Cranfield Academy Providence - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

11745 PROVIDENCE ROAD , CHARLOTTE NC 28277
(704) 321-5555

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60003652
  • Capacity: 195
  • Age Range: 0 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
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

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