Hawthorn Montessori School

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. Employment of one (1) substitute staff member was not reported to the Division - the staff member was not listed on the ABCMS roster.”

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: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“Staff file documents for one (1) substitute staff member who was present during today’s visit, were not available for review. Staff and Training Worksheet for the same staff member was not available, either.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Two (2) staff members’ health questionnaire were not updated annually - one (1) HQ expired on 7/15/25, and the other one on 8/11/25.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“One (1) staff member did not complete “Medication in Child Care” training as a part of fifth year renewal of Health and Safety training.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“Acknowledgement of receipt and discussion of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not maintained in the file for a child.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

“Children’s bring their own meals at this facility. A nutrition opt-out form was not in file for a child.”

Rule A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“A child, three (3) years of age did not have documentation of receipt of Child Care Law.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Annual evaluations for staff members were not completed for 2024-2025 school year.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

“The application did not include the responsible party’s choice of medical professional for a child.”

Rule Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“The documentation of receipt and review of the program’s operational policy was not in file for a child.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“Documentation of discussion of parent participation policy was not in file for a child.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The authorization form for a Chapstick lip balm was not completed. The form for Burt’s Bee Lip Balm was missing the parent/guardian’s signature and the date.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“No document of review of the program’s discipline was maintained in the file for a child.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“The receipt and discussion of program’s discipline was not documented and maintained in the file for a child.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Documentation of notification of the program’s tobacco/smoking policy was not maintained in the file for a child.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“The paint on the bench in playground #3 and on the climber in playground #5 is peeling.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“The fire drill has not been completed since the opening of this program.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The playground inspection was completed on 9/17/24.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“The refrigerator temperature was 46.6 degree.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.