Child Care Center
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Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Graham, NC
· Alamance County
303 W ELM STREET,
Graham, NC 27253
Quick Facts
Capacity
274 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
0159003
License Holder
BAPTIST CHURCH, ANDREWS MEMORIAL
License Issued
Dec 29, 1999
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
ANDREWS MEMORIAL READINESS SCHOOL II is a Child Care Center in GRAHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 274 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was documented on June 16, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was documented on May 29, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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. Staff member's medical report was expired prior to the first day of employment. Employed 3/14/26, medical report dated 6/26/24. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member's tb screening was expired prior to the first day of employment. Employed 3/14/26, tb screening dated 6/26/24. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Staff member's CBC expired 10/2025. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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. The last safety drill was documented March 25, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The facility was notified regarding the new ABCMS process on 8/14/25 and the process has not been started. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. A magic eraser and Lysol wipes were stored in a unlocked closet. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on December 30, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Two employees completed First Aid however, their cards were not in the file. L. Ford was employed on 9/25/25 and has not completed First Aid training. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Two staff members completed CPR however they did not have their cards in their file. L. Ford has been employed since 9/25/25 and she has not completed CPR training. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Four tubes of diaper creams were located inside Spaces 11, !, and 3. These items were removed from the classroom. Permission to Administer medication was expired for Benadryl and a Epi-Pen. The items were removed pending parents completion of new forms. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-158L |
| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-158L |
| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-22 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In Space 3 a tablet was facing the children showing an animated program. | |||
| 2025-08-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee that has been hired was in a classroom without a CBC. | |||
| 2025-08-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child fell out of the high chair while the teacher was completing another task. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-14 | 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 documented fire inspection was on March 27, 2024. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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. Electrical outlets and power strips were accessible and uncovered in the hallway, gym areas, and Spaces 1, 3, 7,and 12. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. Fans that were not mounted or had safety mesh were in located in classroom spaces. The AD removed the fans from the classrooms. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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. Dawn dish soap was sitting by the sink in Spaces 2 and 4. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Last playground inspection was documented on June 17, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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. Last safety drill was on June 16, 2025. Drill should have been completed in May. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. The plan for one child in room 3 was not updated according to the child's feeding changes. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last written playground inspection on file was 8/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for T. Hyatt expired 9/3/24 and the new letter was dated 9/20/24. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | 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. The last recorded drill was 7/3/24. A violation was cited during the annual compliance visit due to that drill being past due. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The criminal background letter for Teresa Hyatt expired 9/3/24. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | 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. A drill was due by 6/30/24 and was completed 7/3/24. Technical assistance was provided. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-21 | 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 current fire inspection was conducted 3/27/24. The previous one on file was conducted 10/6/22. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for April 2024. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. New staff member K. Harden completed the training 3/24/24. The training was due by 2/17/24. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. The training for new staff member K. Harden was completed 3/24/24. The training was due by 2/17/24. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. The medical report for new staff member A. Pipken was not on file on date of hire 10/17/23. The report was dated 12/11/23. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not recorded for August 2023. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. The medical report for M. Brown was received after employment began. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. The first aid training for M. Street was due by 7/20/23 and was completed 9/5/23. The training for D. Scott was due by 10/2022 and was completed 2/21/23. Technical Assistance was provided. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. The CPR training for M. Street was due by 7/20/23 and was completed 9/5/23. The training for D. Scott was due by 10/2022 and was completed 2/21/23. Technical Assistance was provided. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training for L. Culbertson, C. Perkins, D. Scott, C. Evans, E. Fox, and C. Howard expired in 10/2022 and was completed 2/27/23. Technical Assistance was provided. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The file for one child was missing the medical exam. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. The file for one child was missing the required immunization record. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown-drill was not recorded for the second or third quarter of 2023. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill log was not available for the months of September-December 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. The drill log was not available for the fourth quarter of 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member speaks to toddler children in a harsh tone when saying "no", "stop, don't do that", and "stop doing that." | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. The feeding plan for A. Scott in Room 2 was not updated as required. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The chains on the swings on the preschool playground are vinyl coated. The vinyl is cracked and peeling away. The chains underneath the vinyl are rusted. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The rubber mulch on the preschool playground under the swings and around the stationary equipment did not measure six inches in depth. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The sleep charts for all infants enrolled in classroom one were not current. Only one child had sleep times recorded for one day in April. There were no other postings for any child during April. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). The criminal background letter for T. Payne expired 1/29/22. The criminal background letter for J. Stidham was received after the expiration date of the last letter on file. Technical assistance was provided on 9/15/21. | |||
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