Description: Preston Children's Academy is recognized both for its innovative programs and satisfied parents. We are a privately owned center, licensed for 162 children, dedicated to higher levels of learning in a safe and healthy environment. We provide a comprehensive, educational curriculum that encourages the physical, social, emotional and intellecutal growth of every child. Preston Children's Academy accepts enrollment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, or national origin.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-08 | 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. A fire inspection has not been completed since December 2021. One was scheduled over the phone during inspection. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | 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. It has been over 1 year since the EPR plan has been updated. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | 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. Four emergency medications were observed to have expired authorizations to administer the medication. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication permission forms were not on file for 4 emergency medications observed. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. There were 3 tubes of diaper creams and 2 containers of Vaseline which did not have permission slips on file. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch on the outdoor playgrounds did not meet the required depth during my visit today. | |||
| 2021-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2021-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-06-15 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Applications for six children enrolled did not include all health care needs information. | |||
| 2021-06-15 | 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). The qualification letter expired for one member of staff. | |||
| 2021-06-15 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. This information was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2020-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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