Three Star Center License
Castle's Day Care Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
6521 BARRINGTON DRIVE,
Charlotte, NC 28215
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 563-7112
Three 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
6055611
License Holder
KNIGHT, CYNTHIA
Expired
Apr 15, 2019
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
R Glover
2013-10-29 16:55:51
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
In a few short months, your child will be reading and writing and will be well ahead of CMS Kindergarten program. By the time my now 4 year old starts CMS next Fall 2014, I have no doubt her math and reading skills will be on a 1st grade level.
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About the Provider
Magic happens in the minds of the young and old, once inside the castle walls. I have a professionally developed program to open the passageways of the imagination to create fanciful play experiences that will enrich the lives of all children. At the castle, we work hard to create a safe, clean, and quality environment. It is enriched with an abundance of visually stimulating chambers, to help the children discover, discuss, and become a part of their world through age appropriate challenges that encourage their minds to take flight, all in an atmosphere of fun.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | 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. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of law. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. In Space #2 twenty-two (22) children were observed present with two staff members. The posted Classroom Staff to Child ratio form noted that the capacity for this space was seventeen (17) children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #1 the vinyl flooring was observed torn in two areas. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center’s incident log was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Four (4) staff files were reviewed today and it was observed that three (3) staff files did not contain a current health questionnaire. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Four (4) staff files were reviewed it was observed that three (3) staff files did not contain a current emergency information form. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and one (1) staff member hired in October 2023 had not successfully completed First Aid certification within the first ninety days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. Four (4) staff files were reviewed today and it was observed that one (1) staff member hired in October 2023 had not successfully completed CPR certifications within the first ninety days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and it was observed that two (2) veteran staff members’ files did not contain a current annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed permission form for off premise activities. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed/date statement from parents acknowledging the facility’s discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #2 twenty-eight (28) children were observed present with two staff members between the ages of three years of age and four years of age. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were not available for review, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed statement from a parent acknowledging the facility non-smoking policy. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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 (4) staff files were reviewed and it was observed that one (1) staff member hired in October 2023 had not completed the required Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and it was observed that three (3) veteran staff members had not completed the five year renewal of Health and Safety training topics, as required. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. It was also observed that the HVAC ventilation covers located on the walls in both the hallway and Space Three (3) classroom bathrooms were beginning to rust. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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 Two it was observed that there were two electrical outlets not covered with safety plugs when not in use. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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 two (2) and in the hallway bathroom it was observed that there were containers of Vaseline, each with the statement Keep out of the reach of children printed on their labels and accompanied by other warnings being stored on shelves accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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 file was reviewed for a new staff member hired on October 02, 2023 and it was observed that the file did not contain a current medical report or one completed before the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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 file was reviewed for a new staff member hired on October 02, 2023 and it was observed that the file did not contain a current TB test/screening or one completed before the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One file was reviewed for a new staff member hired on October 02, 2023 and it was observed that the file did not contain an emergency information form that was completed on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One file was reviewed for a new staff member hired on October 02, 2023 and it was observed that the file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description either on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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. One file was reviewed for a new staff member hired on October 02, 2023 and it was observed that the file did not contain a signed statement with all the required information acknowledging that the staff member had reviewed the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Wooden borders surrounding the stationary play equipment was monitored in poor repair and deteriorated. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. A center incident log was not completed after incident reports were completed. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's Ready to Go File could not be located during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed with staff annually. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child didn't have a signed parental acknowledgement on file. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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