GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-242L Visit Date: 7/21/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/21/2025 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that inappropriate discipline was used. There are also concerns regarding age-appropriate activities were not provided. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. One group of children was observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Upon arrival, children play in learning centers and later transitioned to outdoor free play. The staff member was observed walking about the spaces, monitoring the children and redirecting misbehaviors. Regarding the allegation of the use of inappropriate discipline, I completed staff interviews and classroom observations. Video footage was requested but was not available during the visit. As children interacted with one another, the staff was observed redirecting children’s behavior by reminding them of the classroom rules and the acceptable behaviors. It was reported that staff will talk with the children when they are having a disagreement and try to help them come to a resolutions. It was also stated that staff will have the children take some time away from the group to do independent activities such as color or write and return to the group when they are no longer upset. Staff reported that if there is escalated behavior, they call for help from the administrator who will talk with the child and sometimes call the parents to tell them about what is happening in the classroom. Based on the above information, the allegation was unconfirmed. Regarding the allegation that age-appropriate activities were not provided, I completed classroom observations and interviewed staff. Children were observed playing in dramatic play, blocks, and with puzzles. Materials were on low lying shelves for easy access to the children. Materials were appropriate for the ages of the children enrolled in the space. The screen time log was blank. It was reported that children are not allowed to have tablets, phones, or gaming devices. The staff has the children to share with her what they want to learn about and she adds activities to the lessons based on what they want to do. It was also reported that children have access to all the centers during indoor free play and materials such as balls, bats, and hula hoops are taken outside during outdoor free play. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated July 14, 2025 through July 18, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans-Activity plans are detailed plans which outline activities that will encourage children’s growth and development. The activities outlined on the activity plan will typically occur during the “Activity Center” times indicated on the daily schedule. They must be posted for easy reference by caregivers and parents. Today, the activity play posted was dated July 13, 2025 through July 17, 2025. You stated the group leader was out and did not post an activity plan for this week. You reported that you currently require staff to submit the activity plan to you by the Wednesday of the week prior the plan being implanted, but the group leader was out and did not turn in an activity plan by their last working day. You were able to get an activity plan up for the substitute group leader during the visit. Today we discussed having staff to work on activity plans at least two weeks in advance. This will give you time to review them and to gather any necessary supplies needed to complete the activities. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0725-242L Visit Date: 7/21/2025 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 7/21/2025 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 203 Time In: 09:22 AM Time Out: 12:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There are concerns that inappropriate discipline was used. There are also concerns regarding age-appropriate activities were not provided. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. One group of children was observed in the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Upon arrival, children play in learning centers and later transitioned to outdoor free play. The staff member was observed walking about the spaces, monitoring the children and redirecting misbehaviors. Regarding the allegation of the use of inappropriate discipline, I completed staff interviews and classroom observations. Video footage was requested but was not available during the visit. As children interacted with one another, the staff was observed redirecting children’s behavior by reminding them of the classroom rules and the acceptable behaviors. It was reported that staff will talk with the children when they are having a disagreement and try to help them come to a resolutions. It was also stated that staff will have the children take some time away from the group to do independent activities such as color or write and return to the group when they are no longer upset. Staff reported that if there is escalated behavior, they call for help from the administrator who will talk with the child and sometimes call the parents to tell them about what is happening in the classroom. Based on the above information, the allegation was unconfirmed. Regarding the allegation that age-appropriate activities were not provided, I completed classroom observations and interviewed staff. Children were observed playing in dramatic play, blocks, and with puzzles. Materials were on low lying shelves for easy access to the children. Materials were appropriate for the ages of the children enrolled in the space. The screen time log was blank. It was reported that children are not allowed to have tablets, phones, or gaming devices. The staff has the children to share with her what they want to learn about and she adds activities to the lessons based on what they want to do. It was also reported that children have access to all the centers during indoor free play and materials such as balls, bats, and hula hoops are taken outside during outdoor free play. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated July 14, 2025 through July 18, 2025. