Charlotte Jewish Preschool

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #F4, a bottle of sunscreen was stored in a cubby that was not at least five feet from the floor as required.

Violation corrected during visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #F115, one child's Benadryl expired February 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #F4, one child's medical action plan had not been updated annually. The action plan was dated March 17, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The temperature in space #F1 was 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The safe sleep policy requirement is 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 18, 2026, a child three years of age was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute, while the group of children transitioning outside with two teachers.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 22, 2025, a child four years of age was left unsupervised on the Pre-K playground for approximately five to ten minutes.

Violation corrected during visit

Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space F1, a Teacher did not wash her hands prior to feeding an infant a bottle.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space F3, there was a cushion that was ripped.

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. In space F17, a container of glitter was located on the shelf. The instructions on the container stated not for children under three years of age.

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. One child did not have signed parent authorization to administer Benadryl.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025

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 staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The staff medical was dated April 25, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025

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 staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The TB test result was dated April 25, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025

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 staff member's First Aid training expired October 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025

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 staff member's CPR certification expired October 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Emergency Medical Care Plan had not been updated since October 2024 when changes were made to the administrative team and persons responsible for carrying out the plan.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for the month of November.

Violation corrected during visit

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's qualification letter expired December 17, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a current qualification letter on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #F3, there were five cots that were labeled with each child's name.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

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 #F3, there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and an unlocked cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a child one year of age had hydrocortisone cream present. The Directions on the cream state that the cream should not be used for children under two years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

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 #F1 and F16, the safe sleep policy was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child did not have verification on file that the operational policies had been discussed with the parents.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not have verification on file that the parent participation plan had been discussed with the parents.

Violation corrected during visit

Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One child did not have emergency medical care information on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child did not have medical authorization on file.

Violation corrected during visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. The poles attached to the shade on the playground have peeling/chipping paint. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2822(c) TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #114, a staff member left a group of twelve children three years of age unsupervised while she retrieved thirteen cots one at a time from the hallway.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. In space #114, a staff member made a child push a chair up and down the hallway for approximately five minutes as a form of behavior management to ensure the child would rest during naptime.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 20 permission for equate and aquaphor creams didn't have when to administer, where and amount completed on the medication permission document.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023

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. Space 21 serves infants did not have the facility's safe sleep policy posted.

Violation corrected during visit

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 was conducted on 5/10/23. The facility is closed for the month of July each year, so a drill should have been conducted in September 2023 to maintain compliance.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023