Five Star Center License
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Highland Renaissance Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
125 WEST CRAIGHEAD ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28206
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
4 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003559
License Holder
CMS PRE K DEPARTMENT
License Issued
Jul 14, 2017
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
HIGHLAND RENAISSANCE ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 72 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space B3 had sixteen (16) children present and arrival times were documented for eleven (11) children. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | 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. Child Maltreatment training was due 12/4/25 for one (1) employee. The training was completed 2/4/26. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Five (5) children in B3 were not listed on the DPI verification form indicating all required enrollment paperwork was completed. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Health assessments were not available for review in the main office. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Health assessments were not available for review in the main office. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1783 | .3013 (1)(2)(a-b) |
| The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard. One (1) teacher assistant had the NCECC + 5 semester hours and one (1) teacher assistant had the NCECC + 13 semester hours in early childhood according to their WORKS status letter. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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 reviewed 9/4/24 for four (4) teachers. There was no documentation of one (1) new staff reviewing the plan. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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. One (1) teacher hired 9/4/25 did not have documentation of receiving the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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. A teacher hired 9/4/25 did not have documentation of completing child maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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. One (1) teacher, T.F., was required to renew health and safety trainings by 9/2025. No documentation was available of renewal. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation of staff reviewing the EMC plan. | |||
| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-28 | 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. First Aid training for a teacher assistant, D. Mc., expired 4/30/2025. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | 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. CPR training for a teacher assistant, D. Mc., expired 4/30/2025. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Fifteen (15) children were present with one (1) substitute teacher in Space B4. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were fourteen (14) children present with one (1) teacher in Space B4 when I arrived to the classroom. Repeat violation from 2/4/25. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. The fire inspection was conducted on 12/11/24. The inspection report was not sent to the consultant within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival/departure times were not documented in Space B5. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. All children were not listed on the screen time log in Space B6. The log was completed for the entire week of 2/3 - 2/7 indicating the children listed on the log received 15 minutes of screen time for the day. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Three (3) children in Space B5 did not have individual linens for their mats. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The gate to the playground did not close properly making a space between 3 1/2 - 9 inches and creating a potential entrapment hazard. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) child who enrolled in October 2024 did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) chidl did not have a vision screening on file for review. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child did not have a hearing screen on file for review. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child did not have a completed dental screening. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Fourteen (14) children were present with one (1) teacher in Space B3. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. One (1) teacher did not have a signed receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. One (1) teacher did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented today for children in Space B3. There was no documentation of arrival and departure times in Space B3 for the week of 11/12/24 - 11/15/24. Repeat violation from 10/31/24. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were inaccurate in Space B4. There were eleven (11) children present today and fourteen (14) children were documented present with arrival times documented on the arrival/departure time sheet. Arrival times were not documented in Space B3. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | 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. A tub of Clorox Wipes was observed stored on the floor in Space B3. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One (1) teacher did not have CPR/First Aid certification cards on file for review. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | 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 (1) staff did not have current First Aid. Training expired March 2024. The violation was cited during the routine unannounced visit conducted in May 2024 and corrected with the expectation that the course would be taken prior to school starting. The teacher was registered for an October 8th training but had to reschedule. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | 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. One (1) staff did not have current CPR. Training expired March 2024. The violation was cited during the routine unannounced visit conducted in May 2024 and corrected with the expectation that the course would be taken prior to school starting. The teacher was registered for an October 8th training but had to reschedule. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was present with eleven (11) children in Space B4. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for children in B-4. Seventeen (17) children were present in B-3 and only eleven (11) were documented as present. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | 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. K.F.'s First Aid expired 2/19/24 and H.W.'s First Aid expired 3/23/24. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | 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. K.F.'s CPR expired 2/19/24 and H.W.'s CPR expired 3/23/24. | |||
| 2024-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-23 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. On 2/13/24 Ms. Nicole Bruce, Sr. Environmental Specialist, conducted a visit to monitor unapproved spaces for approval. Her report indicated that classroom B-3 was approved. Classroom B-4 was unapproved for use due to not having hot water tempered to 80 – 110F at the food prep hand sink. It was reported that the hot water was turned off because it was too hot for use. Ms. Webster-Suter indicated in the correction letter that the ticket was sent to Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) maintenance for repair. Today, Ms. Webster-Suter stated she turned on the hot water valve underneath the sink and the water was running warm. I checked the water at the hand wash sink in B-4 and confirmed warm water was accessible. It was undetermined if the hot water was tempered between 80F – 110F. The hand wash sink in the classroom should not be used until EH approves the sink. Classroom B-4 remains unapproved. Children were observed in the classroom today. Repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-02-23 | 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. One (1) teacher had not completed health and safety trainings. Repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Classrooms B-3 and B-4 were used by NC Pre-K and not approved for use. Approved classrooms were B-9 thru B-12. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Three (3) teachers did not have current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures measured less than 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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. Two (2) teachers did not have documentation of completed health and safety trainings every five (5) years. | |||
| 2023-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. The fire inspection was completed on August 17, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was completed September 28, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. Electrical covers were not covered in Classroom Space B10 and B12 | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last inspection was completed on October 3, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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 (1) new staff (P.S.) has not completed First Aid within 90 days, and one (1) staff's First Aid (B.W.S.) has expired. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One (1) new staff (P.S.) has not completed CPR within 90 days, and one (1) staff's CPR (B.W.S.) has expired. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1053 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) |
| On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. Staff (A.A.), (T.F.), and D.M.) did not complete training in 2022 | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One (1) staff (H.W.) that was not present during the visit, did not have a letter on file. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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 drill was completed May 19, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One (1) new staff (P.S.) did not complete the training within 90 days. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 03/02/2022, a staff member physically redirected a five-year-old child by his left shoulder to a seat. In addition, the staff member used a loud voice when speaking to the child. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. There were four (4) missing outlet covered in Space B11. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly inspections were not completed for May 2021, December 2021, and January 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Based on review of staff file's , two (2) staff did not have a current health questionnaire documented (T.F. and A.A.) | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). A staff member's (S.N.) letter was expired. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. Four (4) staff did not have current First Aid training (T.F., H.M., S.N., and T.W.). | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. Four (4) staff did not have current CPR training (A.A., T.F., H.W., and S.N.). | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. An adequate depth of loose surfacing (mulch) was not under play equipment; compacted mulch. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four (4) did not have the required number of hours for in-service training (A.A., T.F., H.W. and S.N.) | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. Letters were not on file for two staff members (T.W. and S.N). | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. Based on the staff and training worksheets the risk management plan was not documented as reviewed with each staff annually. | |||
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