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Metrolina Christian Academy Preschool
Indian Trail, NC
· Union County
732 INDIAN TRAIL FAIRVIEW ROAD,
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Quick Facts
Capacity
282 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 882-2668
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
9059009
License Holder
METROLINA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A DIVISION OF INDIAN T
License Issued
Aug 18, 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
License Conditions: Other - No children in elevator, no children in rooms on 2nd floor except those aproved #212 #213
Reviews
Erin Josey
2014-04-07 09:55:58
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The teachers are excellent and very knowledgable. Metrolina is a very clean and safe environment.
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About the Provider
METROLINA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in INDIAN TRAIL NC, with a maximum capacity of 282 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff member completed their TB test/screening after their first day of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | 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 member completed First Aid certification two (2) months after their certification expired. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | 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 member completed CPR certification two (2) months after their certification expired. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #118, the monthly attendance was not completed. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #112, I observed an iced coffee on the sink counter. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. The incident report that was submitted on 11/12/25 was not submitted within the required timeframe. | |||
| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-12 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Space #119 did not have a staff/child ratio posted. | |||
| 2025-08-12 | 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 emergency drill prior was on 12/27/24, we reviewed that it should have taken place in March 2025. The emergency drill for July was not recorded on the log. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. I observed several white pieces of Styrofoam on the toddler playground. After further discussion, staff shared that a bird had created an entry at the top of the building’s corner; the bird was then observed picking out the Styrofoam material from the building, which was landing on the toddler’s play area. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. I observed two (2) children's prescribed emergency medication not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. I observed two (2) files with the health questionnaire forms signed after the first day of work. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. I observed two (2) files with the emergency information forms signed after the first day of work. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. I observed an expired permission form for a topical ointment (diaper cream) in space #118. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed an expired diaper cream in space #118. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-05 | 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/20/23. The program’s previous fire inspection was completed on 10/11/22. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | 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. In space #108, I observed daily arrival records not recorded for 2/5/24. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. I observed six (6) spaces who needed to record daily attendance. Some spaces needed to record attendance for multiple of days including Feb. 1, 2 and 5th. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #101 I observed two (2) bottles not dated with today's date. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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/shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/13/22. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Two (2) expired topical ointments, a sunscreen and lotion were observed in spaces #10 and #18. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. One (1) staff member (C.W) did not have the emergency information form on file for review. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-09 | 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). I observed two staff members (R.H expired 1/7/22) and (V.H expired 1/10/22) did not have a current criminal background check qualification letter on file during today's visit. | |||
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