Five Star Center License
Abc Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
4821 EAST WT HARRIS BLVD,
Charlotte, NC 28215
Quick Facts
Capacity
64 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 567-1655
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
60001879
License Holder
JONES, TANGELA E
Expired
Oct 30, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Ms. Shaw
2017-10-06 17:52:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My child has attended this facility for 3 years and my family was blessed to have found this center. The staff was great and you can tell they really cared for the children. My child (starting Kindergarten) was very much prepared for 1st grade & is reading on a 2nd grade level. My child & I love ABC Academy!
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About the Provider
ABC Academy has been in the business of teaching early childhood education for more than 12 years! Building a a daycare of excellent quality and teach children exceptional values while providing our parents with a positive and rewarding childcare experience. Providing care and early childhood education for children 6 weeks - 12 years old.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. It was also observed that two children did not receive the lunch provided by the facility and were observed eating food brought from home that did not meet the nutritional requirements set forth by Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Eleven children in Space #4 were observed eating lunch provided by the facility that consisted of Spaghetti-O’s, bread and carrots with milk. However, the menus posted in both Space #4 and the kitchen listed turkey, rice, green beans, and bread with milk as today’s lunch. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In the bathroom connecting Space #1 and Space #2 it was observed that a hole approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches wide was present in the ceiling. In Space #4 chipping paint was also observed on the wall next to the children’s cubbies near the library center and on the wall near the large, carpeted area used for group time activities. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and a metal adult-sized folding chair with visible rusting was also observed present and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and it was observed there are two spaces in the chain link fencing that are beginning to separate, and each has an opening present approximately 7 inches. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A small plastic table, a basketball goal, plastic stepping stones and five plastic balls were each observed in poor repair and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that standing water was present in four (4) areas on the playground including two, small plastic storage bins with toys and debris present, on the cover of a sensory table, and inside play structures accessible to children. Exposed tree roots and broken branches were also present in multiple areas on the playground. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. In Space #2 it was observed the posted Emergency Medical Care Plan listed a prior employee as the alternate person available in the center responsible for care during an emergency. This information is not up-to-date and needs to be updated as that person is no longer employed with the facility. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space #2 emergency medication was monitored and it was observed that one child with a documented chronic medical condition did not have the medication listed on their medical action plan present in the original packaging. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 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, the medical report present was dated March 2024. It was also observed that a new staff member hired in November 2023 did not have a completed medical report on file including a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have proof of current First Aid certification on file. The First Aid certification on file expired in November 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have proof of current CPR certification on file. The CPR certification on file expired in November 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2 emergency medication was monitored and it was observed that one child with a documented chronic medical condition did not have all the required paperwork completed for the required medication on file. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| 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. It was also observed that each new staff member had one personnel file that included all employee paperwork, including the health information and medical assessment. Medical and personnel records were not stored separately in two files, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. It was observed that a new staff member hired in November 2023 did not have documentation of successfully completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment, this was due by February 28th 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-18 | 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. It was observed that the last fire inspection was conducted and approved on June 27, 2023. This was due to have been conducted either on or before June 17, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | 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. It was observed that one staff member’s First Aid Certification expired on April 20, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-18 | 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. It was observed that one staff member’s CPR Certification expired on April 20, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A posted lesson plan for preschool wrap around care in space #13 was not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| 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. One staff file was monitored and health related forms were not maintained separately from the other personnel file. A separate file was developed and contents were placed in the separate file during the visit. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-21 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Tight fitting sheets were not provided to an infant in space #3. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Violation | 411 | GS 110-91(2)(i) |
| Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. A preschool child was observed resting their head and sleeping on a table in the dramatic play center in space #2. The child was not transitioned or offered their cot with linen. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Fall zones under the swings did not meet six inches of required mulch. Mulch was not delivered as stated in the letter of correction received 3/31/22. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The operator submitted a letter of correction on 3/31/2022 indicating violation number #716 was corrected and mulch was delivered. A visit was conducted 4/1/2022, and it was determined violation #716 was not corrected nor mulch had been delivered on 3/21/2022 as a letter of correction stated. Pictures were emailed to me on 4/1/2022 showing mulch was delivered later that afternoon/evening. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Space #1 was monitored with fifteen children present with two staff. The room capacity was approved for no more than twelve children at any given time. Children were immediately relocated to space #2, with an approved capacity for sixteen (16) children. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Either drill was not conducted at least every three months. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #3, infants, one's and a two year old were grouped together. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Monitored mulch didn't measure six inches in depth. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A green plastic sand box cover was monitored in poor repair with cracks. The wooden border around the climbing structure was in poor repair and wood rotting. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was a EMC plan posted in every classroom. However, only one of the posted EMC was current. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child didn't have a medical on file. | |||
| 2022-03-18 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a current/identifiable immunization record on file within thirty days of enrollment. | |||
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