Woods Montessori School

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

“In space #1, there was no current activity plan posted.”

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

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

“In space #1, there were several children’s topical ointments with no permission to give forms.”

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: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #1, a child’s epi-pen expired 12/2025.”

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: Jun 22, 2026. 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 #1, there was a ZEP cleaning spray with several warnings on a shelf in bathroom/unlocked.”

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 staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Two staff members did not have annual health questionnaire on file.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Two staff members did not have an annual emergency information form on file.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“In space #1, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom.”

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: Jun 12, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Incident logs were not maintained as required.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. 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 departure procedures were not posted.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In spaces #1 and #4 there was no staff/ratio sheet posted.”

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

The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

“In space #4, the safe sleep policy/poster was not posted.”

Rule The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.. 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 #6, there was a glass cleaner in the bathroom on a 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.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“During the visit, I could not determine if all parents received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. There were no documentation was on file for verification purposes.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 17, 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.

“One new staff hired in August 2025 did not have a medical report on file prior to the employment date.”

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 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“During today’s visit, I observed a child (preschool age) walking out of the classroom and closing the door. The child was seen retrieving something from her bookbag to bring back into the classroom. Teachers were engage in other classroom routines with 17 other children.”

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: Oct 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

“I did not see verification that parents of currently enrolled children reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy from the file that were monitored.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 17, 2025. 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.

“The youngest child enrolled and present was a two year old. During a meal transition, one staff member was observed outside of the classroom assisting four (4) children with their belonging in the hallway, while the other staff member cared for fourteen (14) children in the classroom. Staff child ratio for two year old children in 1 -10.”

Rule When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In all classrooms a current activity plan was not posted for all license spaces.”

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: Jul 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #1, I observed several permission slips for sunscreen and diaper cream, with expired dates located in an over the counter medication binder.”

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: Jul 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.