Yazmon’s Friends

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Prior to today’s visit an attempt was made to review the program’s CBC roster via the ABCMS portal but there was no information accessible.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division.

“The program’s current lesson plan was not posted. Upon request it was shared that it was inaccessible as it was currently in another area in the home.”

Rule All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child’s full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

“Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that two (2) of the three (3) children did not have completed applications on file containing all the required information.”

Rule Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“Three (3) children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that neither child had a completed health assessment on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“While monitoring the provider’s personnel file it was observed that the last completed Health Questionnaire on file expired in September 2025.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In the licensed childcare space, a bottle of “Cutter: Insect Repellant” with the words Keep Out of the Reach of Children and accompanied by other warnings printed on the label was observed being stored on top of a shelf less than five feet from the ground.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

“An attempt was made to monitor the program’s Ready to Go File. It was not accessible for review.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.

“An attempt was made to monitor both the program’s EPR. It was not accessible for review.”

Rule The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“It was observed that there is currently one canine pet located on the property. Veterinary records were reviewed and it was observed that last Rabies shot on file for the canine had expired on July 23, 2026.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

“It was observed during meal-time that one preschool-aged child needed to use the restroom and Ms. Schmittle left the other four (4) child alone in the kitchen area to assist this child with toileting in the bathroom, as he is potty-training.”

Rule Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child’s full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

“Three children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that one child under twelve months that enrolled in February of 2025 did not have a completed application on file.”

Rule Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Three children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that one child under twelve months that enrolled in February of 2025 did not have a completed health assessment on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“Three children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that one child under twelve months that enrolled in February of 2025 did not have an immunization record on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child’s hands were not washed before and after eating.

“During today’s visit children were observed not washing their hands both before and after participating in meal-time activities.”

Rule Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children.

“During today’s visit the provider was observed not washing her hands after handling food during meal-time and after feeding children.”

Rule Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“In the licensed childcare space plastic grocery bags were observed being stored on a child-sized table utilized for art activities and on a surface less than five feet in height, accessible to children.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.

“It was observed in the bathroom utilized by children that there was no paper towel accessible for children after handwashing procedures.”

Rule Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.

“Safe sleep checks were monitored for all children under twelve months of age. It was observed that none were available for review.”

Rule The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

“The program’s EPR and Ready to Go File were monitored. It was observed that Ready to Go file did not contain all the required information.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The program’s EPR and Ready to Go File were monitored. It was observed that the EPR had not been updated, as required.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child’s needs.

“Three children’s files were reviewed today. It was observed that one child under twelve months that enrolled in February of 2025 did not have a completed Infant Feeding Schedule on file.”

Rule Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“It was also observed during the walk through of the outdoor learning area that the vinyl siding on the home is chipped in three areas and has sharp edges present that are accessible to children.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“Children’s files were reviewed and it was observed that one child did not have a completed health assessment on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

“Transportation requirements were monitored, and it was observed that there was no emergency information for all children on file in the vehicle.”

Rule For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

“Children’s files were reviewed and it was observed that two children did not have current permission slips to participate in off-premise activities.”

Rule For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.

“Transportation requirements were monitored, and it was observed that the current registration was not readily accessible for review.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Transportation requirements were monitored, and it was observed that there not permissions to transport children on file in the vehicle.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“It was observed that one container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes with the warning Keep Out of the Reach of Children accompanied by other warnings was being stored on a shelf in the child care space.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“During the walk through it was observed that the posted Safe Sleep policy was not the one provided to parents during enrollment.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.

“The program’s current EPR and Ready to Go File was not available for review during today’s visit.”

Rule The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

“Transportation requirements were monitored, and it was observed that there was no fire extinguisher in the vehicle.”

Rule Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S.

“20-279.21. Transportation requirements were monitored, and it was observed that the current insurance was not readily accessible for review.”

Rule Vehicle was not insured for liability as required by State laws governing transportation of passengers pursuant to G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“It was observed that there are currently two canine pets located on the property but only had current veterinary records available for review for one.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“During the walk through it was observed that four foam blocks located in the bottom compartment of a storage shelf in the child care space had visible teeth impressions.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“Monthly outdoor inspections were not able to be monitored, as Ms. Schmittle stated that she did had not completed the inspections and documentation as required.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“During the walk through it was observed that a container of plastic grocery bags and art materials stored in plastic bags were being stored on the top of a shelf in the child care space and accessible to children.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.