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/4/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Activity Plans-Activity plans are detailed plans which outline activities that will encourage children’s growth and development. The activities outlined on the activity plan will typically occur during the “Activity Center” times indicated on the daily schedule. They must be posted for easy reference by caregivers and parents. Today, the activity play posted was dated July 13, 2025 through July 17, 2025. You stated the group leader was out and did not post an activity plan for this week. You reported that you currently require staff to submit the activity plan to you by the Wednesday of the week prior the plan being implanted, but the group leader was out and did not turn in an activity plan by their last working day. You were able to get an activity plan up for the substitute group leader during the visit. Today we discussed having staff to work on activity plans at least two weeks in advance. This will give you time to review them and to gather any necessary supplies needed to complete the activities. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 54 Time In: 03:06 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. W. Mitchell, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/26/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/28/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 4/1/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/1/25 and Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC, was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Today, I completed a walk through of the facility, monitoring the indoor and outdoor areas. As children arrived to the program, they were greeted at the door by their teacher and washed their hands before transitioning to the snack table. Children later transitioned to homework time. Staff was observed assisting children with their homework assignments, talking about school activities and encouraging children as they work and play. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Snack was observed and consisted of pretzels, oranges, and water. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/28/25 and a copy was provided to the Division on 4/3/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/17/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection-Fire inspections must be obtained annually and the original report submitted to the division within one week. An inspection was completed in January 2025, but a copy of the approved inspection was not received until today’s visit. Today we discussed placing a reminder in your file binder to submit the inspection upon completion. Additional Comments: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/3/2025 Number Present: 15 Completed Date: 4/3/2025 Age: From 6 To 11 Total Minutes: 54 Time In: 03:06 PM Time Out: 04:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. W. Mitchell, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced ratios and space) and 1 quality point for programmatic option of staff benefits package and infrastructure of parent involvement. The sanitation inspection was completed 9/26/24 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/28/25 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety percent as of 4/1/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 4/1/25 and Kids-R-Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC, was listed as current-active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Today, I completed a walk through of the facility, monitoring the indoor and outdoor areas. As children arrived to the program, they were greeted at the door by their teacher and washed their hands before transitioning to the snack table. Children later transitioned to homework time. Staff was observed assisting children with their homework assignments, talking about school activities and encouraging children as they work and play. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Snack was observed and consisted of pretzels, oranges, and water. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 1/28/25 and a copy was provided to the Division on 4/3/25. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/17/25, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Fire Inspection-Fire inspections must be obtained annually and the original report submitted to the division within one week. An inspection was completed in January 2025, but a copy of the approved inspection was not received until today’s visit. Today we discussed placing a reminder in your file binder to submit the inspection upon completion. Additional Comments: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules, review the with your center staff, and assist your staff with maintaining compliance with the laws and rules. The most recent version of laws and rules regarding child care facilities in North Carolina are available on the DCDEE website, https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 02:24 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety two percent as of 9/24/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/24/24 and Kids R Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC was listed as current and active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. One group of children was observed today. As children arrived to the facility, the teacher monitored the children putting away their bookbags and sat at the snack table. Following snack, the children completed homework and read quietly. Later the group play in centers, including dramatic play, art, science, and tabletop manipulatives. One teacher assisted children with an art arch activity, while the other teacher moved about the space monitoring and talking with the other children. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Upon arrival, six of nine children did not wash their hands before sitting at the meal table. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 1796 Staff used a cellular telephone or other two-way functioning voice communication device when there was not an emergency and when the vehicle was not parked in a safe location. One staff was observed with a cell phone to her ear as she drove the bus into the parking lot of the facility, transporting nine children . 