Cranfield Academy Wake Forest

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

“A current activity plan was not posted for the Two’s classroom during today’s visit.”

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: Feb 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“The walls in all three bathrooms in the Pre-K classroom was observed with chipping paint. The walls in the Three’s bathroom was observed with chipping paint.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 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.

“Diaper creams were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet in an unlocked container in the Two’s classroom”

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: Feb 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During today’s visit a lesson plan was observed with a date of 8/5 - 8/9 in thee Two’s classroom and no lesson plan observed in the older two’s classroom.”

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: Aug 20, 2024. 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.

“Aquaphor and Vaseline was observed in a child’s cubby in reach of children.”

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: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“The refrigerator in the Toddler 2 classroom maintained a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member handled a child in a rough manner which resulted in bruising to the child’s ears.”

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: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On August 6, 2024, a staff member held a child as the child struggled to get away.”

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: Aug 12, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“On December 10, 2024, the Division substantiated maltreatment based on a staff member’s failure to treat a child in nurturing manner which resulted in a physical injury to the child.”

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: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The turf grass located near the shade structure on the playground for toddlers is coming loose around the edges, which may cause a tripping hazard.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“One child’s permission to administer medication form did not have an exact amount to be administered.”

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: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

“On 2-15-24, an employee that worked in the toddler room, placed her hands under the toddler’s armpits and quickly sat the child on the floor in a disrespectful way.”

Rule Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.. Corrected during the inspection.