Woods Montessori School

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #1, a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/12/2026

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In spaces #1 and #4 there was no staff/ratio sheet posted.

Violation corrected during visit

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, there was no current activity plan posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick up and departure procedures were not posted.

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 #1, there was a ZEP cleaning spray with several warnings on a shelf in bathroom/unlocked.

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, there were several children's topical ointments with no permission to give forms.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/22/2026

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, a child's epi-pen expired 12/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/22/2026

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not maintained as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/22/2026

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 #4, the safe sleep policy/poster was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff members did not have annual health questionnaire on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have an annual emergency information form on file.

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 #6, there was a glass cleaner in the bathroom on a shelf.

Violation corrected during visit

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. During the visit, I could not determine if all parents received a copy of the Summary of Child Care Law. There were no documentation was on file for verification purposes.

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During today's visit, I observed a child (preschool age) walking out of the classroom and closing the door. The child was seen retrieving something from her bookbag to bring back into the classroom. Teachers were engage in other classroom routines with 17 other children.

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

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. The youngest child enrolled and present was a two year old. During a meal transition, one staff member was observed outside of the classroom assisting four (4) children with their belonging in the hallway, while the other staff member cared for fourteen (14) children in the classroom. Staff child ratio for two year old children in 1 -10.

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 new staff hired in August 2025 did not have a medical report on file prior to the employment date.

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

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. I did not see verification that parents of currently enrolled children reviewed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy from the file that were monitored.

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

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In all classrooms a current activity plan was not posted for all license spaces.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/29/2025

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, I observed several permission slips for sunscreen and diaper cream, with expired dates located in an over the counter medication binder.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/29/2025