Abc Academy - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

4821 EAST WT HARRIS BLVD , CHARLOTTE NC 28215
(704) 567-1655
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: ABC Academy has been in the business of teaching early childhood education for more than 12 years! Building a a daycare of excellent quality and teach children exceptional values while providing our parents with a positive and rewarding childcare experience. Providing care and early childhood education for children 6 weeks - 12 years old.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60001879
  • Capacity: 64
  • Age Range: 1 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-03-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-03-12 Violation 503 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c)
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. It was also observed that two children did not receive the lunch provided by the facility and were observed eating food brought from home that did not meet the nutritional requirements set forth by Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
2024-03-12 Violation 528 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Eleven children in Space #4 were observed eating lunch provided by the facility that consisted of Spaghetti-O’s, bread and carrots with milk. However, the menus posted in both Space #4 and the kitchen listed turkey, rice, green beans, and bread with milk as today’s lunch.
2024-03-12 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In the bathroom connecting Space #1 and Space #2 it was observed that a hole approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches wide was present in the ceiling. In Space #4 chipping paint was also observed on the wall next to the children’s cubbies near the library center and on the wall near the large, carpeted area used for group time activities.
2024-03-12 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and a metal adult-sized folding chair with visible rusting was also observed present and accessible to children.
2024-03-12 Violation 714 .0605(g)
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The outdoor learning environment was monitored and it was observed there are two spaces in the chain link fencing that are beginning to separate, and each has an opening present approximately 7 inches.
2024-03-12 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. A small plastic table, a basketball goal, plastic stepping stones and five plastic balls were each observed in poor repair and accessible to children.
2024-03-12 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that standing water was present in four (4) areas on the playground including two, small plastic storage bins with toys and debris present, on the cover of a sensory table, and inside play structures accessible to children. Exposed tree roots and broken branches were also present in multiple areas on the playground.
2024-03-12 Violation 837 .0802(a)(1)(A-B);
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. In Space #2 it was observed the posted Emergency Medical Care Plan listed a prior employee as the alternate person available in the center responsible for care during an emergency. This information is not up-to-date and needs to be updated as that person is no longer employed with the facility.
2024-03-12 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. In Space #2 emergency medication was monitored and it was observed that one child with a documented chronic medical condition did not have the medication listed on their medical action plan present in the original packaging.
2024-03-12 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months, the medical report present was dated March 2024. It was also observed that a new staff member hired in November 2023 did not have a completed medical report on file including a statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children.
2024-03-12 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. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have proof of current First Aid certification on file. The First Aid certification on file expired in November 2023.
2024-03-12 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. It was observed that one new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have proof of current CPR certification on file. The CPR certification on file expired in November 2023.
2024-03-12 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 #2 emergency medication was monitored and it was observed that one child with a documented chronic medical condition did not have all the required paperwork completed for the required medication on file.
2024-03-12 Violation 1890 .0701(d)
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. It was also observed that each new staff member had one personnel file that included all employee paperwork, including the health information and medical assessment. Medical and personnel records were not stored separately in two files, as required.

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Reviews

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Ms. Shaw 2017-10-06 17:52:28
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My child has attended this facility for 3 years and my family was blessed to have found this center. The staff was great and you can tell they really cared for the children. My child (starting Kindergarten) was very much prepared for 1st grade & is reading on a 2nd grade level. My child & I love ABC Academy!

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