or former children are re-enrolled. Also remember the CBC Qualification Letter for B. R. Ferguson is due to be renewed before 9/13/2026. Also be reminded the ITS SIDS training for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 11/14/2026. Mr. Ferguson will be required to complete 20 hours of on-going training annually, as long as he is working greater than five hours per week at the facility. • 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; you were given the opportunity to as questions. Contact me at (Cara McKeown-Stewart, (336) 408-4849, cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov ) or (Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance with this visit. 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/12/2026 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/12/2026 Age: From 1 To 2 Total Minutes: 234 Time In: 08:36 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was also present during the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Three children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Mrs. and Mr. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 5/27/2026. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/08/2026 (1st shift care, lockdown), 5/08/2026 (2nd shift care, lockdown), and 5/08/2026 (3rd shift care, lockdown). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/07/2026. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 910 Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 5/26/2026. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The medical report for one child enrolled on 3/23/2026 was not observed on file for review. It is important for all children’s health records to be on file within the time frame required to ensure the health & safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated there were issues with the faxing of this medical report between the doctor’s office and the facility; the doctor’s office was stating faxes were reading as “Sent”, but were not being received on Mrs. Ferguson’s end. Mrs. Ferguson contacted the parent during the visit, and the parent stated he has a copy of the physical in his vehicle and will bring it to the program when he picks the child up today. You may consider creating a reminder for any new children enrolling approximately ten days prior to the child’s 30-day enrollment date to ensure all health reports are placed on file within the required timeframe. One nail on the outdoor fencing inside the playground was observed to be separated from the board it was attached to; this nail was accessible to children and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Mr. Ferguson made this nail inaccessible to children during the visit. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was discussed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1721 REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS regarding required paperwork when new children are enrolled or former children are re-enrolled. Also remember the CBC Qualification Letter for B. R. Ferguson is due to be renewed before 9/13/2026. Also be reminded the ITS SIDS training for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 11/14/2026. Mr. Ferguson will be required to complete 20 hours of on-going training annually, as long as he is working greater than five hours per week at the facility. • 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; you were given the opportunity to as questions. Contact me at (Cara McKeown-Stewart, (336) 408-4849, cara.mckeown-stewart@dhhs.nc.gov ) or (Pam Hauser, Supervisor, (336) 317-5003, pamela.hauser@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. Thank you for your time and assistance with this visit. 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 11/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was present when I arrived at the visit. Lisa Ferguson, Operator, arrived to the home less than thirty minutes after I arrived. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, and Benny Ferguson, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/2019. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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. Mrs. Ferguson stated she, Mr. Ferguson, one of her sons, and her daughter (who is not yet 16 years of age) are the only people living in the home. Be reminded that you must have a criminal record check 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed the child in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, participating in general routines and other activities with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 11/12/2025. The most recent fire drills were recorded on the following dates: 1st shift – 11/07/25; 2nd shift – 11/06/25; 3rd shift care – 11/06/25. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded on 8/28/2025; this was recorded as conducted on all three shifts of care. There are currently no pets in the home. The program does not participate in aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. Times of departure for children leaving the family child care home for school were not recorded for three children enrolled. .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). The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. Two wooden fencing boards were observed to have become detached at the base of the fencing on the right side (facing away from the home) of the playground, exposing at least one sharp nail. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/01/2025. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. It is necessary for all additional caregivers and residents to have a current CBC Qualification letter at all times to ensure the safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated she had thought Mr. Ferguson had renewed his CBC Qualification Letter when she had last renewed hers and that this was accidentally overlooked. You may consider setting a calendar reminder to begin this process up to six months (and a minimum of three months) prior to the CBC expiration date moving forward. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a)(19) regarding jump ropes Mrs. Ferguson is currently using the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for her formative assessments. She stated she is currently working to individualize lesson plans for infants and toddlers enrolled; preschool and School Age lesson plans are more group-centered with opportunities for individualized learning and focus. As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. Beginning in October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Mrs. Ferguson stated during today’s visit she is currently planning to choose Pathway #3, the Accreditation Pathway through the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). She stated she is currently working with Smart Start of Forsyth County for ongoing support with the accreditation process, which takes approximately nine months. Mrs. Ferguson stated she began this process two months ago and is currently waiting to receive the Provider Guide to Achieving NAFCC accreditation material from NAFCC. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 11/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was present when I arrived at the visit. Lisa Ferguson, Operator, arrived to the home less than thirty minutes after I arrived. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, and Benny Ferguson, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/2019. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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. Mrs. Ferguson stated she, Mr. Ferguson, one of her sons, and her daughter (who is not yet 16 years of age) are the only people living in the home. Be reminded that you must have a criminal record check 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed the child in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, participating in general routines and other activities with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 11/12/2025. The most recent fire drills were recorded on the following dates: 1st shift – 11/07/25; 2nd shift – 11/06/25; 3rd shift care – 11/06/25. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded on 8/28/2025; this was recorded as conducted on all three shifts of care. There are currently no pets in the home. The program does not participate in aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. Times of departure for children leaving the family child care home for school were not recorded for three children enrolled. .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). The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. Two wooden fencing boards were observed to have become detached at the base of the fencing on the right side (facing away from the home) of the playground, exposing at least one sharp nail. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/01/2025. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. It is necessary for all additional caregivers and residents to have a current CBC Qualification letter at all times to ensure the safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated she had thought Mr. Ferguson had renewed his CBC Qualification Letter when she had last renewed hers and that this was accidentally overlooked. You may consider setting a calendar reminder to begin this process up to six months (and a minimum of three months) prior to the CBC expiration date moving forward. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a)(19) regarding jump ropes Mrs. Ferguson is currently using the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for her formative assessments. She stated she is currently working to individualize lesson plans for infants and toddlers enrolled; preschool and School Age lesson plans are more group-centered with opportunities for individualized learning and focus. As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. Beginning in October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Mrs. Ferguson stated during today’s visit she is currently planning to choose Pathway #3, the Accreditation Pathway through the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). She stated she is currently working with Smart Start of Forsyth County for ongoing support with the accreditation process, which takes approximately nine months. Mrs. Ferguson stated she began this process two months ago and is currently waiting to receive the Provider Guide to Achieving NAFCC accreditation material from NAFCC. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 11/17/2025 Number Present: 1 Completed Date: 11/17/2025 Age: From 1 To 1 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Benny Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, was present when I arrived at the visit. Lisa Ferguson, Operator, arrived to the home less than thirty minutes after I arrived. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, and Benny Ferguson, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/2019. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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. Mrs. Ferguson stated she, Mr. Ferguson, one of her sons, and her daughter (who is not yet 16 years of age) are the only people living in the home. Be reminded that you must have a criminal record check 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed the child in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, participating in general routines and other activities with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 11/12/2025. The most recent fire drills were recorded on the following dates: 1st shift – 11/07/25; 2nd shift – 11/06/25; 3rd shift care – 11/06/25. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded on 8/28/2025; this was recorded as conducted on all three shifts of care. There are currently no pets in the home. The program does not participate in aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s 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. Times of departure for children leaving the family child care home for school were not recorded for three children enrolled. .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). The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. Two wooden fencing boards were observed to have become detached at the base of the fencing on the right side (facing away from the home) of the playground, exposing at least one sharp nail. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. You must correct the violations cited during today's visit immediately and send me documentation verifying compliance on or before 12/01/2025. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: 4948 Martin View Lane 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 during today’s visit: The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for additional caregiver, B. Ferguson, expired on 10/21/2025. It is necessary for all additional caregivers and residents to have a current CBC Qualification letter at all times to ensure the safety of children enrolled. Mrs. Ferguson stated she had thought Mr. Ferguson had renewed his CBC Qualification Letter when she had last renewed hers and that this was accidentally overlooked. You may consider setting a calendar reminder to begin this process up to six months (and a minimum of three months) prior to the CBC expiration date moving forward. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT (a)(19) regarding jump ropes Mrs. Ferguson is currently using the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for her formative assessments. She stated she is currently working to individualize lesson plans for infants and toddlers enrolled; preschool and School Age lesson plans are more group-centered with opportunities for individualized learning and focus. As the Hold Harmless period has ended, and preparations for the new QRIS Modernization process are underway, I have included the link below to DCDEE’s NC Child Care Commission’s QRIS Modernization Plan (QRIS Reform) website link: https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization • Consider participating in an outreach assessment: https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/outreachassessments/ • Visit the NCRLAP website: Get Ready for the 3s (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, FCCERS-3) https://ncrlap.org/Resources/pages/get-ready-for-3s/ Additionally, you may consider reaching out to local partners at Child Care Resource Center and/or Smart Start of Forsyth County. Their teams are working diligently to support programs with training and more detailed information on the ERS-3 at this time. Beginning in October, child care consultants will begin discussing the new rules in Section .3200; Standards for Two through Five Star Rated Licenses during licensing visits. Consultants will review the pathway options, identify facility needs, answer questions, and work with the facility operator to establish an individualized timeline for transition to a new rated license. Mrs. Ferguson stated during today’s visit she is currently planning to choose Pathway #3, the Accreditation Pathway through the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). She stated she is currently working with Smart Start of Forsyth County for ongoing support with the accreditation process, which takes approximately nine months. Mrs. Ferguson stated she began this process two months ago and is currently waiting to receive the Provider Guide to Achieving NAFCC accreditation material from NAFCC. On-Going Professional Development In addition to the required Health and Safety Trainings, staff can access professional development training on the DCDEE website in Moodle under Early Childhood Professional Development in the categories of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Orientation and Regulatory. Updated training modules are being added, including a Child Care Rule Rollout with new rules effective July 1, 2025, found under the Regulatory tab. Specifically, under the Orientation tab, I would encourage all staff to complete the training for “Child Development Module.” This training module provides a basic overview about child development and is designed to help early educators support infants, toddlers, and preschool children to reach their next developmental milestone. In addition to gaining introductory knowledge about child development, early educators will learn about the many resources and professional agencies available in North Carolina to help with promoting a responsive and engaging learning environment to support all children served. Upon completion, participants will receive one (1) contact hour credit (CHC). An individual NCID username and password is needed to access the DCDEE Moodle. If you experience problems with Moodle, contact dcdee_moodle_support@dhhs.nc.gov for assistance. For other training-related questions, please contact the Training and Program Development Consultant, Amia Eaton by calling (919) 814-6365 or emailing her at Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov 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

10A NCAC 09 .1725 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/27/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/27/2025 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 190 Time In: 10:20 AM Time Out: 01:30 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 with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any time. The license was observed, and the restrictions were found in compliance. The program’s compliance history was 95% 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Four children were present during the visit; they were observed playing with toys, participating in general routines, engaging in conversations and activities with Ms. Ferguson, eating lunch, and napping 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 6/18/2024. A Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers form was completed for the Operator and additional caregiver 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 most recent fire drill was documented on the following dates: 5/05/2025 (1st shift care), 5/02/2025 (2nd shift care), and 5/02/2025 (3rd shift care). The most recent emergency drills were documented on the following dates: 5/02/2025 (1st shift care, lockdown), 3/06/2025 (2nd shift care, shelter-in-place), and 3/07/2025 (3rd shift care, shelter-in-place). The last outdoor inspection was documented on 5/02/2025. There are currently no pets at the facility. Staff files and children’s records were monitored per DCDEE procedures. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. No medications were observed nor reported. The program does not transport children or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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 posted in the space designated for child care. .1724(b) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Consultation provided following today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Mrs. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1725 SANITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES (9) regarding handwashing as infants grow older and have increased head control. Please monitor the outdoor learning environment for mushrooms growing and for toys which may be developing a buildup of mildew. Please consider removing the applications and information from the Ready to Go File for children who are no longer enrolled in care. Be reminded the CPR/FA certification for yourself and Mr. Ferguson are due to be renewed in early December. Also be reminded the Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for Mr. Ferguson is due to be renewed by 10/21/2025. • 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 reviewed with and provided to you, and you were provided the opportunity to ask questions during and at the conclusion of the visit. Thank you for your time and assistance with this 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 .0606 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 1/9/2025 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 1/9/2025 Age: From 4 To 4 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: 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, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 9/19/2019. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. The program’s compliance history was 93% 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. Mrs. Ferguson stated she, Mr. Ferguson, one of her sons, and her daughter are the only people living in the home. Be reminded that you must have a criminal record check 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed the children in care playing with toys, engaging in conversations, general routines and other activities with Ms. Ferguson during the visit. Limited monitoring of staff files was conducted for the purpose of reviewing training regarding CPR/First Aid, EPR, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, ITS-SIDS, and Criminal Background Checks. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and found to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/06/2024. A fire drill was recorded 12/06/2024. A shelter in place drill for the facility was recorded on 12/04/24. There are currently no pets in the home. The program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violation was cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1876 The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been updated in the Risk Management Portal since 7/03/2023. .1714(e ) Additional monitoring visits may be conducted during the year to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements. Technical Assistance Provided during today’s visit: The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not bee updated in the Risk Management Portal since 7/03/2023. It is important for an updated physical copy of the EPR plan to be on printed and on file at all times, in the event an unexpected emergency evacuation must occur. Ms. Ferguson stated she did not realize the EPR plan needed to be updated annually in the portal, but that she would do so moving forward. I provided Ms. Ferguson contact information for Amia Eaton, Training and Program Development Consultant, for further guidance, if necessary. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rule was reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .0606 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) You may contact Amia M. Eaton , Training and Program Development Consultant, for support in accessing the Risk Management Portal, if needed, at (919) 814-6365 or via email at: Amia.Eaton@dhhs.nc.gov The Criminal Background Checks for the operator and additional caregiver expire on 12/02/25 and 10/21/25, respectively; you may begin this renewal process up to six months prior to the expiration date. North Carolina child care administrators can now view and edit their facility’s staff roster in ABCMS, the DCDEE’s criminal background check system. Provider Access to ABCMS allows administrators to: • See the real-time background check status of staff members. • Run a printable report of the staff roster to assist with compliance visits. • See new background check applicants and add to staff roster. To get started, complete the ABCMS Child Care Provider Portal Training in Moodle—a video tutorial followed by a few questions. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. 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

10A NCAC 09 .1711 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Child Care Consultant, with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any time. Mrs. Ferguson stated her husband, Mr. Ferguson, is an additional caregiver who provides care less than five (5) hours per week. 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed four (4) children in care playing with toys, playing outdoors, engaging in conversations, eating lunch, napping, and participating in general routines with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/27/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were completed for the Operator and Additional Caregiver. I discussed all information on the forms with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/03/2024. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 5/30/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 6/03/2024. 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. Ms. Ferguson stated the program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) 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 7/02/2024. 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: • On the playground, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Each of these items was removed from the outdoor play area during the visit. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. It is important for the outdoor learning environment to be safe for children’s play and exploration. Mrs. Ferguson stated she and her husband had recently hammered down the border ties, but would do so again. She also stated they have removed several small wasp nests already. You may consider sorting through each outdoor toy bin to ensure all broken toys have been removed. You may also consider monitoring the outdoor learning environment daily, prior to children’s use, especially during warmer weather when insects tend to build nests more in shady areas. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. Ms. Ferguson placed this item into locked storage during the visit. Consultation provided following today’s visit: If used as a substitute or additional caregiver for greater than five hours per week, Mr. Ferguson will need to complete Health & Safety training Topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent. He will also be required to complete twenty (20) hours of ongoing training per year. The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a)(1) 10A NCAC 09 .1724 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Ferguson confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed testing on 4/23/2024, and she received notification of exemption from required asbestos inspection on 5/16/2024 and that no further action was required. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Child Care Consultant, with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any time. Mrs. Ferguson stated her husband, Mr. Ferguson, is an additional caregiver who provides care less than five (5) hours per week. 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed four (4) children in care playing with toys, playing outdoors, engaging in conversations, eating lunch, napping, and participating in general routines with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/27/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were completed for the Operator and Additional Caregiver. I discussed all information on the forms with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/03/2024. