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Cranfield Academy Providence
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
11745 PROVIDENCE ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
195 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 321-5555
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003652
License Holder
ENDEAVOR PROVIDENCE OPCO LLC
License Issued
Jun 25, 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
At Cranfield Academy, our mission is to graduate happy children who exhibit a love of learning, show an active curiosity and are prepared for academic excellence. We base this mission on a simple respect for each child's development, allowing them to learn at their own pace through hands-on exploration. Our program builds language and social skills in combination with a strong self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-255L |
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. An infant nine months of age was fed another infant's bottle which contained formula on May 18, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. Review of activity plans indicated that the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development is not being used in conjunction with the curriculum. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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. In space #1, a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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 key to the kitchen door was in the lock with no one present in the kitchen. In space #7, the key to door was in the lock. A staff member's purse was stored in the closet and was less than five feet above the floor. In space #7, there was a bottle of colored sand located on top of a shelf. The bottle read "not for children under three years of age". The children enrolled in space #7 are all two years of age. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, there were two diapers creams present that were not labeled with either child's name. In space #4, there was diaper cream present for one child that was not labeled with the child's name. In space #5, there were also two diaper creams present that were not labeled with either child's name. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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. Ten children did not have verification on file that emergency medical care information had been updated annually or as changes occurred. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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. One child had a medical report on file completed by a physician however, the top portion was not completed by a parent. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1878 | .0803(1)(c ) |
| A drug or medicine was administered in a manner not authorized by the child's parent, physician or other authorized health professional. In space #4, there was Benadryl cream and cortisone cream present for two children one year of age with authorization from the parent. The directions on both read "children under two years of age, ask a doctor". | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #1, an infant was placed in a crib that was not labeled with their name. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. In space 4, there was two push/pull toys stored in the restroom adjacent to the classroom. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a). | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Cots throughout the building were observed in poor repair. The plasitc legs on the bottom of the cots were broken and cracked. A tricyle on the preschool playground was missing a seat. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, an infant was not placed in a crib after falling asleep. The teacher reported and documented the infant fell asleep at 9:05. I observed the infant in a seat asleep at 9:20. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-094L |
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On July 9, 2024 an infant was fed the wrong bottle, the bottle contained breast milk and the infant consumed 5 ounces. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff hired 4-9-24 did not have the orientation document completed and signed, proving the staff received 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of hire. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | 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. One staff completed recognizing and responding last on 1/25/19 and did not complete it again by 1/25/24. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. While in Space 1 I observed one child's bottles dated 12/4-12/8 and one child's bottles dated 12/5. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space 3 refrigerator thermometer read 48 degrees. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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. During nap time cots were not spaced at least 18" apart in space 4. I observed one cot laying up against the base of another cot. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. The low storage shelves in the infant rooms, Space 1 and Space 2, were observed with dirt build up. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. While in Space 3 I observed a soft block that was in poor repair, the corners had come unraveled. Space 4, books were observed in poor repair (missing covers, missing or torn pages), Space 8 a teacher chair was observed cracked and a storage bucket was observed cracked. Space 9. The dramatic play refrigerator/sink is missing one side of the refrigerator door. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the preschool playground I observed a tripping hazards where the matted surfacing is coming up from the ground causing a tripping hazard; it has been noted on the monthly playground inspections for the last three months with no correction. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | 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. While in Space 7, I observed a used Mr. Clean cleaning sponge on the counter. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An epi pen in space 5, needed for a child in care, does not have a pharmacy label. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 4 serves children one year of age, one child has written permission from the parent to administer cortisone cream for a rash, the cream states not to use on children under 2, and most consult a doctor, it also states not to use for diaper rash without consulting a doctor. In Space 6, serving two year olds, a medical action plan a physician completed states to provide 2.5 ml of Benadryl medication for allergic reaction, the parent's permission states to provide 4 ml of Benadryl. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-132L |
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On Monday, November 13, 2023 a two year old was left unattended inside the fenced in playground, for 18 minutes, when her class transitioned inside from outdoor play. Staff were not aware until the child was brought back to the classroom. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-064L |
| 2023-11-13 | 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. A child had a bruise across the bridge of his nose and the parent informed the teachers that their child stated it happened at school when the child jumped off a table, she did not receive and incident report. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. About a month ago preschool staff used raisins to reward children who listened to directives. They also used raisins to reward children who used the potty while potty training. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. On 8-18-23 a child tripped on the playground in the morning, in the afternoon the staff observed the child limping and told the parent, the incident report was signed on 8-21-23. The parent informed the teacher the child was seen by a doctor and an x-ray was taken and the child was fine, the signed incident report was not submitted to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant within 7 days of the receiving the medical treatment and the center staff being notified. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-284L |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One infant's bottle was not labeled and dated on 10/24/23. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. While in infant room 1, I observed the temperature at 67 and three infants were sleeping. Your Safe Sleep policy states the temperature will remain between 68-75 degrees. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On 10-24-23 an infant was served another infant's formula bottle that was not labeled and dated. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | 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 2 and Space 5 it was observed there were unused electrical outlets on a power strip not covered with safety plugs when not in use. It was also observed in Space 8 and Space 10 unused electrical outlets on multi-outlet adapters were observed not covered when not in use. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The posted EMC was monitored not current and listed a former Mecklenburg County Health Employee. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 3 there were two (2) spray antibacterial soaps with the warning ‘Keep out of reach of children’ accompanied by other warnings being stored on a shelf in the classroom. In Space 5 it was observed that two (2) bottles of essential oils and one (1) spray bottle of Wizard room freshner, each with the warning ‘Keep out of reach of children’ accompanied by other warnings, were being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom. There was also a bottle of Windex glass cleaner with multiple warnings on the label observed being stored on a shelf in the classroom. It was also observed that an aerosol can of foam soap was being stored on shelf in that same classroom. In Space 7 it was observed that two (2) soap refills, a bottle of Dawn dish detergent, a bottle of Windex glass cleaner and a spray bottle of Aromatherapy mist were being stored in two unlocked cabinets. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The door that leads to the playground has peeling paint several places on the door. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 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. A staff members started employment February 12, 2022. She did not have a medical report on file until April 16, 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | 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. A staff members started employment February 12, 2022. She did not have a TB test on file until April 16, 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child did not have a enrollment day on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 5 minutes. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times A four year old child was left alone on the fenced in playground. | |||
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