Charlotte Montessori School

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 had a BLS CPR documentation without any additional modules listed (child/pediatric).

Violation pending provider response

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Seven new staff did not have documentation completed properly.

Violation pending provider response

Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. New staff files monitored (7) did not have a statement indicating a job description was provided.

Violation pending provider response

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Seven staff were not linked to the facility in the ABCMS system within five days of hiring.

Violation pending provider response

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. The kitchen was unlocked. Cleaners were observed stored in unlocked cabinets. A paper cutter was observed stored on shelf below five feet in an open space used by teachers for planning. The area was accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A container of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key.

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. The prescription label was not attached to a child's albuterol in Space 4.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/6/2025

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Soiled diapers and pull-ups were observed in a trashcan with no lid in Space 3.

Violation corrected during visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(d) FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator. Two (2) half gallon milks and one (1) 1/2 gallon specialty milk were observed stored in dorm sized refrigerators in the classroom.

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 fire inspection available for review was completed on 3/8/22.

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

Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) child did not have a hospital/doctor listed.

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

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. Two (2) medical action plans expired 8/12/23.

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

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Two (2) medication authorizations expired 2/16/23. The authorization was dated for 12 months. Medication authorization is valid for 6 months.

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