Sharon Academy - Wedgewood North

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.

“Double A batteries were observed in a pencil box on a low shelf in Space 3.”

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 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. One (1) employee hired 7/8/26 had a CPR training certificate from an unapproved training organization.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care..

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. One (1) employee hired 7/6/26 did not have First Aid training completed.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care..

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“Safe sleep checks were not documented for today in Space 7. Safe sleep checks were not available for review for today in Space 8. The teacher left early and took the checks with her. It was reported infants had slept during the morning hours today.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month..

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“The posted menus stated chicken noodle soup and fruit. Chicken nuggets, bananas, and green beans were served. The menus were not updated prior to lunch being served.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served..

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

“An Epi pen was stored in a teacher’s outside bag that was observed placed on top of a low shelf accessible to children in Space 10.”

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

“One (1) employee hired 7/10/26 did not have a current TB test on file. The TB test results were dated 9/1/23 and the 3 was changed to a 5 by the previous administrator per the employee.”

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..

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“The date of enrollment was not included on the signed discipline policies in children’s files.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

“A soiled pull-up was observed in a trashcan without a lid in the restroom located in Space 4.”

Rule Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle)..

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.

“An infant was placed in her crib on her stomach in Space 7. The safe sleep policy stated “We place infants on their back to sleep even after they are able to independently roll back and forth from their back to their front and back again. We then allow the infant to sleep in their preferred position.””

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..

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“One (1) child under 15 months of age in Space 11 did not have a signed feeding plan.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center..

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

“Landscaping rocks were observed along the fence line on the infant playground accessible to children posing a choking hazard. Plywood gates were observed at each entry point of the playgrounds. It was explained that the metal gates were being powdered coated and they were waiting for installation. The plywood was splintered on the edges causing a potential hazard to children. Screws were observed poking through the plywood into the play area.”

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: Sep 4, 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.

“Painters were onsite today. An open bucket of paint, caulk, tube of epoxy, and a metal scraper were observed unattended on the floor of Space 12. Space 12 is an auxiliary space and open and accessible to 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.

Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

“The gate latch on the toddler playground did not secure the gate and the gate was able to pushed open without pushing the bar.”

Rule Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.