Children’s Academy I

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“The upholstery on the armrest of the front bench of the white 2010 Ford bus was torn with upholstery foam missing.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The “Health Care Needs” section of the enrollment application for two children with dates of enrollment of 11/03/2025 and 05/11/2026 was incomplete.”

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: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

“One child restraint seat being used to transport children had expired in 2022.”

Rule Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In Space 4, the prescription for one emergency medication expired April 14, 2026 and the medication was not returned to the parent or discarded within seventy-two hours.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Two staff members with employment dates of 12/21/20 and 6/19/23 did not have valid TB test results on file.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.

“Sand and water was being offered every third week in Space 4. Water play was not being offered in Space 3 and Space 7.”

Rule Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

“The facility did not have a copy of the approved curriculum of their choice, Creative Curriculum, 4th edition.”

Rule A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Two uncompensated providers who deliver services to children outside of the classroom setting did not have a criminal background check (CBC) 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: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Sixteen school-age children were transported to and from local public schools during the 2024 - 2025 school year with no permission to transport secured from the parents prior to transport.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In Space 5, one diaper ointment expired in February 2025 and was not returned to the parent or discarded within seventy-two hours.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. . In Space 1, two permission to administer topical ointment forms were missing the parent signatures.”

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: Jun 11, 2025. 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.

“The lockdown drill recorded for March 2025 was missing the time of the drill, the time to evacuate, and the signature of the person conducting the drill.”

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: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

“In Spaces 3, 4, 6, and 7, the activity plan did not include a daily planned gross motor activity.”

Rule The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“A staff member spoke inappropriately to a group of two-year children and used derogatory language.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.

“A staff member under age 18 care for a group of children alone.”

Rule Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. 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.

“Two signed statements by parents acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not include the date the policy was given and/or the date of enrollment.”

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 15, 2024. 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.

“The Summary of NC Child Care Law posted in the facility and the brochure included in the enrollment packet and given to parents was dated January 2021 but the most recent version is dated September 2023.”

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 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“Walls, doors, doorframes, and corners throughout the facility had chipping paint and visibly soiled areas.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The “Health Care Needs” section of the child enrollment application was missing or incomplete for three children.”

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: Jul 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

“One safety restraint seat used in the transporting van expired in December 2022.”

Rule Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“No fire drill was recorded for June 2024.”

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: Jul 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

“No transportation roster was maintained from June 3, 2024 through July 1, 2024.”

Rule For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 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.

“The shelter-in-place drill conducted on June 12, 2024 recorded on the drill record was missing the time of the drill and the time needed to shelter-in-place.”

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

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

“The signed and dated statement by parent that the displine policy was received and explained at enrollment was missing from three child record files.”

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 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.

“Two school-age children did not have signed and written permission from the parent for the child to participate in aquatic activities during the summer of 2024.”

Rule Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“Throughout the facility, paint, sheet rock, and plaster were scarred, chipped, and/or peeling on walls, doorframes, and windowsills.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“In Spaces 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8, food allergies were not posted and/or were not up to date.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.