Alliance Center For Education At Brightwalk

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child, N.I., had a signed discipline on file that did not include the date of enrollment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2026

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child, N.I., had an application on file that did not include information about the child's fears and behavior characteristics.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2026

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The medication log indicated epinephrine at the top of the form. Staff administered Benadryl to the child and documented the information on the form for epinephrine.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2026

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. The permission for routine transport that was on file did not include when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2026

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 5 there was a box of Albuterol that did not have a prescription attached.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 4 two (2) over-the-counter (OTC) medications were provided by the parent and included on the MAP and authorization. One (1) OTC stated for children 6 -12 years of age and one (1) OTC stated for children 12 years of age and older. The child was four (4) years old. There was no prescription or statement signed by the doctor stating the dosage was appropriate for a child under the ages listed on the box. An authorization was not completed for a child's Zytrec in Space 5.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025

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. The First Aid certification expired March 2025 for one (1) staff member who transported children on the bus.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/11/2025

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. The CPR certification expired March 2025 for one (1) staff member who transported children on the bus.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/11/2025

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two (2) children enrolled in Meck Pre-K did not have documentation of receiving NC Child Care Law for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were observed in classrooms from January and February 2025. The incident reports were not documented in the incident log. There was no documentation in the incident log.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of January and February 2025 playground inspections were not available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

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 five years for the date of issuance). An employee's CBC letter expired 12/31/24 and was renewed 1/7/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

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. Two (2) staff's First Aid training expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

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. Two (2) staff's CPR expired 9/7/24 and was renewed 12/12/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Benadryl was listed on a child's medical action plan and the Benadryl was not onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The date of enrollment was not listed on five (5) child discipline policies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) staff did not have the renewed qualification letter on file for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two (2) Meck Pre-K children did not have documentation of receiving the smoking and tobacco restriction policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child diagnosed with a chronic condition did not have required medication listed on the medical action plan onsite. Benadryl was indicated as an additional medication.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Motrin was stored in the sling bag with other emergency medications. The sling bag was observed stored above 5 feet and unlocked.

Violation corrected during visit

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child's MAP expired 11/7/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's permission expired 3/11/24 and was corrected during the visit. One (1) child's permission expired 3/8/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

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. One (1) new employee hired 9/12/23 completed maltreatment training on 1/12/24.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not included on the parent signed statement for J.B., M.H., and K.C.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/30/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place drill was practice in December 2022, and again April 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/30/2023