Description: DOGWOOD LANE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is a One Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 148 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #5, I observed wooden frames with broken wood edges and splinters. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. In space #6B, I observed a lotrimin ointment that was on file for an infant child, this ointment cannot be administered to children under the age of 2 unless directed by the doctor. A homemade ointment with the listed components (hydrocortisone, destitin and lotrimin) were on file for an infant child, the lotrimin can not be administered to children under the age of 2 unless directed by the doctor. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. One (1) child had an expired medication permission form dated for 2/13/24. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspection for Dec 2023 was not completed. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 (2) staff did not complete the recognizing and responding training within ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 872 | 0.1803 |
| The discipline policy was not followed. On 8/18/23, a teacher did not follow the discipline policy. The teacher delegated discipline to another child and proceeded to hit a child on the shoulder after the child did not hit his peer. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4, I observed a chair with rust on the back legs. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1a, I observed an expired diaper cream. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. C.H did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #6a, I observed an energy drink can on the counter. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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We have had our oldest son at Dogwood since 2018. We now have both children attending.
The ownership, director, teachers and staff have always gone above and beyond to ensure our children have the best experience.
We appreciate the constant communication when it comes to sickness, staffing and/or procedure changes.
-pictures and updates via procare app are very convenient
- great teacher to child ratio with floating staff to help each room.
-meal plan is fresh ,healthy and unique
-curriculum is thought out and planned in advance. One on one activities.
-the facility is extremely clean!
We would highly recommend !