Birds Nest Montessori School

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

“The most recent fire drill on file was completed on February 15, 2026. The violation was corrected during the visit when the administrator conducted a fire drill.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 certification training on file for three (3) staff members was not completed from an approved training organization.”

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: Dec 5, 2025. 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 certification training on file for three (3) staff members was not completed from an approved training organization.”

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: Dec 5, 2025. 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.

“Accessible to children in space #3, a container of petroleum jelly, Wet Ones wipes, packets of aspirin, and Neosporin ointment, were stored in an unlocked cabinet. The violation was corrected when the operator removed the items from the classroom and placed them in a locked room.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a container of Ortho insect killer was stored in an unlocked shed. The violation was corrected when the operator removed the container and placed it in an locked storage outdoors.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Documentation was not on file stating a new staff member, hired 9/29/2025, received the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care with children. The violation was corrected when the operator provided a copy of the policy and a receipt was signed by the new staff member.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Accessible to children under three (3) years old in space #3, Ziploc bags of clothes were stored in children’s cubbies. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the plastic Ziploc bags from the classroom, making them inaccessible.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A current activity plan was not available for review in space #3.”

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: Nov 16, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“Accessible to children in space #2, I observed a tub of Lysol disinfecting wipes stored on the bathroom floor used by 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.. 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 #3, I observed one teacher with seven children ages 1 to 3 years of age.”

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

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go File was not updated with current staff’s Emergency Information. The EPR Plan updated June 28, 2023 did not contain correct information to reflect change in the facility’s licensed capacity.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.