Four Star Center License
Hawthorn Montessori School
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
871 RIVERSIDE DRIVE,
Asheville, NC 28804
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Four Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
11000898
License Holder
HAWTHORN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC
Expired
Aug 24, 2021
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
HAWTHORN MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a Four Star Center License in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two (2) four year old children were observed playing in the bathroom in the hallway. A caregiver was not positioned to see or hear the children in the bathroom. The children were unsupervised for approximately five (5) minutes before the caregiver was alerted. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A list of allergies and food sensitivities was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. One (1) bottle of Benadryl and one bottle of activated charcoal tablets were not maintained in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual Staff Evaluations were not located in the staff files for two (2) staff. One (1) staff last received an Annual Staff Evaluation on 6/13/22. Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheet for details. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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 last shelter-in-place drill was conducted 10/27/23. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated on 2/27/23. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for the Epipen for one (1) child in classroom space 2 was not signed by the parent or medical professional. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff, hire date 1/5/23, did not complete Health and Safety Training within one (1) year of hire. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space 2 was dated 3/20/23. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | 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 (1) staff member (hire date 8/10/22) had a medical report on file dated 11/29/22. One (1) staff member (hire date 8/10/20) had a medical report on file dated 8/17/20. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff member (hire date 8/10/22) had a TB test on file dated 12/13/22. One (1) staff member (hire date 8/10/20) had a TB test on file dated 8/14/21. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space 2, a teacher and volunteer were caring for a group of nineteen (19) children who were three to six years of age. The lead teacher arrived at approximately 10:30am. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child whose file was monitored did not name a health care professional. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom in Space 1, an activity plan was not posted. In the classroom in space 2, the activity plan that was posted was dated 10/11/21. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Pothos plants were in both classrooms. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. Imagitarium Water Conditioner and Flourish Excel Fish tank chemical was found accessible to children in space 2. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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 Epi-pen in space 2 was not in original box. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission to Administer medication was not with the epi-pen or in the child's file in space 2. | |||
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