Child Care Center
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Genesis Academy, Inc
Burnsville, NC
· Yancey County
428 GEORGES FORK ROAD,
Burnsville, NC 28714
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
00000039
License Holder
GENESIS ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
Jan 1, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Genesis Academy is a Christian non-profit, Preschool, Kindergarten thru 6 grade with an after school program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6AM - 5:30PM
- Tuesday6AM - 5:30PM
- Wednesday6AM - 5:30PM
- Thursday6AM - 5:30PM
- Friday6AM - 5:30PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The mat at the end of the slide it to help keep mulch (surfacing) in place. It does not replace it. Surfacing at the end of a slide must extend 6 feet out. There wasn’t any mulch under the mat. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There was a section of the playground fence next to the parking lot that was lower than the required 4 feet tall. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster for the ABCMS system only had one teacher listed on the roster. The administrator was not listed nor any of the employees. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | 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. Two (2) children’s permission forms were past due to be renewed. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the yellow spinner on the playground. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The van did not have a statement posted. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the lower corner measured 3 feet 11 inches instead of 4 feet high. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. A bottle of hand sanitizer was sitting on top on a filing cabinet which did not measure five (5) feet high. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. A staff purse was out in the classroom. The teacher stated that the purse did have Tylenol inside. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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 inhaler was in a prescription box that did not match the medication expiration date. The pharmacy label had expired; however, the medication has not expired. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. A child had a permission slip for Motrin but the medication was Tylenol. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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 drill that should have been conducted in June 2025 was missing. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the swings and at the end of the slides did not measure the minimum or 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The surfacing around the spinner and the spring rockers did not extend 6 feet. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch at the base of the slide did not measure 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The policy was signed today during the visit instead of the first day of employment. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-19 | 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. Curtains were stored on top of the cots with no barrier. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff, hire date 6/7/24, did not have a signed policy on file. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-112A |
| 2024-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-112A |
| 2024-07-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised. On July 10, 2024, staff members were not aware of children's activities at all times. Staff members were not aware a three-year-old child walked outside the building. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted/recorded in December 2023. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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 air conditioner units and gas meter has a temporary fencing around it to keep children out, however it was secured by clothes pins on top and open at the bottom which would allow a child access. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. Inhaler permission was over a year old (2 months past due). | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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 teacher (BG) has expired first aid. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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 teacher (BG) has expired CPR. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-21 | 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 fire inspection is almost a month past due. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence did not measure at least 4 feet high throughout the playgrounds. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | 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. Hand sanitizer and essential oil was found in classroom 107 and Armor-All wipes were in the van. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | 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. An epi pen was not discarded or sent home after the child left the facility and the medication expired. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | 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 was found in classroom 103 and 105. Plastic around packages of paper plates, diapers and wipes. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | 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. Lipton Green Tea was located on a teachers desk in classroom 109. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was no mulch as the end of the slide. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff, did not have documentation of reviewing the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | 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. The person that transports children had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The person that transports children had not completed the Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-046L |
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, must be on adequate amount installed overprotective surfacing. Surfacing under slides, climbers’ rockers, see-saw and sit-n-spin must be at least six (6) inches of protective surfacing under and around all equipment. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Due to rain and erosion, the fence height is not four (4) feet high in all areas of the outdoor play space. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. There were four (4) medications that needed to be picked up or discarded (for children that are not coming this summer). One medication was expired and will be discarded. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-30 | 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 grocery bags, plastic wipes containers and diaper packaging was down low (below 5 feet) in the classroom with two-year old children. This was corrected during my visit. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child's file was missing the permission for off-premises activities (play outside the fenced in area). | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hand sanitizers were located on and in teachers' desks which is not 'out of reach of children” (5 feet up). Dawn dish detergent was at the kitchen sink and not out of reach of children (even though the kitchen is locked, this must be stored 5 feet up. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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