Description:
Heron Pond Montessori School has provided a quality Montessori program for over 20 years. We have an infant toddler program in Nags Head, 5 Early Childhood classrooms in Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores, and a private School with grades 1-6 in Kitty Hawk.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-23 | 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. Documentation of a current fire inspection was not available. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 14, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. A permit restriction listed on the license states, "No cooking". Staff prepared chicken nuggets for the children using an air fryer. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A refrigerator thermometer was not available in a refrigerator used to served food and milk consumed by children. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a monthly fire inspection was not available for January 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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. The prescription box was not available for an Albuterol inhaler. The box and packaging was not available for Children’s Tylenol. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 medication permission form for Auvi-Q expired on 1/13/26. A medication permission form for an epinephrine pen expired on 6/1/25. A medication permission form for Albuterol expired on 12/3/25. A medication permission for Albuterol expired on 9/13/25, and the Albuterol expired on August 2025. Medications were not returned to the families. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The owner was due to complete her five-year criminal background check by August 21, 2025 but did not complete it until August 27, 2025. A teacher was required to complete her five-year criminal background check by February 22, 2026 but had not completed it. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of three children's files reviewed, a current child's medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on October, 13, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of three children's files reviewed, a current immunization record was not available for a child enrolled on October, 13, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A current qualification letter was not available for a teacher. The qualification letter on file expired on February 22, 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). The center served whole milk at lunch. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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 medical action plan was not available in three files for children using an Auvi-Q, an epinephrine pen, and an albuterol inhaler. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A teacher hired on February 17, 2025 did not complete medication administration. | |||
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