Unity Christian Academy

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 copy of the current fire inspection was completed on August 18, 2026 and submitted during today’s visit.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Thirteen (13) children were present in space #2, attendance had not been documented for today.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“A surge protector located on the wall behind the refrigerator had five (5) uncovered outlets.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Upon arrival, space #1 was observed in the outdoor space. The two (2) staff members assigned to space #1 were observed sitting on a picnic table under the shade structure located directly outside. A child had gotten stuck for several minutes while attempting to climb the rock wall structure and was unable to climb down until I assisted the child off the structure. The teachers were unaware that the child was stuck until it was brought to their attention.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 11, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space #1, a child enrolled had an EpiPen and Albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from the parent.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #1, a child enrolled had an EpiPen on file that expired in June 2023.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“In space #1, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for anaphylaxis.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In space #1, a child enrolled had an Albuterol inhaler on file that was not stored in the original pharmacy labeled container.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“An emergency drill was not completed in the fourth quarter of 2023.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.