Description: CHILDREN'S COTTAGE LEARNING ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in GRAHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 87 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-26 | 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. Open food from a restaurant was consumed by staff in classrooms were children were present. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There was a child enrolled under 12 months that did not have an updated safe sleep log. The last documented day was February 17, 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | 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. Outlets in Spaces 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have outlet covers. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint in Space 2 is peeling. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A pack of graham crackers were stored on the changing table in Space 3. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. There were not any protective barriers between the mats. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In areas were there are rugs and carpet the items are soiled and dirty. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | 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. Menus posted in the classroom were not for the current week. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current lesson plans were not posted for the classrooms. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Monthly safety records were unavailable for review. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-13 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission to transport children forms were expired for two children being transported. | |||
| 2025-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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