10A NCAC 09 .1003(k) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/9/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Driving Safety-Transporting children comes with great risk. Child care staff need to be alert and focused while driving to help ensure the safety of the children in care. During today’s visit, I observed one staff member holding a cell phone to her ear as she transported nine children to the facility. Using a cell phone, even hand-free, distracts the driver from focusing on the road and increases the likelihood of accidents. Cell phones should only be used in cases of emergency and when the vehicle is in a parked position. Review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1003 Safe Procedures with your staff. Handwashing-Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Today, children were observed entering the building and reporting to the meal table without washing their hands. After being prompted the staff had children wash their hands while they cleaned and sanitized the meal tables. Review child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing with your staff. Consultation: Activity Plans- Today I observed a current activity plan posted that was in a schedule format. The plan listed three interest areas for each day. This format does not give any detail of learning goals or activities to be completed in each area. For example, If you list art, tell what art activity you have set up for children. Today you were working on a fall arch, which could be reflected on the activity plan. When developing activity plans, think about the children in the group and ask yourself, are the majority of children the same age and/or do they have the same skill level for the activities I have planned? What concept, skill, or knowledge do I hope to introduce to the children? When thinking of the developmental levels of these children, are the activities I have planned challenging but not overwhelming for this group of children? When will there be opportunities for a “teachable moment” that I might capture and use to expand their learning? How can I change my classroom environment to emphasize the theme and promote learning? What props or supporting materials will I need? When coming up with activities, involve the children. Have them to share things they are interested in or want to learn about. Additional information: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/25/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 9/25/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 02:24 PM Time Out: 04:20 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety two percent as of 9/24/24. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 9/24/24 and Kids R Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC was listed as current and active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. One group of children was observed today. As children arrived to the facility, the teacher monitored the children putting away their bookbags and sat at the snack table. Following snack, the children completed homework and read quietly. Later the group play in centers, including dramatic play, art, science, and tabletop manipulatives. One teacher assisted children with an art arch activity, while the other teacher moved about the space monitoring and talking with the other children. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Upon arrival, six of nine children did not wash their hands before sitting at the meal table. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 1796 Staff used a cellular telephone or other two-way functioning voice communication device when there was not an emergency and when the vehicle was not parked in a safe location. One staff was observed with a cell phone to her ear as she drove the bus into the parking lot of the facility, transporting nine children . 10A NCAC 09 .1003(k) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 10/9/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Driving Safety-Transporting children comes with great risk. Child care staff need to be alert and focused while driving to help ensure the safety of the children in care. During today’s visit, I observed one staff member holding a cell phone to her ear as she transported nine children to the facility. Using a cell phone, even hand-free, distracts the driver from focusing on the road and increases the likelihood of accidents. Cell phones should only be used in cases of emergency and when the vehicle is in a parked position. Review child care rule 10A NCAC 09 .1003 Safe Procedures with your staff. Handwashing-Handwashing is like a "do-it-yourself" vaccine—it involves five simple and effective steps (Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rinse, Dry) you can take to reduce the spread of diarrheal and respiratory illness so you can stay healthy. Regular handwashing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Today, children were observed entering the building and reporting to the meal table without washing their hands. After being prompted the staff had children wash their hands while they cleaned and sanitized the meal tables. Review child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 Handwashing with your staff. Consultation: Activity Plans- Today I observed a current activity plan posted that was in a schedule format. The plan listed three interest areas for each day. This format does not give any detail of learning goals or activities to be completed in each area. For example, If you list art, tell what art activity you have set up for children. Today you were working on a fall arch, which could be reflected on the activity plan. When developing activity plans, think about the children in the group and ask yourself, are the majority of children the same age and/or do they have the same skill level for the activities I have planned? What concept, skill, or knowledge do I hope to introduce to the children? When thinking of the developmental levels of these children, are the activities I have planned challenging but not overwhelming for this group of children? When will there be opportunities for a “teachable moment” that I might capture and use to expand their learning? How can I change my classroom environment to emphasize the theme and promote learning? What props or supporting materials will I need? When coming up with activities, involve the children. Have them to share things they are interested in or want to learn about. Additional information: At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-223L Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 12:44 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that children are not being adequately supervised. There is a concern that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the children in the indoor learning spaces. Upon arrival, children were having quiet time. Children were sat together in groups having conversations. The group later transisitoned to indoor free play in the blocks, dramatic play and reading areas. The teacher was observed moving about