Academe Child Development Center

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in Space #1 and Space #2. This was corrected when the staff member posted a current activity plan.”

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

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.

“A medical report was not on file prior to employment for one staff member.”

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: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not signed and 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: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“There was one infant sleeping with a blanket. The child was sleeping in an infant swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket from the sleeping infant and held the child.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“The children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. This was corrected when another caregiver redirected the children two years and older outdoors.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“There was one infant under the age of 12 months that was observed sleeping in an infant swing. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the infant swing and held the infant.”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“There were eleven children with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through three years of age. This was corrected when another caregiver assisted in the classroom.”

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

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

“The staff records were not available for review. The staff members date of hire was October 21, 2024.”

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: Nov 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In Space #4, there were three aerosol cans of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than 5 feet from the floor. This was corrected when the staff member removed the items and placed in a locked cabinet outside of the classroom.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #4, the staff/child ratios were not maintained. There were six children present in the classroom with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through one year of age. This was corrected when another staff member came into the classroom to attend to the children.”

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

Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.

“Staff member placed two-year-old child in a classroom alone on a cot with door opened for fifteen to twenty minutes as the child cried and screamed.”

Rule Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A two-year-old child was placed in a classroom alone during a behavior as the staff member sat on the deck and other children remained outside for fifteen to twenty minutes.”

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 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Discipline was not appropriate for the child’s age and development.

“Staff member placed a two-year-old child in time out for fifteen to twenty minutes.”

Rule Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

“The center received a Provisional Sanitation Inspection on May 20, 2024 with thirty-seven (37) demerits.”

Rule Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“There was one caregiver with a group of five children. In Space #4, there was one infant and three children that were one year of age. The caregiver walked out of the classroom and the door to the infant room was closed. This was corrected when I notified the caregiver that the children need to be supervised at all times. The caregiver went back into the classroom.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #4, the staff/child ratios were not maintained. The caregiver walked out of the classroom and the door to the infant room was closed. The children were left unattended. This was corrected when the corrected when the caregiver went back into the classroom.”

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

Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.

“In Space #2, there was one caregiver, (A.T. age of staff member 17 years of age), was left alone with a group of children. The ages of the children were two years of age through five years of age. This was corrected when Ms. Roger, Administrator, arrived at the facility and assisted in Space #2.”

Rule Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.. Corrected during the inspection.

A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child’s parent was not available.

“There was one child that received diaper cream without parental permission.”

Rule A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

“One child was served a bottle and one child was served a sippy cup while sitting in the swing.”

Rule All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“There was one aerosol dispenser of sunscreen stored in the staff’s bathroom in an unlocked cabinet less than 5 feet from the floor. The staff’s bathroom was unlocked and accessible to the children.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In the outdoor learning environment, there was one child’s size table that was not in good repair. In addition, there was one play structure that contained a quarter-size tear.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) The written feeding plan was not completed for two children enrolled (D.H. and N.R).”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“Sleep checks were not recorded for one child, (N.R.) since March 5, 2024 and for another child since April 9, 2024, (D.H.).”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Daily attendance was not accurate for the ages of children and enrolled children. This was corrected when the staff member completed an accurate daily attendance to reflect the children present and enrolled at the facility.”

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

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

“Arrival times were not maintained as children arrived. This was corrected when the staff member completed the arrival times for the children present at the facility.”

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

Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

“The children were outdoors for two hours and were not served water. Drinking water was not freely available for the children of all ages.”

Rule Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

“There was one bottle served that did not contain the child’s individual name.”

Rule Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.

“It was reported the children under two years of age do not receive time outdoors in the outdoor learning environmnent.”

Rule For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“In Space #4, there were no musical toys and the children were not provided outdoor play.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child’s needs.

“There was one child aged 23 months, that was awake in their crib for greater than fifteen minutes.”

Rule For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. 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.

“The left over diaper cream was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed.”

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 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The menu did not comply and match what was reported by staff member. One staff member stated the children had cornflakes and milk and another staff member stated the children had cereal, apples, and milk.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In Space #4, there was a tube of diaper cream stored in a cabinet beneath the changing table, less than 5 feet from the floor. In addition, there was a container of baby powder stored on a shelf in the cabinet in the staff’s bathroom.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“The menu was not dated.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. 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.

“Eleven children, ages two through five, were present in the outdoor learning environment, with two staff. One of the staff was under eighteen years of age and therefore ineligible to be counted in staff/child ratio. This was corrected during the visit when an additional caregiver, at least eighteen years of age, arrived to provide care for this group of children.”

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

Operational policies did not contain the required information as listed in rule.

“The parent participation was not available for review in the operational policies.”

Rule Operational policies did not contain the required information as listed in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months. The last fire inspection was dated for May 1, 2023. The was corrected when the fire inspection was completed on May 7, 2024.A report was provided during the visit.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“All 5 of the following activity areas were not available daily to each group art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/blockbuilding, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play. All 5 of the following activity areas were not available daily to each group.”

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: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

“Safe pick-up and delivery procedures was not posted where they can be seen by parents.”

Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

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

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 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.

“Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.”

Rule Science and nature 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 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.

“A second caregiver, under the age of eighteen, was present and counted in the staff/child ratio while outdoors with eleven children. The children were between two and five years of age. This was corrected during the visit when an additional caregiver, at least eighteen years of age, arrived to provide care for this group of children.”

Rule Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“There was one child’s (A.N.) written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed. The caregiver stated the child no longer is served formula and is served whole milk.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“In Space #2, screen time was provided for children, aged one year and under. This was corrected when the staff member turned the power off for the television.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“In Space #5, there were two aerosol cans of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than, 5 feet from the floor. The aerosol cans were removed and stored in a locked closet in the bathroom.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.