Merry Oaks International Academy - Charlotte NC Four Star Center License

3508 DRAPER AVENUE , CHARLOTTE NC 28205
(704) 343-6422

About the Provider

Description: MERRY OAKS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 108 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60003557
  • Capacity: 108
  • Age Range: 4 through 5
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-04-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-19 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 fire inspection on file was dated March 17, 2022.
2023-04-19 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Verification was not on file that playground inspections were completed for December 2022 and January 2023.
2022-10-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-10-21 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In restroom of space #E6, the paper towel dispenser was partially attached to the wall posing a potential hazard for the children.
2022-10-21 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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 #E3, there were three outlets not protected by safety covers and one outlet in the hallway.
2022-10-21 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. In space E6, an aerosol can of Lysol was located on top of a shelf.
2022-10-21 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. One staff member did not have current First Aid training.
2022-10-21 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. One staff member did not have current CPR training.
2021-10-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-10-28 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. Three staff did not have current CPR certification on file.
2021-10-28 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #E5 arrival times for children were not documented for October 27, 2021 and October 28, 2021.
2021-10-28 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. Three staff did not have current First Aid certification on file.
2020-10-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2020-10-27 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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. A surge protector in space #E2 did not have safety covers protecting the outlets.

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