Oakcrest Preparatory Academy

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A one (1) year old child was left unattended in a classroom unsupervised for 5 1/2 minutes during transition time. This is a repeat violation.”

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A one (1) year old child was left unattended in a bathroom in a classroom unsupervised for 13 1/2 minutes during transition time.”

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

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

“The upholstery on the seat on the 2nd row of van two (2) was torn with exposed foam. It was reported during interviews that water leaks from the roof of van two (2) and the seats get wet and children being transported have gotten wet. There is evidence of water marks on the children’s car seat. It was reported that the roof of the van has been leaking for three (3) years.”

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: Jun 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

“Fourteen (14) school age children were observed in the tech lab that has a capacity of eleven (11) based on 30 sq. ft. inside space per child..”

Rule For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet or container.”

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: Jun 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Two (2) medication authorization forms had expired.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Screen time activities for children 3 years and older in care was not documented on the activity plan.”

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.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“On April 15, 2026, a staff member pushed a two-year-old child’s head into the bathroom floor for approximately five seconds.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. 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.

“On numerous occasions, a staff member spoke harshly to multiple two-year-old children. In addition, on one of those occasions, the staff member slammed a two-year-old child’s drink while speaking harshly in the child’s face.”

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: May 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Electrical outlets not in use, which were located in spaces one (1) and two (2) 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.”

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.

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

“On October 21, 2024, a staff member pulled a chair away from a one-year-old child resulting in the child falling headfirst onto carpet.”

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: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“On October 21, 2024, a one-year-old child was provided screen time when a staff member propped a tablet up for the child to view it.”

Rule Screen time was offered 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: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“On September 3, 2024, a staff member handled an eleven-month-old infant in a rough manner by grabbing/pulling on the child’s arm and legs as the child attempted to move independently in the classroom, which resulted in marks and/or scratches on the child’s body.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“On September 3, 2024, an infant sustained multiple scratches on the arms and back. Multiple staff members observed the red marks and failed to complete an incident report.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, The Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“A bolt was missing on the wall of the sliding board on the small playground causing a gap and pinching hazard.”

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

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“Staff/Child ratios applicable to classroom twelve (12) was not noted.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.