“Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman's curriculum implements the Montessori philosophy and methodology at the Infant, Toddler, pre-school and Kindergarten levels.” christianmontessorischool.org, July 2026
“FAITH STATEMENT We strive to provide an enriched academic experience through the Montessori philosophy in an environment that teaches Christian principles and the love of Jesus Christ to all.” christianmontessorischool.org, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 2 of the 5 visits below. Across Charlotte centers it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.
North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.
Unannounced visit · July 22, 2026
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 facility has not completed a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
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 #6, there were 2 aerosol cans in an unlocked cabinet.
Violation corrected during visit
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A staff member does not have an application on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
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. A staff member did not have a medical report on file. Two staff members completed their medical after employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
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. A staff member did not have a TB report on file. Two staff members completed their TB after employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
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. A staff member does not have a current first aid training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2026
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. A staff member does not a current CPR training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not have a health assessment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A staff member does not have a signed acknowledgment of the policy on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member has not completed all the health and safety trainings within one year of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026
Unannounced visit · September 11, 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. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a medical report on file for verification during today's visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2025
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. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a TB Test or Screening for me to verify during today's visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2025
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