Chesterbrook Academy
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About the Provider
Our learning environment is built around children and their needs. It’s a place where children feel safe and ready to absorb what the world has to offer. Our classrooms feature well-equipped learning centers to allow hands-on practice of new skills in smaller groups. Outdoor time on our playground is built into every day’s schedule, weather permitting.
Nothing is more important than your child’s safety. We maintain records of those authorized to pick up each child. No child is released without proper authorization. All visitors to our school are greeted, asked to sign the Visitor Log and state the purpose of their visit. Picture identification is required from all unfamiliar visitors.
We know that parents play a critical role in their child's educational success and positive attitude toward learning. So, building and maintaining strong parent-teacher relationships is crucial to everything we do here. For children to get the best possible education, everyone needs to be involved. We’re proud that at our school, effective communication among parents, teachers and staff is a way of life.
After you've had the opportunity to review our website, please feel free to contact us to schedule a private tour. We look forward to meeting with you to gain an understanding of your child’s educational needs, and discussing how our school can meet them.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am - 6 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-394L |
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-394L |
| 2026-08-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On July 28, 2026, a group of sixteen children, two and three years of age, was transitioning to the playground from space #9, with two staff members. The group exited space #9 then went down the hallway to the side door leading outside to a fenced pathway that led to the playground. After the group exited the building, one child, two years of age, was left alone unsupervised in the hallway for approximately one to two minutes at approximately 9:50am. Staff were not aware of the child’s location. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In space #10, the art materials that were accessible to children two years of age consisted of Play-Doh, paper/coloring sheets, and chalk boards. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | 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. In space #1a, feeding plans for nine children were not posted in the classroom. In space #1b, feeding plans for eight children were not posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | 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. In space #9, three opened packages of Halls cough drops were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the counter and handwashing sink. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1a, the sleep position for one child, five months of age, was not documented on the sleep chart at 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:00pm, on March 9, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | 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 staff member, L. Barnett, employed on September 15, 2025, only received five hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Receipt of operational policies for two children enrolled on November 10, 2025, and November 24, 2025, was not on file for review. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The following staff members did not complete all required health and safety trainings within the first year of employment: T. Williams employed on February 26, 2024; A. Batts employed on June 12, 2024; M. Myatt employed on November 25, 2024; and J. Howard Blackwell employed on January 6, 2025. One staff member, K. Dippolito, employed on August 13, 2024, did not complete health and safety trainings until February 24, 2026. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 #2b, a bottle of Palmer's Cocoa Butter body oil with multiple safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the refrigerator. In space #3, two Lysol all purpose cleaner spray bottles, an aerosol can of WD-40, and an aerosol can of Sprayway glass cleaner were observed in two different unlocked cabinets. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. In space #2b, a container of CareOne medicated chest rub was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the refrigerator. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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 #9, the classroom for children two years of age, foam stampers, foam stamp pads, and seven small pieces of crayons were observed on a shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. In space #1a, a visual safe sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, five months of age, at 2:15pm on 8/20/2025 by T.W., however, a safe sleep check was not documented again until the child woke up at 2:40pm by T.W. Also in space #1a, a visual safe sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, six months of age, at 11:15am on 8/20/2025 by T.W., however, a safe sleep check was not documented again until the child woke up at 11:40am by T.W. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport two school age children to and from school beginning August 13, 2025 for one child, and beginning August 14, 2025 for another child, was not on file available for review. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | 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 #9, one cot was six inches away from another cot with a sleeping child. In space #2b, three cots with sleeping children were each spaced twelve inches apart. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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. In space #7, the red plastic bucket serving as a sink within the furniture in the dramatic play activity area had a cracked, broken corner. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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 previous criminal background check qualification letter for staff member Ruth Wolf, employed on 3/17/2017, expired on 1/30/2025 and the current criminal background check qualification letter was not obtained until 2/11/2025. The previous criminal background check qualification letter for staff member Amy Cooke, employed on 7/29/2019, expired on 1/31/2025 and the current criminal background check qualification letter was not obtained until 2/25/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On the Chesterbrook Academy bus #534, a hole was observed in the upholstery of the first row seat on the passenger side approximately 1 inch wide. Foam was exposed from the hole. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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 member, Ruth Wolf, employed on 3/17/2017, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter on file for review from 1/31/2025 through 2/10/2025. One staff member, Amy Cooke, employed on 7/29/2019, did not have a criminal background check qualification letter on file for review from 2/1/2025 through 2/24/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Shielded or shatterproof bulbs shall be used in food preparation, storage, and serving areas and in all rooms used by children. In space #8, the fluorescent light fixture on the ceiling above the tables where children eat meals and snack was broken with a piece of the light fixture covering the fluorescent bulbs missing. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(a). | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-020L |
| 2025-02-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-142L |
| 2024-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-277L |
| 2024-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-142L |
| 2024-11-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 12, 2024, one child one year of age was left alone unsupervised in space #9 for less than two minutes at approximately 4:00pm. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-277L |
| 2024-11-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On October 21, 2024, one child two years of age was left unsupervised outdoors, inside a gated area between the playground and the facility, for approximately five minutes between approximately 4:10pm and 4:15pm. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-277L |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | 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 #10, the classroom for children two years of age, small, broken pieces of crayon were observed in the art activity area accessible to children. The broken pieces of crayon and measured less than one inch in length. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On the Explor bus, a hole was observed in the upholstery of the second seat on the passenger side approximately 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Foam and Styrofoam were missing from inside the hole of the seat. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The transportation permission form for one school-age child, enrolled on February 16, 2021, was not available for review during the visit for routine transportation to and from school. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. The application for one child enrolled on February 27, 2024, did not include the parent's signature for emergency medical care authorization. | |||
