Berean JR. Academy Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEREAN JR. ACADEMY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001287 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/31/2026 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 3/31/2026 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 116 Time In: 09:19 AM Time Out: 11:15 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 96%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and SOUTH ATLANTIC CONF. OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by S. Faison, director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 10/17/25. The center received 4 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 3/25/26. There were 38 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in free choice play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files. Ten percent of children files were monitored. There were 2 violations cited during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6, there is a torn child size sofa. .0601(d) 843 A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #7, a child's inhaler medication has expired. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) Technical Assistance: During today’s visit, Ms. Faison discussed with me changing to Pathway 1 for assessment. I reviewed pathway 1 requirements with Ms. Faison. For more Information regarding the QRIS: Pathways to the Stars requirements, please visit the division’s website, click on the What’s new tab, click on QRIS modernization tab. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/13/2026. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. Ebony Duncan, supervisor, Ebony.Duncan@dhhs.nc.gov, 704-594-0043. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEREAN JR. ACADEMY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001287 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 10:14 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 96%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and SOUTH ATLANTIC CONF. OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by S. Faison, director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/17/25. The center received 3 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 3/18/24. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. There were 38 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in creating tie dye shirts, teacher directed activity and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. Space 3b, is used for wrap around care for Meck Prek. They have 20 children on the roster for that space. Those children are already enrolled is spaces 7 or 3a. There were 4 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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 facility is past due for an annual fire inpsection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the outdoor environment near the science/gardening area there is a broken wooden crate. .0601(d) 812 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. In space 6, there are electrical outlets not covered near the computer station. In space 3b, there are electrical outlets not covered near the television. In space 1, there are electrical outlets not covered near the printer. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1792 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 6, there was a teacher's chick fil a drink on the counter. .0901(i) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -I discussed with Ms. Faison to do raking near the slide on the playground. -I discussed with Ms. Faison to speak with the teachers about adequate supervision of children when using the bathroom. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/23/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: BEREAN JR. ACADEMY PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 60001287 Consultant: MICHELLE CUTHBERTSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/10/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 4/10/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 121 Time In: 10:14 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor the center for annual compliance. The facility currently has a five-star license and an 18 month compliance history of 96%. The license and NC childcare law summary were prominently posted. The Secretary of State database was monitored, and SOUTH ATLANTIC CONF. OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, INC. is current and active. I was greeted by S. Faison, director. I conducted a walkthrough of the facility. Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required. Shelter in place and/or lockdown drills were documented as required. The playground safety inspections were reviewed and documented. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 3/17/25. The center received 3 demerits and received superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 3/18/24. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection. There were 38 children in attendance today during the walkthrough. I observed the children participating in creating tie dye shirts, teacher directed activity and outdoor play. The playground was monitored during today’s visit. The facility does not provide transportation. There have been no new staff since my last visit. Ten percent of existing staff files were monitored today. Ten percent of the enrolled children’s files were monitored at random today. Space 3b, is used for wrap around care for Meck Prek. They have 20 children on the roster for that space. Those children are already enrolled is spaces 7 or 3a. There were 4 violations cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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 facility is past due for an annual fire inpsection. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 707 Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the outdoor environment near the science/gardening area there is a broken wooden crate. .0601(d) 812 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. In space 6, there are electrical outlets not covered near the computer station. In space 3b, there are electrical outlets not covered near the television. In space 1, there are electrical outlets not covered near the printer. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 1792 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 6, there was a teacher's chick fil a drink on the counter. .0901(i) Technical Assistance: -I discussed the ABCMS Portal with the administrator. -I discussed with Ms. Faison to do raking near the slide on the playground. -I discussed with Ms. Faison to speak with the teachers about adequate supervision of children when using the bathroom. -Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented (SB 425). -Use this time for staff to update their information in the WORKS database. For more information, please go to https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/services/DCDEE-WORKS. Have all staff update their education. For the latest updates, please visit the division’s website at nchildcare.ncdhhs.gov and click on the What’s New Tab. Recommend new employees take additional training after completing orientation. Please visit www.childcareresourcesinc.org and click on training catalog. The suggested trainings are: A+ supervision Keep It Clean (Sanitation) Positive Guidance The above listed trainings are offered on-demand. Compliance Plan: All violations cited must be corrected immediately. Please submit a written, signed and dated statement to me at the email address below detailing the steps taken to correct each violation. Your letter must include the following: 1. The name of your center 2. The center’s ID number 3. The date you write the letter 4. Address each violation using the item listing in your visit summary, you must state how each violation was corrected and are now in compliance. 5. Your signature For your convenience, your letter may be sent by email to: Michelle.Cuthbertson@dhhs.nc.gov Your letter may be mailed to me at: Michelle Cuthbertson PO Box 681376 Charlotte, NC 28216 I must receive your compliance letter by 4/23/2025. If a letter is not received by the required date another visit will be conducted to confirm the violation was corrected. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email or by phone at 704-297-5431. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times