Grace Christian Academy - Bryson City NC Child Care Center

498 ARLINGTON AVE , BRYSON CITY NC 28713
(828) 488-1042

About the Provider

Description: It is a privilege to have you as one of our school families. Since Grace Christian Academy is a private, Christian school, we uphold high standards and objectives. Things may be different in many some respects from
schools with which you have been previously associated. This handbook has been written and presented to you to better acquaint you with the goals and policies of GCA. A careful reading of this information and a
supporting attitude will make our task of teaching and learning a profitable
and pleasant experience for your child. We must all work together! Grace Christian Academy expects full cooperation from both students and parents in the education and discipline of all students. Attending Grace
Christian Academy is a privilege and not a right; therefore, all students are required and expected to abide by the standards of the schoo

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 87000041
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: GS 110-106
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-03-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-23 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. According to the Emergency Drill Log reviewed today the last fire drill was conducted on 01-06-2023.
2023-02-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-16 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. At the main entrance of the building there were serval aerosol cans of spray paint, Gorilla glue and a container waterproofing solution with a combustible warning sitting on a low cardboard box next to the staff sign in sheet. All of these items were sitting within reach of children.
2023-01-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-20 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their First Aid certification prior to expiration. AA First Aid expired in February 2022.
2023-01-20 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their CPR certification prior to expiration. AA CPR expired in February 2022.
2023-01-20 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that the two (2) new hires did not have a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them.
2023-01-20 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. After review of teachers files it was noted that two (2) teachers had not completed the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. VW was hired in August 2022 and KW was hired in October 2022.
2023-01-20 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. After review of the teachers' files it was noted that AA had not completed the Health and Safety training topics within five years of completing the previous topics which were completed in May 2017.
2023-01-20 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. After review of three (3) children's files it was noted that all three (3) did not have a signed statement acknowledging that the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given or explained to them.
2022-12-01 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-21 Violation 318 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6)
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. After review of attendance records and discussion with the lead teacher it was determined that there have been days in which a one year old child has been grouped with children four years of age to seven years of age during the full operating day.
2022-10-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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