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 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. One child, in space 143, was returned to play after diapering and did not wash their hands. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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 Kindergarten classroom, the key was left in the lock of a closet where aerosol Lysol spray and other cleaners were stored on a shelf 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A copy of the action plan for OM in space 130, was located in the classroom with the medication, however a copy was not attached to the child’s application in their file. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-06 | 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. In space 2, there was a plastic bag containing confetti located in the cabinet under the sink. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The plan available for review was dated February 2022. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The climbing structure, with a critical height of more than 7 feet, only had 6 inches of surfacing in the fall zone. | |||
| 2023-01-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Three forms, present in space 10, were not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | 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 bathroom next to space 6, there was an aerosol can of Lysol spray in the cabinet over the toilet. The cabinet was not locked with an approved lock. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | 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. In space 10, plastic bags were located in the unlocked drawer under the changing table and in the unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. In space 8, there were plastic bags in the unlocked drawer under the changing table. Children under the age of three were in care in both rooms. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member was hired on 8/8/22 and had a medical report on file dated 1/21/20. One staff member was hired on 2/22/22 and had a medical report on file dated 5/16/22. One staff member was hired on 10/16/22 and had a medical report on file dated 5/10/21. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | 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 staff member, hired on 10/3/22, did not have documentation on file. | |||
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