Spanish Montessori Preschool

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“One (1) staff hired on 9/8/26 did not have a medical report on file.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“Upon arrival at approximately 9:30am in space #1, the classroom intended for one and two year old children, there was one (1) twenty-two month old child, one (1) two year old child, and two (2) three year old children. This is a repeat violation form 7/29/26.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. The child care operator has not notified the Division of any child care providers that are hired at the facility.”

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 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A current activity plans was not posted in space #2. This is a repeat violation from 5/18/26.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“One (1) child file did not have the nutrition opt out form on file.”

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: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the summary of the NC Child Care Law was given to the parent.”

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

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“One (1) substitute staff began employment on 7/20/26 and does not have a valid qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. CPR training expired for two (2) staff on 6/15/26. The two (2) staff completed CPR training on 7/11/26.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. First Aid training expired for two (2) staff on 6/15/26. The two (2) staff completed First Aid training on 7/11/26.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“Two (2) children’s files did not have answers completed on the application about allergies or symptoms, any particular fears the child has, or health concerns.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application was not signed by the parent.

“The application for enrollment for one (1) child was not signed by the parent.”

Rule Application was not signed by the parent.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“In space #2, there was a one year old child (20 months of age) grouped with children 3 years of age and older.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Four (4) of seven (7) children did not have a documented arrival time for today. This is a repeat violation from 5/18/26.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The last fire drill practiced was on 4/17/26. There were no fire drills practiced in May 2026 or June 2026.”

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: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“In space #2, there were seven (7) children ages one year old through four years old.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the operational policies were discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the parent participation plan was discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Only one caregiver was required to meet staff/ratio, but the center did not post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. The administrator stated she was working alone on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There was not the name, address, and telephone number posted of an adult who has agreed to be an emergency relief.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The last lockdown drill was documented as being practiced on 4/18/26. A shelter-in-place drill or lockdown drill was not practiced on or before 7/18/26.”

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: Aug 11, 2026. 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.

“One (1) child file did not contain a signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.

“One (1) substitute staff did not have a health questionnaire in the traveling file brought with her today.”

Rule Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“One (1) substitute staff caring for children today, hired on 7/20/26, did not have the policy acknowledgement on file.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook).”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.