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 5/30/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 6/03/2024. 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. Ms. Ferguson stated the program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) 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 7/02/2024. 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: • On the playground, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Each of these items was removed from the outdoor play area during the visit. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. It is important for the outdoor learning environment to be safe for children’s play and exploration. Mrs. Ferguson stated she and her husband had recently hammered down the border ties, but would do so again. She also stated they have removed several small wasp nests already. You may consider sorting through each outdoor toy bin to ensure all broken toys have been removed. You may also consider monitoring the outdoor learning environment daily, prior to children’s use, especially during warmer weather when insects tend to build nests more in shady areas. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. Ms. Ferguson placed this item into locked storage during the visit. Consultation provided following today’s visit: If used as a substitute or additional caregiver for greater than five hours per week, Mr. Ferguson will need to complete Health & Safety training Topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent. He will also be required to complete twenty (20) hours of ongoing training per year. The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a)(1) 10A NCAC 09 .1724 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Ferguson confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed testing on 4/23/2024, and she received notification of exemption from required asbestos inspection on 5/16/2024 and that no further action was required. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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 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 .1724 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Child Care Consultant, with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any time. Mrs. Ferguson stated her husband, Mr. Ferguson, is an additional caregiver who provides care less than five (5) hours per week. 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed four (4) children in care playing with toys, playing outdoors, engaging in conversations, eating lunch, napping, and participating in general routines with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/27/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were completed for the Operator and Additional Caregiver. I discussed all information on the forms with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/03/2024. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 5/30/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 6/03/2024. 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. Ms. Ferguson stated the program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) 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 7/02/2024. 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: • On the playground, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Each of these items was removed from the outdoor play area during the visit. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. It is important for the outdoor learning environment to be safe for children’s play and exploration. Mrs. Ferguson stated she and her husband had recently hammered down the border ties, but would do so again. She also stated they have removed several small wasp nests already. You may consider sorting through each outdoor toy bin to ensure all broken toys have been removed. You may also consider monitoring the outdoor learning environment daily, prior to children’s use, especially during warmer weather when insects tend to build nests more in shady areas. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. Ms. Ferguson placed this item into locked storage during the visit. Consultation provided following today’s visit: If used as a substitute or additional caregiver for greater than five hours per week, Mr. Ferguson will need to complete Health & Safety training Topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent. He will also be required to complete twenty (20) hours of ongoing training per year. The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a)(1) 10A NCAC 09 .1724 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Ferguson confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed testing on 4/23/2024, and she received notification of exemption from required asbestos inspection on 5/16/2024 and that no further action was required. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 6/18/2024 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 6/18/2024 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 230 Time In: 09:40 AM Time Out: 01:30 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, Child Care Consultant, with Lisa Ferguson, Operator. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschoolers at any time. Mrs. Ferguson stated her husband, Mr. Ferguson, is an additional caregiver who provides care less than five (5) hours per week. 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. Upon arrival, capacity was monitored as indicated on the attached worksheet. Supervision was adequate during the visit. I observed four (4) children in care playing with toys, playing outdoors, engaging in conversations, eating lunch, napping, and participating in general routines with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/27/2023. Verification of Required Information for Operator and Additional Caregivers forms were completed for the Operator and Additional Caregiver. I discussed all information on the forms with Ms. Ferguson 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 6/03/2024. The most recent lockdown drill was documented on 5/30/2024. The last outdoor inspection was documented on 6/03/2024. 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. Ms. Ferguson stated the program does not provide transportation or participate in off-premise or aquatic activities at this time. The following violations were cited during today’s visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 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, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 2048 Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) 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 7/02/2024. 