Three Star Center License
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Montessori At Sandy Ford
Newton, NC
· Catawba County
2931 SANDY FORD ROAD,
Newton, NC 28658
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 294-7478
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
18000473
License Holder
SEA LEVEL MONTESSORI, INC.
License Issued
Nov 4, 2019
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
Montessori at Sandy Ford is based on the philosophy and method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori during the first half of the twentieth century. Inherent in this philosophy is the belief that children develop most fully through the active engagement of their whole personality. The unique components of the Montessori system are the prepared environment, specifically designed didactic materials, the Montessori-trained director, and the child. Many wonderful developments occur as the child experiences the Montessori environment. The prepared Montessori environment allows children to follow and engage their interests and to succeed on their own as they learn through the process of trial and error. They develop at their own pace, to their fullest potential. Children become self-disciplined and motivated, confident and compassionate, decisive and focused, and aware of self and of the environment.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The shade tarp in the climbing area on the outdoor playground was frayed and punctured. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The sandbox on the outdoor playground was not covered. The sandbox on the outdoor playground was not covered. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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. In space 2 (Green) one (1) plastic electrical outlet facing was cracked. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 2 (Green) one (1) pressurized container of Gillette Foamy shaving cream was below five (5) ft and accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 1 (Yellow) five (5) medications to include three (3) lotions, one (1) sunscreen and two (2) ChapSticks with permission to administer forms with expired standing orders to administer. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The chains attached to the slats at the bottom of the chain linked walking balance beam were rusted. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. At the back of the playground used by preschool children there was a gap in the bottom of the fencing where the ground and the bottom of the fence meet that was more than three (3) inches from the ground to the fencing. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. At the back of the playground used by preschool children there was a gap in the bottom of the fencing where the ground and the fence meet. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | 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. In the “yellow” classroom space there was 1 Epi pen 0.1 with an expiration date of 8/2024 and 2 Auvi-Q 0.1 epi pens both with expiration date of 11/7/2024 that were expired. In the “yellow” classroom space there were 2 Medication Permission to Administer forms on file that had expired standing orders to administer. In the yellow classroom space 1 over the counter emergency medication “Children’s Allergy Relief” was expired with an expiration date of 5/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Two teachers working in space 1 with children that are school aged did not complete BSAC training prior to caring for school age children. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. At the entrance to the facility there was a bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer that was below 5 ft. and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. On the playground where children 2 years of age play there were tomato plants that were accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity sheets were on the counter in each classroom but were not visibly “posted” for teachers, and parents. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The activity sheets did not identify activities that will meet each developmental domain and did not identify the dates for that activity plan. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls in classroom 1 and classroom 2 were not kept free of visible soil and dirt. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two tricycles on the preschool playground had chipped paint and had rusted. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Children’s records for (1) child did not contain the child’s fears, unique behaviors, allergies, and health concerns. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1432 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) |
| Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member did not complete 16 hours of orientation for orientation topics within the first 6 weeks of working with children. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member did not complete 6 hours of orientation for orientation topics within the first 2 weeks of working with children. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. A schedule was not posted for off premise activities. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 454 | 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. A list of children participating on an off premise activity was not taken with staff during the trip. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 476 | .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. No list of the children participating on the off premise activity was available so attendance was not being completed periodically. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 825 | .1005(b)(3) |
| Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. Staff did not have written permission to take the children on a walking field trip. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One employee did not have proof of reviewing the EMC on file. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One employee did not have a current Health Questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee did not have proof of completing orientation on file. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 employees First aid was expired. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 employees CPR was expired. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One employee did not have a signed and dated statement indicating they had received the personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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. Documentation for one employee showing they had reviewed the EPR plan was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 employee did not have a signed statement indicating they had received the centers Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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. One employee did not have proof of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file for review. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 and #2, there was no current activity plans posted. You posted the activity plans during my visit. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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. No current snack menu was posted where the parents and visitors could review it. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. No current Emergency Care Plan was posted at your facility for review. During my visit you posted the Emergency Care Plan. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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. In the kitchen, I observed containers of Tylenol, Advil, and Benadryl in an unlocked cabinet. You stated the medications were for staff. All non-emergency medications must be kept in locked storage. You placed the medications in a locked cabinet today. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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 Lockdown drill was recorded as being completed on August 22, 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was monitored today. You did not have proof of the annual updates on file today. Please log into the risk management web portal and update the EPR plan, print the revised plan and cover sheet and keep it with your EPR ready go file. | |||
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