Cyrus Childhood Academy (cca) - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

2200 WEST BOULEVARD , CHARLOTTE NC 28208
(704) 910-6047
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About the Provider

Description: Our mission at Cyrus Childhood Daycare is simple: to provide your children with a healthy environment promoting foundations in social, cognitive and creative abilities.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60003769
  • Capacity: 57
  • 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
2023-08-28 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-11 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, I observed ajax cleaning product underneath the bathroom sink in a cabinet not properly locked.
2023-04-11 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. Two out of three new staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. (T.M and T.H)
2023-03-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-10-26 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-28 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 #3, I observed chipped paint on the wall near the block area.
2022-09-28 Violation 714 .0605(g)
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Underneath the deck on the preschool OLE, I observed a space that measures at 8 inches, this spacing can cause entrapment.
2022-09-28 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The door of shed on the preschool OLE was broken, causing nails to be exposed to children.
2022-09-28 Violation 828 .0604 (m)
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The new ramp to the deck on the preschool OLE is elevated and allows children access to the air conditioning unit.
2022-09-28 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n)
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 the outdoor learning environment for preschool school children, I observed a broken toy storage bin. On the OLE for infants, I observed a broken toy storage bin and a toy vanity table with a broken leg.
2022-09-28 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 #1a, I observed plastic bags in a bin, accessible to infants. In space #3b, I observed small pieces of chalk, considered choking hazards for children aged two.
2022-09-28 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members did nor have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. L.M., P.D., T.S., N.A.
2022-09-28 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. Staff member T.S did not have current emergency information on file annually.

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Reviews

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former parent Dec 08, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

the owner is very unprofessional. Also its never the same teacher there. And directer cant speak English well.

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