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Cresset Christian Academy Pre-school
Durham, NC
· Durham County
3707 GARRETT ROAD,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 489-2655
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32000027
License Holder
LIFE SPRING CHURCH
License Issued
Oct 8, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other -
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About the Provider
Cresset Christian Academy Preschool offers children through pre-kindergarten a rich, Christ-centered learning experience for their early years. We are committed to the quality of education in our pre-school. We believe that the first years of education should prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Maybe that's why we've received a four-star rating from the State of North Carolina. Our curriculum, written expressly for our pre-school, is scripture-driven. Infants work on building awareness through their five senses, and our 2 through 4 year-olds participate in a different special activity or field trip every month. At Cresset, we believe the diversity of our school should reflect the diversity found in the kingdom of God. That's why if you walk our halls, you won't just see a full ethnic diversity, you'll also find that we strive to incorporate diverse cultural traditions and learning styles. From friends to story time to play time, you'll find we offer your child a place to grow, learn, and explore.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #301, two bottles were observed without a covering or top to avoid contamination. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. It was observed in space #304 chipping paint in the music area near the baseboard. Children one to two years of age are cared for in that classroom. In the hallway near the two-year-old classroom hole about four inches long and wide. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #301 an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity/lesson plan was not posted in space #304, #305, and #307. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | 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 closet door in space #305 was observed not locked that stored Febreze Air Mist, Wet Jet swiffer solution and Wet Jet Swiffer. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | 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 #302 diaper cream was not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container. In space #305 Benadryl and diaper cream was not stored in a locked cabinet or locked container. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Diaper Rash permission to administer the cream expired 8/2025 and Desitin did not have a form in space #305. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | 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 #305 Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 had an expiration date of 8/2023. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Violation | 1886 | .0902(b) |
| The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. The feeding apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning after a child completed feeding. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space #305 maintained a temperature of 50.9 degrees F. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Mats were stored in all the classrooms with the floor side touching the bedside during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | 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. Plastic and plastic ziplock bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet and drawer in space #302 and #305. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | 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 medical report was not on file for a staff member hired on 6/2/25. A medical report signed by a health care professional was not on file for a staff member hired on 1/2/25. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground measured about 1 in a half inch deep around fall areas. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-19 | 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 approved Fire Inspection was completed on 10/25/23. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator temperature in space 303 maintained a temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Three parent authorization forms in space 304 and 306 did not have required information documented. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. I observed two expired forms in spaces 304 and 306 with expiration dates of 8/10/24 and 3/1/24. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed and maintained. The last documentation in the incident log was documented on 11/23/21. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not on file for the Head of School during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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 updated when information changed. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6 current activity plan was not post and available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #2 hand sanitizer was not stored at least 5ft high and out of the reach of the children. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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. In space #2 Clorox wipes and Disinfectant wipes was stored under the sink where they were accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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 space #4 and space #5 plastic gloves was stored in the drawer that was accessible to the children. In space #4 there was a Ziploc bag of spoons that was in the bottom drawer that was accessible to the children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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 member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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. Three staff members did not have a First Aid certificate available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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. Three staff members did not have a CPR certificate available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member did not complete the SIDs training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. A staff member file was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | 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. Three staff members did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-179L |
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space #302 a child was given another child's bottle. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #6 a bottle was in the refrigerator not labeled with child's name or date. | |||
| 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. In space #1 a child's epi-pin was not in the original container in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #6 four or more children diaper cream forms did not include the correct dates or name of the ointments to apply. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch on the playground was less than 1 inch around the climbing structure fall zones. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child in space #1 and #space #3, did not have the correct authorization forms to administer emergency medication on file during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #6 a child's bottle that was previously used was stored back into the refrigerator. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2804(h). | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Water bottles were not labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. In space #3 and space #4, individual water bottles were not labeled with the child's name. This is a violation of a rule in NC Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2804(i). | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center In space #302 there were three children that had feeding schedules with no parent signatures and one that was not filled out completely when received by the center. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #302 and space # 304 the thermometers in the refrigerator were reading 50 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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 #304 disinfectant spray was on the changing table and not out of the reach of children at all times. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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 a current First Aid certificate on file to review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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 a current CPR certificate on file for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground around the slide fall zones was less than 1 inch in depth. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-07 | 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. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. There were mats with sheets on them stored on top of each other without a barrier between them allowing sheets to touch in space #301 and space #306. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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. There were plastic trash bags accessible to the children in space #302 and space #306 which enrolls children under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 410 | GS 110-91(2);.0508(c) |
| Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Infants have not been utilizing the outdoor play area on a daily bases. The children go on buggy rides for their outdoor time. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The S-hooks on the swings were not closed. The S-hook and links on the swing were rusted. The pole on the picnic table on the older children's playing was sticking up which can be a safety issue for the children when playing. The children's outdoor learning environment had landscaping fabric that can be a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The children's outdoor learning environment had landscaping fabric that can be a tripping hazard. The edging of a table on the older children's playground was hanging off which can be a safety issue. The screen from the window outside of classroom #307 was ripped and hanging from the window which can create a safety hazard. | |||
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