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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/30/2025

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/30/2025

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #4, a child's diaper cream expired in January 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/30/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. There was a stroller and two Pack N Play portable cribs stored in the restroom between space #3 and #4. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a)

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2025

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2025

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2025

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/4/2024

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/4/2024

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2024

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2024

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.

Violation corrected during visit

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. You have started a new electronic system and it does not capture each child’s daily arrival and departure times and it is not documented anywhere else.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 5 and Space 6 did not have a current activity plan posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. All classroom doors to the outdoor play environment were observed opened to the outside during the visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

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. I observed outlets uncovered in Space 5 and 6, also a surge protector was observed uncovered in Space 5.

Violation corrected during visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. You have not been using the DCDEE incident log to log your incident reports, and the log you have been using does not include required information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Upon my arrival, you informed me you didn’t have any staff files on site, you had taken them home to update the staff and training worksheets. One staff’s DCDEE qualifying letter was on site and three staff’s recognizing and responding were on site, nothing else required in a staff file was on site available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. You took staff files home which include each staff’s current DCDEE qualifying letter. Only one staff’s current letter was on site available for review. I verified in the DCDEE database each staff had a current qualifying letter.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented was completed on 5-9-23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2023