Druid Hills Academy - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

2801 LUCENA STREET , CHARLOTTE NC 28206
(980) 343-5515

About the Provider

Description: It’s a Great Day to be a Panther here at Druid Hills Academy! Here at Druid Hills it is our goal that EACH student shows a year’s worth of growth in all subject areas. This is done by keeping our student’s focus each and every day starting with the way that student’s come to school dressed in uniform. We feel that being a uniform school has created a dress for success appeal at Druid Hills. It has improved student achievement, self-esteem, and behavior. We have a “pantherriffic” staff that is dedicated to the success of all students. Our high qulaified staff has a wide range of experiences from board certified teachers to teachers with advanced degrees. At Druid Hills, we are constantly using technology to enhance global awareness which is embedded throughout our curriculum.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60003469
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-03-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-20 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 fire inspection report was completed November 15, 2021, with a Permit Due Date of June 30, 2022.
2023-03-20 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 monthly playground inspections were complete for September 12, 2022 and March 1, 2023; playground inspections were incomplete for October 2022, November 2022, December 2022, January 2023, and February 2023.
2023-03-20 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. The Medication Administration Permission Form was not completed for M. W. Child (J.A.) Medication Administration Permission Form expired March 2, 2023.
2022-09-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-12 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The Shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not practiced every three (3) months; was not completed in May 2022.
2022-09-12 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is needed under play equipment.
2021-10-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-10-18 Violation 830 .0802(h)
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not posted.
2020-11-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2020-11-05 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 which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The emergency information form on file was not updated annually for three staff members.
2019-11-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2019-11-13 Violation 1907 .0608(b)
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. Three children from space #B6 didn't have a signed Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.
2019-11-13 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two gates were monitored in poor repair. The gate on the left was monitored with a broken bottom hinge and unable to close properly. The gates on the right hand side won't close on their own and are closed with a plastic interlocking chain. The fencing was monitored separated from the top rail/bar leaving open spacing in-between. One metal border peg was monitored protruding.
2019-11-13 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 long term substitute for CMS who has worked more than ten days in a year and who has exceeded ninety (90)days to obtain the required training didn't obtain First Aid training.

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