the space, interacting with the children through conversation and play. Based on the information provided regarding that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care, I interviewed I also interviewed the administrator and caregivers. It was reported that there was an incident of children rough housing in the block area and a child reported that they were hit by a classmate. Staff stated they looked the children over and did not see any marks or bumps at that time and did not complete an incident report. The following day the parent did share with the staff that there was a bump on the child’s face. Based on the above information, this allegation was confirmed. Regarding the allegation concern that children are not being adequately supervised, I reviewed attendance, arrival and departure, and staff sign-in on “All Eyes on Me” forms and staff schedules. I also interviewed the administrator and caregiver. Upon review of the records, I observed information there were a sufficient number of staff present for the number of children present. I observe one staff moving about the classroom space, engaging with children through play and conversation. The staff positioned themselves to be able to see and hear all children in care. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. There was an incident that occurred during the week of August 12-16, 2024, where children were rough housing and one child was hit by another and no incident report was written. .0802 (e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. Your program operates under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios. Today I observed sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one teacher. You shared that you misunderstood the staff/child ratio to be 1:20. Ratios are based on the age of the youngest child present. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. We discussed your current enrollment and staffing, reviewing the staffing demands of the facility. You shared you have listings put for new staff and can work with the current staff schedules to meet the demands of the facility. Incident Reports/Log- In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), an incident report must be completed each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. The rule specifies the information required to be included in an incident report, requires the parent’s signature, and requires the incident report be maintained in the child’s file. As we discussed, an incident report should be completed and logged each time a child is injured, regardless of whether medical care is needed. It is helpful to remember the head and the “three B’s”: bumps, bruises and blood, as a reminder of when to complete incident reports. You may access and use the incident report form by visiting the DCDEE website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, looking under the Provider tab for Provider Documents and Forms, and then selecting Incident Report. Please be reminded that confirmed complaint may result in the issuance of administrative actions. A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .2818 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-223L Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 12:44 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that children are not being adequately supervised. There is a concern that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the children in the indoor learning spaces. Upon arrival, children were having quiet time. Children were sat together in groups having conversations. The group later transisitoned to indoor free play in the blocks, dramatic play and reading areas. The teacher was observed moving about the space, interacting with the children through conversation and play. Based on the information provided regarding that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care, I interviewed I also interviewed the administrator and caregivers. It was reported that there was an incident of children rough housing in the block area and a child reported that they were hit by a classmate. Staff stated they looked the children over and did not see any marks or bumps at that time and did not complete an incident report. The following day the parent did share with the staff that there was a bump on the child’s face. Based on the above information, this allegation was confirmed. Regarding the allegation concern that children are not being adequately supervised, I reviewed attendance, arrival and departure, and staff sign-in on “All Eyes on Me” forms and staff schedules. I also interviewed the administrator and caregiver. Upon review of the records, I observed information there were a sufficient number of staff present for the number of children present. I observe one staff moving about the classroom space, engaging with children through play and conversation. The staff positioned themselves to be able to see and hear all children in care. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. There was an incident that occurred during the week of August 12-16, 2024, where children were rough housing and one child was hit by another and no incident report was written. .0802 (e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. Your program operates under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios. Today I observed sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one teacher. You shared that you misunderstood the staff/child ratio to be 1:20. Ratios are based on the age of the youngest child present. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. We discussed your current enrollment and staffing, reviewing the staffing demands of the facility. You shared you have listings put for new staff and can work with the current staff schedules to meet the demands of the facility. Incident Reports/Log- In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), an incident report must be completed each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. The rule specifies the information required to be included in an incident report, requires the parent’s signature, and requires the incident report be maintained in the child’s file. As we discussed, an incident report should be completed and logged each time a child is injured, regardless of whether medical care is needed. It is helpful to remember the head and the “three B’s”: bumps, bruises and blood, as a reminder of when to complete incident reports. You may access and use the incident report form by visiting the DCDEE