Description: ENLIGHTEN LEGACY LEARNING CENTER I is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 33 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 annual fire inspection on file was completed December 28, 2022. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Two posted staff to child ratio worksheets were not current in space #1 based on the posted license. The worksheets were updated and reposted during the visit. NC Pre-K and SA children/wrap around care were served in space #1 at different times of the day. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Three children were monitored sleeping within one inch of each other in space #2. The caregiver re-situated the children and made sure they were separated at least eighteen inches apart. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden outdoor fence was monitored with a hole at the base of the slat. The wooden walkways/path of travel to the building was monitored with missing wooden slats on the railings and deteriorating floor panels. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The entire outdoor learning environment was covered in fallen leaves. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. The operator stated children were transported. A van was monitored without booster seats. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A Kia van, identified as the vehicle used to transport children did not have either a fire extinguisher or first aid kit. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. No transportation permission slips, children's emergency contact information or photographs were maintained in the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two children were missing annual signed permission to play outside of the fenced area. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One NC Pre-K child did not have a vision screening completed on file. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One NC Pre-K child did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. Missing required components of the EPR RTGF were monitored. Blank incident reports, an area map and center children's allergy list were not maintained in the EPR RTGF. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 1896 | .1102(e ) |
| At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. One staff person completed monthly outdoor inspections without the required playground safety certification. | |||
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On the date of 9/12/23 I recieved a call from a former employee who stated that I needed to pick up my son because he had an accident of diarrhea on himself. Upon my arrival a few words were stated back and forth between myself and the teacher holding a water hose and my son sitting in a chair out in the backyard of the residence at 2009 Bentley pl. Charlotte, Nc 28205, where he attends the Academy/Microschool.
Unbeknownst to me, on this day the teacher washed/bathed my son up outside the residence, while his classmates watched from the window witnessing being stripped of his clothing and sprayed down with a water hose. The students were asked to take a bathroom break in which they do so in the home of both the owner and teacher. Photos were taken and later given to me from the former employee showing the children holding their noses walking past while he is coddled and unclothed in his chair, embarrassed by the children.
Prior to the incident Myself and all four of my children began to experience homelessness which had been confided to the former employee, later to the owner My children had been asked on numerous occasions by the teacher about the concerns of where they have been sleeping the nights before and why we were no longer living with family. The owner offered her help of transportation in the mornings for the children, which lasted for a week before she made it an obligated duty of her former employee who provided temporary shelter for my family inside of her home. The owner no longer provided transportation. On 9/20/23 I recieved a text message from the owner saying "Goodmorning
Just a note the kids car seats need to be taken home today. I've put the two car seats and booster's out for you to get. Let me know if you have questions.
Have a great day" 9/21/23 Due to employee payment concerns the employee resigned from employment. Being that employee had already quit working for Enlighten Legacy learning center and transportation being revoked from the owner it caused strain for my children to arrive on time and pickup in a timely manner.
Also hindering my employment with my current job having to change schedules to accommodate the pick up of my children by 6pm with a grace period of 6:30pm in which the facility closes. Under 5 occasions I have rarely been late to pick up after the owner has previously called Child Protective services due to having no listed emergency contact. In the admins portal I recieved a message from the owner saying "we will have to start collecting a late pickup fee. The time is already graced 30 minutes past your allowed time of 6pm.
As of Monday October 2 a late fee pickup fee will be charged and due upon pickup. Let me know if you have any questions."
Due to the severity of these incidents I feel under attack about my personal hardship, embarrassed and disgusted to say the least with the mistreatment of my child under the care of the staff, directors and administrators. I ask that all fees be waived along with the termination be effective immediately.
I would not recommend this daycare business nor the private academy/Microschool to anyone they have shamed and degraded my son.