Description: GRACE MONTESSORI ACADEMY, INC. is a Three Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 183 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Seven plastic waffle blocks were cracked exposing rough/sharp edges. A hole was next to the shade port posing a tripping hazard. The trash can on the playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Eight waffle blocks on the playground were cracked and splitting on the side creating opening that could pinch children and sharp edges. Two bolts were protruding from the brown border enclosing the surfacing around the large play structure on the playground. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. Recognizing and responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed as part of on- going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The last training was da ted for February 20, 2019. | |||
| 2025-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-09 | 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 5, there was a box of Borax laundry detergent in an unlocked cabinet and less than 5 feet above the floor. In space 6, the key was left in the closet door lock. Cans of spray paint were stored 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One file, out of 8 children’s files reviewed, did not have documentation the NC Summary of Child Care Law was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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 1, containers of deodorant and lotion were located in the drawers of the storage cabinet in the bathroom and not in locked storage. In space 2, there was a container of hand lotion and a container of hand sanitizer in the lead teacher’s desk drawers. In the greenhouse, there was a box of plant food, with the warning to keep out of reach of children, stored less than 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency information forms, located on the van, did not have a picture of the child attached. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The blanket permission form, signed by the parents, did not include the date of the trips, the approximate times the children would be off-premises, or the name and contact information for the person providing the transportation. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One file, out of 8 children’s files reviewed, did not have documentation the parent handbook was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One file, out of 8 children’s files reviewed, did not have documentation the parent participation policy was shared with the parent. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One file, out of 8 children’s files reviewed, did not have documentation the tobacco policy was shared with the parent. | |||
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