Description: Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School is a diverse educational community built on the Montessori philosophy that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in its students. At Sterling, teachers follow students’ individual needs to achieve personal academic excellence and to become life-long learners who respect themselves, others and their environment.
Our school is comprised of two separate educational entities. The Academy serves children 3 and 4 years of age, and is a tuition based program. The Charter School serves children ages 5 – 14, which includes Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each institution has individualized admissions procedures.
Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School uses the philosophy, method and didactic material of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952). Montessori education, based on children’s developmental needs for freedom within limits, mandates a carefully prepared environment. The prepared environment guarantees exposure to materials and experiences that develop intelligence as well as physical and psychological abilities. The materials are self-correcting, interesting to children, and developmentally appropriate.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space A6 did not have a activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Three (3) authorization form in space A18 did not specify the amount to be given. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 container of Think Baby sun screen was expired. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-04 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover medicine were not returned to the parent after treatment was completed. This item was corrected during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation records were not available for consultant to view. | |||
| 2023-01-04 | 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. Medication authorization for over the counter was not renewal within the length of time approved by DCD: (six months). | |||
| 2023-01-04 | 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. Documentation was not available to confirm completion. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2021-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2020-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2020-02-25 | 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). One employee's three year criminal record checks lapsed. One employee's three year criminal record expired 10/21/19 and was re-qualified on 10/31/19. | |||
| 2020-02-25 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Not available for one child's file. | |||
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