Speedway Academy

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space 7, there were two (2) Camilla Liquid Doses Teething Relief Drops, that were not in the original packaging. In space 7, there were four (4) medications not labeled with the child’s name. As discussed, all medications are required to be labeled with the child’s name.

Violation corrected during visit

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster for this facility has not been completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/27/2026

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Trash receptacles in two (2) classrooms were not covered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/27/2026

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff members with hire dates of 5/12/25, 6/22/26 and 10/1/25, did not address the date that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy were given and explained to the staff members on the documentation sheet in the staff file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/27/2026

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member stated that a toddler teacher was observed grabbing children by their clothing in a rough manner. Two staff members stated that they observed teachers throughout the facility speaking roughly to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2025

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A staff member stated that they physically disciplined their child who is enrolled while at the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2025

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. A staff member hired on 2/25/25 did not have a First Aid certificate on file and available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by preschool aged children there was a little tykes kitchen play set that was missing the door. One orange stationary train structure on the playground used by preschool aged children had rust, chipping, and peeling paint.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There were 3 diaper cream medication permission to administer forms did not list a sizable amount to administer.

Violation corrected during visit

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child's Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy did not have the child's date of enrollment listed on the acknowledgment statement.

Violation corrected during visit

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Children were not cared for in a nurturing way at all times. When interviewing three staff members they stated that they heard the child being spoken to in a harsh, loud tone while in the hallway, and the child became upset and began to cry.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/1/2024

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

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Infant feeding plans were not posted. Staff members posted infant feeding plans during the visit.

Violation corrected during visit

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

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Emergency ready to go backpacks in space 1 and space 2 contained BZK Antiseptic towelettes and P.A.W.S. Antimicrobial Hand Wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children and additional warning labels. The director removed these items from the emergency ready to go backpacks during the visit.

Violation corrected during visit

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

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. A staff members health questionnaire was stored in the staffs personnel file. The director removed this form and placed it in the staffs separate medical file during the visit.

Violation corrected during visit