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: • On the playground, one piece of toy plastic fencing and one large plastic Lego block were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Each of these items was removed from the outdoor play area during the visit. Underneath the deck boards, where children play in the shade, at times, a wasp nest was observed with at least three wasps moving on the outside of the nest. Two broken parts of one area of a plastic sand and water table were observed to be sharp to the touch. Four metal border ties were observed to be not flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. It is important for the outdoor learning environment to be safe for children’s play and exploration. Mrs. Ferguson stated she and her husband had recently hammered down the border ties, but would do so again. She also stated they have removed several small wasp nests already. You may consider sorting through each outdoor toy bin to ensure all broken toys have been removed. You may also consider monitoring the outdoor learning environment daily, prior to children’s use, especially during warmer weather when insects tend to build nests more in shady areas. A container of stick deodorant labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in a cubby less than five feet from the ground. Ms. Ferguson placed this item into locked storage during the visit. Consultation provided following today’s visit: If used as a substitute or additional caregiver for greater than five hours per week, Mr. Ferguson will need to complete Health & Safety training Topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent. He will also be required to complete twenty (20) hours of ongoing training per year. The following Child Care Rules were reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: 10A NCAC 09 .1711 SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN IN A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (a)(1) 10A NCAC 09 .1724 SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES (b) On February 21, 2024, I emailed you a document regarding required Lead and Asbestos Testing. Mrs. Ferguson confirmed during today’s visit that the email was received and provided information that she completed testing on 4/23/2024, and she received notification of exemption from required asbestos inspection on 5/16/2024 and that no further action was required. • You must notify your consultant 30 days prior to changing the ownership status of your facility. 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 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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

10A NCAC 09 .1715 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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

10A NCAC 09 .1718 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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

10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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: LITTLE GENIUSES LEARNING CENTER Facility ID: 34000673 Consultant: CARA MCKEOWN-STEWART Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 185 Time In: 09:55 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable childcare requirements for a routine unannounced visit. You, Lisa Ferguson, Operator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a 5-Star license effective 7/19/19. Restrictions include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift care and a maximum of five preschool children at any time. 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. Ferguson stated she, her husband, her two sons who are 16 years of age or older, and her daughter are the only persons living in the home. One of Ms. Ferugson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Be reminded that you, your husband, and your two sons 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. A walk-through of the facility was completed today. Indoor and outdoor areas were observed. 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 with toys, engaging in songs and activities with Ms. Ferguson, 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. Mr. Ferguson, Additional Caregiver, completed CPR/FA via the American Red Cross online virtual session on 11/26/2023 and was required to complete the skills test within 90 days of completing this session. Ms. Ferguson stated he completed this skills session on 12/16/2023, and that she will email me verification of this completed session by the end of the business week. No medications were observed nor reported. Storage of hazardous items was monitored today and observed to be in compliance. A playground inspection was recorded 12/08/2023. A fire drill was recorded 11/14/2023. A lockdown drill for the facility was recorded 12/15/2023. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. Ms. Ferguson corrected this during the visit. 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 1846 An individual living in the household who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home, did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) 1875 The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain applications for four children enrolled or copies of blank incident reports. .1714(d)(10) 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 1/01/2024. 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 cara.mckeown@dhhs.nc.gov or mail two copies of the letter to: Cara McKeown-Stewart 353 Jonestown Road Unit 146 Winston Salem, NC 27104 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: • Individuals who live in the household who have had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home shall complete and submit the forms listed in Paragraph (a) of this Rule to the Division within five business days of their 16th birthday. One of Ms. Ferguson’s sons had his 16th birthday on 10/20/2023, and the required CBC documentation (per ABCMS) was submitted on 11/20/23; Ms. Ferguson is currently waiting on his qualification letter. Ms. Ferguson stated the time around her son’s birthday had included several personal hardships and that this was an oversight. Consultation provided during today’s visit: The following Child Care Rules were thoroughly reviewed with Ms. Ferguson during the visit: • 10A NCAC 09 .1715 OPERATIONAL POLICIES • 10A NCAC 09 .1718 REQUIREMENTS FOR DAILY OPERATIONS • 10A NCAC 09 .1714 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE • 10A NCAC 09 .1719 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT 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