Description: It is a privilege to have you as one of our school families. Since Grace Christian Academy is a private, Christian school, we uphold high standards and objectives. Things may be different in many some respects from
schools with which you have been previously associated. This handbook has been written and presented to you to better acquaint you with the goals and policies of GCA. A careful reading of this information and a
supporting attitude will make our task of teaching and learning a profitable
and pleasant experience for your child. We must all work together! Grace Christian Academy expects full cooperation from both students and parents in the education and discipline of all students. Attending Grace
Christian Academy is a privilege and not a right; therefore, all students are required and expected to abide by the standards of the schoo
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were two (2) electiral outlets on the back wall that were not covered. In the classroom for children ages three through four years of age there werre two (2) electriacl outlets on the back wall that were not covered and one (1) at the front of the calssroom behind the teachers desk not covered. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | 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. In the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were several aerosol cans of disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. As you reported today the faciity's EPR plan has not been reviewed with your new hire that was hired on October 19, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-23 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. According to the Emergency Drill Log reviewed today the last fire drill was conducted on 01-06-2023. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | 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. At the main entrance of the building there were serval aerosol cans of spray paint, Gorilla glue and a container waterproofing solution with a combustible warning sitting on a low cardboard box next to the staff sign in sheet. All of these items were sitting within reach of children. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-20 | 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their First Aid certification prior to expiration. AA First Aid expired in February 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their CPR certification prior to expiration. AA CPR expired in February 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that the two (2) new hires did not have a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | 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. After review of teachers files it was noted that two (2) teachers had not completed the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. VW was hired in August 2022 and KW was hired in October 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. After review of the teachers' files it was noted that AA had not completed the Health and Safety training topics within five years of completing the previous topics which were completed in May 2017. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. After review of three (3) children's files it was noted that all three (3) did not have a signed statement acknowledging that the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given or explained to them. | |||
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