British American School of Charlotte

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 #2, a cabinet door was unlocked with the key in the lock. There was an aerosol can of spray paint, an aerosol can of Dove deodorant, an aerosol can of bug spray and an aerosol can of sunscreen stored in the cabinet. In space #2, there were double A batteries and Wite-Out correction tape stored in an unlocked drawer. There was also two large bottles of glitter stored on an open shelf.”

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.

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

“Five children had a medical report on file completed by a parent however, the bottom portion of the form had not been completed by a physician.”

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: Mar 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In space #1 and #3, there were two EpiPens present that where not in the original box with pharmacy label.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space #1, a bottle of Benadryl was present for a child three years of age without authorization from a health professional.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #4, a child’s diaper cream expired in January 2025.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

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

“An aerosol can of Lysol was located in a restroom on an open shelf.”

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 openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

“In space #2, the exit door was open as well as the magnetic screen attached in the door.”

Rule All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child three years of age was observed unsupervised in the hallway outside of space #1 getting a bike helmet from his individual locker. It is unknown how long the child was in the hallway.”

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 30, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

“A first aid information sheet was not posted.”

Rule A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include 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: Mar 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

“In spaces #1 and #2, the doors to the playground was open and the magnetic screens were not closed.”

Rule All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space #1, one outlet was not protected with a safety cover.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two children did not have a medical exam on file that was completed by a doctor.”

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: Mar 20, 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.

“In space #1, a bottle of Ibuphrofen was inside a staff members bag that was not in locked storage.”

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

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. The last approved fire inspection was received March 4, 2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff member C. Stafford did not have a qualifying letter on file at the center.”

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: Oct 4, 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 AA batteries were observed accessible to children in an unlocked drawer.”

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: Oct 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“In Space 4 and Space 5 electrical cords were accessible to children. Cords were observed hanging within reach of children and to floor lamps in several areas in the classrrom.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Most diaper creams in the center did not have a permission to administer form on file. One mosquito patch requiring a physician’s permission to administer to a child under three (3) was was observed in Space 6 serving two (2) year old children.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 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 Spaces 5, 6 and 7 plastic bags, construction paper wrapped in plastic and latex gloves were accessible to children. In Space 5 a matchbox car was observed in dramatic play area. In Space 6 cellophane was observed in the dramatic play area.”

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: Oct 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“One staff member, C. Stafford did not have a NCDCDEE CBC completed prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 4, 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.

“I observed a Mr. Clean sponge on the counter by the sink in Space 4, I observed disinfectant wipes on a shelf below 5 feet in Space 1.”

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.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“One child’s permission to administer Benadryl for a medical condition was older than 6 months old, the parent signed the permission to administer in August 2023.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Parent permission to administer diaper creams, lotions, bug repellents, and sunscreen did not list the name of the medication to administer. Some of the permissions had more than 1 medication listed to administer so the instructions were not clear.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 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.

“While in Space 4 and 5, rooms serving children under 3 I observed bubble wrap, plastic bags, glitter and other art material that stated not for children under 3 accessible to children in care.”

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.

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

“In Space 4 and 5, rooms serving 2 year old’s, I observed styrofoam “peanuts”, sponges, and foam peg boards with teeth marks on shelves accessible to children in care.”

Rule Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One staff hired 4/17/23 did not complete the training until 2/6/2024.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.