Charles H. Parker Academic Center Asep

10A NCAC 09 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: Charles H. Parker Academic Center ASEP Facility ID: 60004361 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/14/2026 Number Present: 11 Completed Date: 4/14/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 04:00 PM Time Out: 06:00 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 compliance during an annual compliance visit. The center operates with a Four- Star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 100%, effective May 6, 2025. The Secretary of State website was checked and the status of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools ASEP was current and active. The restrictions include: Daytime care only; School age children only, playground area does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards according to DCDEE; Meets enhanced ratios; Meets enhanced space. Upon arrival, I was greeted by R. Alexander, staff member. I informed Ms. Alexander the reason for my visit. I discussed the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines with Ms. Alexander. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. Alexander assisted me with the rest visit. The following items were posted within the center/ classrooms: Daily schedules, activity plans, staff/child ratio worksheets, emergency numbers, emergency procedures, arrival/ departure procedures, summary of law and menus. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed during indoor/ outdoor free play and transitions. There were eleven (11) children present today. There are twenty-one 21) children enrolled in the center. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment does not meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards. Inspections: The outdoor inspections and fire drills were monitored. The last fire drill was conducted on 3/25/26. The centers last shelter in place/ lockdown drill was conducted on 1/30/26. The last monthly playground inspection was conducted on 3/5/26. The center last had a sanitation inspection on 4/10/25. The center received zero (0) demerits and received a superior classification. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The center last had a fire inspection on 7/15/25. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and in compliance. There were two (2) violations cited during today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. Three electrical outlets that were not in use, did not have safety covers. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) 840 All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet that stores cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to children. .2820(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 4/28/2026, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 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