Kiddie Academy Of Charlotte Blakeney

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 #9, one electrical outlet was not protected with a safety cover.

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 #6, a sunscreen was present for one child with no parent authorization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #6, sunscreen for one child expired March 2025. In space #6, a diaper cream for one child expired April 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff member did not have verification of how many hours of orientation received or the name of the provider.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Application for two children did not list the address for emergency contacts.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #4, parent authorization to administer a diaper cream for one child expired August 4, 2026. In space #6, parent authorization to administer a diaper cream expired March 25, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

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. In space #9, there was no toilet paper in one stall and the dispenser was broken. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2026

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. On June 5, 2026, an infant was left in an highchair for approximately thirty minutes without accessibility to developmentally appropriate toys and activities.

Violation corrected during visit

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Rooms did not have individually assigned and identified cots.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Floor had chipped tiles and had a scuff marks, there is outside door with guard that is molded.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden water table lid was chipped with splintered wood accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelfs have residue and dirty tape marks.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

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. One outlet in a classroom was not protected by a safety cover.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. Electrical cords were hanging in the toddler room and accessible to toddlers.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Cribs and playpens were placed so that children occupying them had access to cords or ropes. A crib in the infant classroom was placed next to the window with cords from the blinds hanging down.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

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 shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet. White-out and sharpie markers were located in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A bottle of dish soap and lotion was located on a countertop in a classroom not being used however the door to the classroom was not locked.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

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. Two staff members First Aid training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's First Aid expired August 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

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. Two staff members CPR training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's CPR expired August 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an assessment record on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was in the same file as the staff member's individual personnel file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Childrens coats hung on coat hooks were observed touching. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025