website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, looking under the Provider tab for Provider Documents and Forms, and then selecting Incident Report. Please be reminded that confirmed complaint may result in the issuance of administrative actions. A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0824-223L Visit Date: 8/19/2024 Number Present: 16 Completed Date: 8/19/2024 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 166 Time In: 12:44 PM Time Out: 03:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that children are not being adequately supervised. There is a concern that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, and license restrictions were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Additionally, I observed the children in the indoor learning spaces. Upon arrival, children were having quiet time. Children were sat together in groups having conversations. The group later transisitoned to indoor free play in the blocks, dramatic play and reading areas. The teacher was observed moving about the space, interacting with the children through conversation and play. Based on the information provided regarding that documentation is not being provided when children are injured in care, I interviewed I also interviewed the administrator and caregivers. It was reported that there was an incident of children rough housing in the block area and a child reported that they were hit by a classmate. Staff stated they looked the children over and did not see any marks or bumps at that time and did not complete an incident report. The following day the parent did share with the staff that there was a bump on the child’s face. Based on the above information, this allegation was confirmed. Regarding the allegation concern that children are not being adequately supervised, I reviewed attendance, arrival and departure, and staff sign-in on “All Eyes on Me” forms and staff schedules. I also interviewed the administrator and caregiver. Upon review of the records, I observed information there were a sufficient number of staff present for the number of children present. I observe one staff moving about the classroom space, engaging with children through play and conversation. The staff positioned themselves to be able to see and hear all children in care. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 852 Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. There was an incident that occurred during the week of August 12-16, 2024, where children were rough housing and one child was hit by another and no incident report was written. .0802 (e) 1756 Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one staff. 10A NCAC 09 .2818 Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 9/2/24, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance Staff/Child Ratio- Maintaining staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes is also essential to the health and safety of children. Your program operates under voluntary enhanced staff-child ratios. Today I observed sixteen children, five to eleven years of age, present with one teacher. You shared that you misunderstood the staff/child ratio to be 1:20. Ratios are based on the age of the youngest child present. Staff must be aware of children’s ages and how many children are in each group at all times. We discussed your current enrollment and staffing, reviewing the staffing demands of the facility. You shared you have listings put for new staff and can work with the current staff schedules to meet the demands of the facility. Incident Reports/Log- In accordance with Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0802(e), an incident report must be completed each time a child is injured as a result of an incident occurring while the child is in care. The rule specifies the information required to be included in an incident report, requires the parent’s signature, and requires the incident report be maintained in the child’s file. As we discussed, an incident report should be completed and logged each time a child is injured, regardless of whether medical care is needed. It is helpful to remember the head and the “three B’s”: bumps, bruises and blood, as a reminder of when to complete incident reports. You may access and use the incident report form by visiting the DCDEE website ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov, looking under the Provider tab for Provider Documents and Forms, and then selecting Incident Report. Please be reminded that confirmed complaint may result in the issuance of administrative actions. A violation was documented for failure to maintain compliance with staff/child ratio requirements. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/30/2023 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. W. Michell, owner, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 10/27/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/30/2023 and Kids R Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC was listed as current and active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. One group of children was observed today. As children arrived to the facility, the teacher monitored the children putting away their bookbags and wash their hands before reporting to the snack table. Following snack, the children completed an monster art activity with paper and crayons. The classroom was arranged in learning centers, including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, and tabletop manipulatives. Learning materials were stored in bins, on low lying shelves for easy access. The outdoor environment offered balls, a see-saw, and a stationary climbing structure. The group play games together including racing in the open grassy area. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1b. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray and one canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes and three bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Spay were located in an unlocked cabinet in space #1b. