Berean Jr. Academy Preschool - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

3748 BEATTIES FORD RD , CHARLOTTE NC 28216
(704) 391-7800

About the Provider

Description: The philosophy of Berean Junior Academy is to provide a sound, Christ-centered, uniquely Seventh-day Adventist education, in which the student is taught to cherish the practical teachings of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy maintaining at the same time a high degree of academic excellence.

We believe that our school should not only prepare our youth to be leaders in our church and in our society, but also to be heirs in the world to come. To provide such an educaton, this school recognizes that the parent's role is very important in the development of the students.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60001287
  • Capacity: 65
  • Age Range: 2 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • 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
2023-04-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-27 Violation 114 GS 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The school age children files were missing a summary of the law notice.
2023-04-27 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. In space #6, cot's were not placed at least 18 inches apart.
2023-04-27 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #6, the ceiling is leaking. They are using a bucket to collect the water.
2023-04-27 Violation 1324 .1804(c)
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The school age children files did not contain a discipline policy.
2023-04-27 Violation 1851 .0604(j)
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The school age children files did not contain a tobacco notice.
2022-11-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-05-11 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-05-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-03 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #6, there were 14 children present with 1 staff member. The children present were ages 4 and 5. The facility follows highest enhanced staff/child ratios.
2022-05-03 Violation 707 .0601(d)
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There were broken toys scattered all across the playground. A broken playhouse and cracked toy bins.
2022-05-03 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was about 1 inch of mulch near stationary equipment that requires protective surfacing.
2022-05-03 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance was not recorded for May 2, 2022.
2021-11-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-11-03 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of a playground inspection for October 2021.

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