| 2024-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-092L |
| 2024-02-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #1a, the refrigerator temperature was observed at 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 12:05pm. The administrator adjusted the refrigerator temperature setting during the visit, however, the refrigerator thermometer still read 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 12:16pm. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-092L |
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space #1a, on February 8, 2024, one infant was fed a 7-ounce bottle of breastmilk that did not belong to that child. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2a, the permission form for one child's Epi-Pen expired on 10/26/2023 and the permission form for one child's Banana Boat sunscreen expired on 10/1/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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 #9, one plastic package of Huggies diapers with safety warnings was observed in a child's cubby below a vertical height of five feet from the floor accessible to children two years of age. In the bathroom connected to space #9 and space #10, two plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed on top of the paper towel dispensers accessible to children two years of age. In space #10, one plastic package of Pampers wipes with safety warnings was observed on a table accessible to children two years of age. Two plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children two years of age. Five plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings and one plastic package of diapers with safety warnings were observed in children's cubbies below a vertical height of five feet from the floor accessible to children two years of age. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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. The first two weeks of orientation training was not documented for one staff employed on November 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #9, the classroom staff to child ratio worksheet was not posted. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #1a, three infant feeding plans were not updated to include baby food and table food modifications. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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 #1a, peeling paint was observed on the ceiling in two different areas. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1a, three permission forms for diaper rash cream did not include the amount to administer. In space #1b, one permission form for sunscreen did not include the amount to administer. In space #2a, three permission forms for sunscreen did not include the amount to administer and one permission form for diaper rash cream did not include the amount to administer. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports dated 1/9/2023, 3/2/2023, and 3/14/2023 for one child enrolled on 1/3/2023 did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence or the time the parent was notified. An incident report dated 3/14/2023 for one child enrolled on 2/21/2023 did not include the time of the incident, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence or the time the parent was notified. An incident report dated 11/14/2022 for one child enrolled on 8/29/2022 did not include the time the parent was notified. An incident report dated 12/13/2022 for one child enrolled on 8/1/2022 did not include steps taken to prevent reoccurrence or the time the parent was notified. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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 #9 and #10, classrooms for children two and three years of age, small, broken pieces of crayon and chalk were observed in the art activity area accessible to children. The broken pieces of crayon and chalk measured less than one inch and fit in a choking tube. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-07 | 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 #5, the electrical outlet at the end of the Christmas strand lights was uncovered and accessible to children. Staff covered the electrical outlet not in use during the visit. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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 #7, a gallon size jug of hand sanitizer was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the sink. The Administrator moved the hand sanitizer to a cabinet above five feet from the floor during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On July 13, 2022, a teacher popped an infant, eleven months of age, on the arm when the child grabbed for another child's pacifier. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-01 | 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. On top of table in an activity area in space #6, a plastic bucket containing Minnie Mouse toys was cracked with a broken piece and sharp edges. The Administrator discarded the broken bucket during the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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. In the bathroom connected to space #3, plastic grocery bags with safety warnings were observed on a shelf accessible to children two (2) years of age. Children two (2) years of age were observed in the bathroom during the visit. The Assistant Principal moved the plastic grocery bags to storage above five (5) feet from the floor. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of orientation for one (1) staff employed on June 28, 2021 was missing from the staff’s file, therefore, was conducted again by the Administrator and completed on October 21, 2021. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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 (1) staff employed on January 11, 2022 and one (1) staff employed on February 4, 2022 did not complete First Aid training. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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 (1) staff employed on January 11, 2022 and one (1) staff employed on February 4, 2022 did not complete CPR training. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Children's emergency information did not include photographs of the school age children who routinely are transported to and from school. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission from the parent for school age children to be transported to and from school did not include when and where the child was to be transported and the expected time of departure and arrival. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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. Acknowledgement of operational and personnel policies for one (1) staff, employed on June 28, 2021, was missing from the staff's file, therefore, was signed again by this staff on October 21, 2021. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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. Emergency medical information was not updated annually for ten (10) children. Refer to the Children's Records Worksheet. Emergency medical information for ten (10) of the fourteen (14) children's files monitored had not been updated since enrollment or since 2019. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | 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 discipline policy was missing from the file for one (1) child enrolled on May 2, 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One (1) child's epi-pen expired on May 9, 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. Neosporin cream for a child one (1) year of age and Cortisone 10 cream for a child one (1) year of age were administered without specific instructions from a doctor as noted on the manufacturer's instructions. The label on both medications stated, "Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor." | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Medication authorization for one (1) child's epi-pen expired on March 16, 2022, and authorization for another child's epi-pen expired on March 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member pinched a child. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member threatened to take a blanket and toy from a child and threatened to call the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 6, 2022, two (2) staff and twelve (12) children, two (2) and three (3) years of age, were transitioning from the classroom (space #3) to the playground via the back, direct exit door when one (1) child was left unsupervised for approximately one (1) minute in space #3. | |||
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