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 7/24/23 did not have valid CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photos were not included in the emergency information for ten of ten transportation records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/13/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items- Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Today I observed two unlocked cabinets that contained tow cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray, one canister of Lysol Disinfectant wipes, and 3 Bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. First Aid and CPR Training for Staff–To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting. First aid skills are the most likely tools caregivers will need. Minor injuries are common. For emergency situations that require attention from a health professional, first aid procedures can be used to control the situation until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed on 7/24/23 had Basic Life Support certification on file that did not include certification for infants and children. You reported you had a training scheduled for 10/23/23, but had to reschedule to 11/2/23, due to staff being sick. We discussed reviewing staff files regularly to ensure trainings are completed in the required amount of time. Electrical Outlets - Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1. You were able to provide extra plug covers for the classroom. Before children arrive, complete a walkthrough of the classroom to ensure there are not hazards. Emergency Information- For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required to be in the vehicle. Today I observed 10 of 10 children’s emergency information that did not include a photograph. You reported you were in the process of updating the information and the photos are waiting for you to pick up from the local printer. When updating the emergency information, do not remove previously provided information and photos until the updated information/photo is available. Consultation: Staff-Child Interactions-Caregivers can guide and encourage children's learning by ensuring that the environment is emotionally appropriate, invites play, active exploration and movement by children and supports an array of experiences. Staff should engage in conversations with the children, asking open-ended questions and exploring their critical thinking skills. Not all the conversations have to be planned and may happen based off children’s activities, questions, and experiences. Staff can think ahead when planning activities of some of the things children may ask and how to deepen their understanding. Additional information: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/30/2023 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. W. Michell, owner, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 10/27/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/30/2023 and Kids R Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC was listed as current and active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. One group of children was observed today. As children arrived to the facility, the teacher monitored the children putting away their bookbags and wash their hands before reporting to the snack table. Following snack, the children completed an monster art activity with paper and crayons. The classroom was arranged in learning centers, including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, and tabletop manipulatives. Learning materials were stored in bins, on low lying shelves for easy access. The outdoor environment offered balls, a see-saw, and a stationary climbing structure. The group play games together including racing in the open grassy area. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1b. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray and one canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes and three bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Spay were located in an unlocked cabinet in space #1b. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 7/24/23 did not have valid CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photos were not included in the emergency information for ten of ten transportation records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/13/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items- Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Today I observed two unlocked cabinets that contained tow cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray, one canister of Lysol Disinfectant wipes, and 3 Bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. First Aid and CPR Training for Staff–To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting. First aid skills are the most likely tools caregivers will need. Minor injuries are common. For emergency situations that require attention from a health professional, first aid procedures can be used to control the situation until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed on 7/24/23 had Basic Life Support certification on file that did not include certification for infants and children. You reported you had a training scheduled for 10/23/23, but had to reschedule to 11/2/23, due to staff being sick. We discussed reviewing staff files regularly to ensure trainings are completed in the required amount of time. Electrical Outlets - Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1. You were able to provide extra plug covers for the classroom. Before children arrive, complete a walkthrough of the classroom to ensure there are not hazards. Emergency Information- For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required to be in the vehicle. Today I observed 10 of 10 children’s emergency information that did not include a photograph. You reported you were in the process of updating the information and the photos are waiting for you to pick up from the local printer. When updating the emergency information, do not remove previously provided information and photos until the updated information/photo is available. Consultation: Staff-Child Interactions-Caregivers can guide and encourage children's learning by ensuring that the environment is emotionally appropriate, invites play, active exploration and movement by children and supports an array of experiences. Staff should engage in conversations with the children, asking open-ended questions and exploring their critical thinking skills. Not all the conversations have to be planned and may happen based off children’s activities, questions, and experiences. Staff can think ahead when planning activities of some of the things children may ask and how to deepen their understanding. Additional information: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: KIDS-R-US 3 SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Facility ID: 74000915 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/30/2023 Number Present: 6 Completed Date: 10/30/2023 Age: From 6 To 10 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 02:15 PM Time Out: 04:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. W. Michell, owner, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a five-star license, issued 12/14/22, earning 7 points in the education component, 6 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced requirements) and 1 quality point for the programmatic option of staff benefits and infrastructure of parent involvement. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of 10/27/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 10/30/2023 and Kids R Us 3 Preschool and Childcare, LLC was listed as current and active. The license was posted, and the restrictions were in compliance. One group of children was observed today. As children arrived to the facility, the teacher monitored the children putting away their bookbags and wash their hands before reporting to the snack table. Following snack, the children completed an monster art activity with paper and crayons. The classroom was arranged in learning centers, including blocks, dramatic play, art, science, and tabletop manipulatives. Learning materials were stored in bins, on low lying shelves for easy access. The outdoor environment offered balls, a see-saw, and a stationary climbing structure. The group play games together including racing in the open grassy area. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violations were observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1b. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray and one canister of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes and three bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Spay were located in an unlocked cabinet in space #1b. .2820(b) 1048 All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. .1102(c) 1049 All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 7/24/23 did not have valid CPR certification on file for review. .1102(d) 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photos were not included in the emergency information for ten of ten transportation records reviewed. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 11/13/23, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical Assistance: Storage of Hazardous Items- Please review child care rules regarding storage and accessibility of potentially hazardous items. Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Today I observed two unlocked cabinets that contained tow cans of Lysol Disinfectant spray, one canister of Lysol Disinfectant wipes, and 3 Bottles of Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. First Aid and CPR Training for Staff–To ensure the health and safety of children in a child care setting. First aid skills are the most likely tools caregivers will need. Minor injuries are common. For emergency situations that require attention from a health professional, first aid procedures can be used to control the situation until a health professional can provide definitive care. Staff employed on 7/24/23 had Basic Life Support certification on file that did not include certification for infants and children. You reported you had a training scheduled for 10/23/23, but had to reschedule to 11/2/23, due to staff being sick. We discussed reviewing staff files regularly to ensure trainings are completed in the required amount of time. Electrical Outlets - Approximately 2,400 children are injured annually by inserting objects into the slots of electrical outlets. There were two open outlets in space #1a and one open outlet in space #1. You were able to provide extra plug covers for the classroom. Before children arrive, complete a walkthrough of the classroom to ensure there are not hazards. Emergency Information- For each child being transported, identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required to be in the vehicle. Today I observed 10 of 10 children’s emergency information that did not include a photograph. You reported you were in the process of updating the information and the photos are waiting for you to pick up from the local printer. When updating the emergency information, do not remove previously provided information and photos until the updated information/photo is available. Consultation: Staff-Child Interactions-Caregivers can guide and encourage children's learning by ensuring that the environment is emotionally appropriate, invites play, active exploration and movement by children and supports an array of experiences. Staff should engage in conversations with the children, asking open-ended questions and exploring their critical thinking skills. Not all the conversations have to be planned and may happen based off children’s activities, questions, and experiences. Staff can think ahead when planning activities of some of the things children may ask and how to deepen their understanding. Additional information: A new July 2023 New Rule/Rule Amendments Overview module has been added to the Child Care Rules Training on DCDEE Moodle. If you are unfamiliar with the Child Care Rule Rollout within Moodle, you will need to have an NCID - the same NCID that you use for the health & safety training, WORKS login, and/or the CBC Portal - to participate in Moodle training. If you do not have an NCID, register for an individual NCID at https://ncid.nc.gov/ncidsspr/.To get help with Moodle, email DCDEE_Moodle_Support@dhhs.nc.gov or call (919) 814-6326. NCDHHS Children’s Environmental Health adopted new Child Care Sanitation Rules, effective July 1, 2023. The rules have been approved but have not yet been updated in the Administrative Code. Once updated, notification will be sent out via listserv. See the training presentation, new rules and other resources at https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm. The Healthy Social Behaviors (HSB) Project supports teachers to promote healthy social-emotional development and reduce the expulsion rate among young children in licensed child care centers across North Carolina. The team is made up of specialists with early childhood education backgrounds who are passionate about empowering teachers to develop learning environments and teaching practices that promote prosocial skills in young children. To speak to a Behavior Support Advisor contact 1-888-600-1685 option 1 or to submit a question visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-4ADUCpoHc9MrxFvD15H12AwsNWbUtWEJRXW38q_41Y3hzA/viewform. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times