Children’s Academy on Trade

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 Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter for one new staff member was not linked to the facility’s ABCMS profile within five days of employment.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In Space 4, greater than five foam blocks were observed with teeth marks imprinted on them. Also in Space 4, a set of small, wooden, painted blocks were observed to have the paint wearing off (this was observed on greater than five blocks).”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“An annual staff evaluation for an existing staff member with a start date of 9/10/2025 was not observed on file for review.”

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: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“The medical report for one child enrolled on 9/02/2025 was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Two thin plastic napkin wrappers were observed inside an unlatched cabinet accessible to children two years of age in Space 1. One small, empty plastic condiment wrapper was observed on the playground, accessible to children two years of age.”

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.

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

“The Ready to Go file in Space 4 was observed to be missing information for two children enrolled. The Ready to Go files in each classroom were observed to be missing children’s applications and instead, only contained emergency contact information.”

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The director reported the staff member designated to provide care in Space 2 (a classroom designated for infants and children one year of age) left the classroom for less than five minutes prior to my arrival to retrieve her lunch from the staff lounge.”

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: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“In Space 4, one plastic bin holding foam blocks was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. An unopened bag of Ricola cough drops labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children was observed stored in a plastic drawer less than five feet from the ground in Space 2.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The flooring at the entrance to Space 1 (at the place where the hallway crosses into the classroom) was missing a transition strip; the flooring in this section was not observed to be in good repair.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or 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: May 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“The door of the changing table in Space 2 was observed unlatched with a pack of diaper wipes inside labeled with a choking hazard warning. A thin, plastic wrapper was observed stored less than five feet from the ground on top of a shelf in Space 1, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, accessible to children.”

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.

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan was observed to be last updated on 10/29/2024.”

Rule The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.. 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 did not include the application for one child enrolled.”

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: May 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.

“One staff member was observed with eleven (11) children in Space 1 (three (3) children two years of age, three (3) children three years of age, and five (5) children four years of age.”

Rule When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks has been created, but the CBC for one new staff member employed on 5/19/25 was not yet linked to this profile.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The most recent activity plan posted in Space 2 was for the week of 9/22/25.”

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

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“In Space 1B, a baseboard was observed to be missing from one section of the wall toward the back right side of the room, and peeling paint in this area was observed.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2025. 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.

“One container of Vaseline was observed less than five feet from the ground in Space 3, a room designated for infant care.”

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.

All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

“One new employee responsible for supervising school age children began employment on 5/19/25 and was not observed to have training certification for BSAC on file for review.”

Rule All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 staff medical report for two new employees beginning work on 9/10/2025 and 9/22/2025, respectively, was not on file for review.”

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 15, 2025. 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.

“The certification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the administrator was observed to have expired on 10/11/2017.”

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: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The posted breakfast, lunch, and snack menus observed were for the month of September.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. 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 for one new employee was observed to be greater than 12 months old.”

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: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“The reading center in Space 2, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, only contained books.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. 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.

“A roll of plastic garbage bags and two thin open wrappers for food trays were observed in an unlatched cabinet located less than five feet from the ground Space 1B, as classroom designated for care for children one year of age. Three foam activity boards/pieces were observed accessible to children two years of age and to have teeth marks in Space 1A.”

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 safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On the playground used by children of School Age, a plastic doorbell located to the left of the entrance to the building was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 22, 2024. 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. The files for two new staff members did include certification of CPR, but not First Aid.”

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: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In Space 1, the classroom designated for children two years of age, two plastic Ziploc bags were observed in two cubbies located less than five feet from the ground.”

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.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 9/30/2024.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The infant feeding plans for four children one year of age, but less than 15 months (enrolled in Space 2) had not been updated since the children were infants and still reflected bottle feedings and baby food, although each child is now eating from the full menu the program provides.”

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: Oct 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In Space 5, a classroom designated for children three to five years of age, the blocks area was observed to contain two accessories, people and animals.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space 1, one child one year of age was grouped with two children two years of age and two children three years of age.”

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: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“Fabric weed block was observed emerging from the base of the mulch surfacing located along the fence line of the playground used for children under the age of three years old.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 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.

“A lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill was not completed between 11/06/2023 and 3/06/2023.”

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

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

“The Ready to Go file did not contain staff contact information.”

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