Four Star Center License
Bright Kids Learning Academy Ii
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
1943 WEST BLVD,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Four Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
60003893
License Holder
BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC
Expired
Oct 5, 2018
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
BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY II is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | 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. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. There was no Summary of NC Child Care Law posted in a prominent place in the center. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 325 | 0.1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. Upon entering space #2, I heard the caregiver (T. Davis) telling a crying child, "we don't want to hear it, there is nothing wrong with you." | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, I observed a lesson plan posted dated for 1/15-1/19. In space #5,I observed a lesson plan posted dated for 2/12-2/16. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The center did not have a current menu posted. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed peeling paint on the walls in space #5, space #6 and space #2. I observed watermarks on the ceiling of space #5 and the light cover in space #2 is cracked. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #5, I observed a shelf in the science and sensory area not in good repair, the top of the shelf has wood peeling. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of practicing a monthly fire drill for April 2023 and July 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the back of the Toddler/two playground was not the appropriate height and had broken lattice hanging from the fence. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 #8, I observed disinfectant wipes in a cabinet, not locked or properly stored/accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed a broken piece of wood and debris on the playground. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #4, I observed a roll of plastic trash bags on the table and a plastic trash bag in an unused crib, accessible to infants. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 center did not have documentation of completing a monthly playground inspection for June 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 provider was not able to provide sleep checks for enrolled infants for the last 30 days. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. There was no safe sleep policy posted in space #4, the classroom for infants. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child's file of a currently enrolled infant, did not have documentation that the parent received a copy of the safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. One staff member did not have a medical statement on file prior to employment (TR). | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. One out of seven staff members did not have documentation of their TB test prior to their first day of work. (TR) | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six out of seven new staff members did not have documentation of completing at least 16 hours of orientation. (RH, TR,ND,Ma.S, EB,TD) | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 documentation of completing the First Aid training (TR). | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 documentation of completing CPR training (TR). | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. There are currently no staff employed that have completed the training for playground safety. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One out of seven staff members did not have documentation of completing six hours of training (orientation). (Me.S) | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child's file did not have the emergency information of the childs health care professional. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One childs file did not have a copy of the child's medical exam 30 days after their start date. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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's file monitored did not have a copy of the childs immunzation records 30 days after their start date. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Two out of seven staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy (RH, EB) | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Five out of seven staff members did not have their medical documents filed separate from their personnel file. (KS, MS, EB, RH, ND). | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Two out of seven staff members did not have documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training (RH, EB) | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-04 | 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. There was twenty-Two children present today and only twenty children signed in for the day. It was reported that parents sign in and out. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | 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. The ZEB cleaner was on a shelf that was less than five feet from the floor. It was placed 5 feet up during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Two bottles of pain reliever were not in locked storage. One was on the Administrators desk and the other in a drawer that did not have an approved lock. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff person, JS, had started the process of obtaining a qualifying letter but had not completed the process. She may not return to the facility, and/or care for children until she has a qualifying letter on site. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person, JS, did not have a valid qualification letter. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Staff members failed to comply with North Carolina General Statute 7B-301(a) regarding duty to report abuse, neglect, dependency, or death due to maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Morning arrival before 9:00am ratios/group size for toddlers and twos are not being followed. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. per Child and nutrition investigation, There was not enough of the required components served to meet the requirements. The center was out of cups, so they were re-using some paper cups. Cups were not large enough to hold the required amounts. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 502 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. Consultants visit on 3/1/23 school-aged children were served the same snack as children under six, one 2oz of yogurt and goldfish crackers. A child aged six asked for another serving of yogurt and was denied. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Several children that were combined in the threes class (some were four) were not signed in. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). a feeding schedule was not posted or available for one child. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. School aged children did not wash their hands upon arrival into their classroom and did not wash hands before eating snack. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Cots in the toddler/two year old class were less than 18' apart. In the dramatic play center to cots measured less than 6' aprt | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 was a broken bin being used for a sink in the dramatic play center in the toddler/two year old class. There are tricycles on the stabilized track, all five seats were cracked and or broken. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the back of the Toddler/two playground was not the appropriate height and had broken lattice hanging from the fence. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A form for diaper cream was not completed correctly. It was missing information on the amount and where it should be placed, and the date was incomplete. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The toddler/two year old class had plastic in unlocked cabinets and under the changing table. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1068 | .1106(a) |
| On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. It could not be verified the amount of hours the teachers attended the training. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. there were no posted current attendance in any of the spaces. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child who was enrolled since 2019 did not have updated innformation. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Medical information was missing for three children who have been enrolled over thirty days. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. several children did not have their assessment. Enrollment dates were 1/13/23, 1/3/23, 7/25/22. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1889 | .0703(d) |
| Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. Staff that were hired on 6-14-21 did not have the required information submitted to works. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the bathroom that is used by the twelve month old children and older there was a shelf with diapers and a plastic bag. | |||
| 2022-08-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. While monitoring the outdoor learning environment, I noticed debris on the playground. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | 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. Four out of seven staff files reviewed did not have documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 fire inspection the center has documentation of occurred on 5/8/2020. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 #5, I observed a water mark on the ceiling in the middle of the classroom. In space #6,I observed peeling paint on the window sill. In space #2, I observed peeling paint on the blue wall. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. In space #4, I observed a torn infant mattress. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center was missing fire drills for August 2021 and September 2021. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. I observed hand sanitizer accessible to children in space #4 and space #3. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed debris on the playgrounds, this was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space in #3, observed plastic bags accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 center was missing playground inspections in 20221 for the following months: May, June, August and September. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. Staff member W.R. did not have documentation of completing First Aid training. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. Staff member W.R. did not have documentation of completing CPR training. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Four out of four children's record reviewed today did not include documentation that parents received information about the parent participation plan. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One out of four children's records reviewed did not include a medical exam within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 out of four children's records reviewed today did not include an immunization record. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 lockdown/ Shelter in place drill was conducted on 11/30/2021. The center was due for another drill by February 2022, this did not take place. | |||
| 2022-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Provider did not follow up/take action of a threat made that a child would bring a gun to school. | |||
| 2022-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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