Metrolina Christian Academy Preschool

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #118, the monthly attendance was not completed.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/10/2026

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Space #119 did not have a staff/child ratio posted.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. I observed an expired diaper cream in space #118.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit

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.

Violation corrected during visit