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Home › NC › Charlotte › Joseph W. Grier Academy Asep
8330 Grier Road, Charlotte NC 28215 · License #60001851 · Center · Child Care Center
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: JOSEPH W. GRIER ACADEMY ASEP Facility ID: 60001851 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 4/21/2026 Number Present: 27 Completed Date: 4/21/2026 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 210 Time In: 02:30 PM Time Out: 06:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility has a Five-Star License issued March 07, 2019. The program has an 18-month compliance history of 99% prior to today’s visit. The program’s last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted October 28, 2025. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival I approached the main entrance of the school and utilized the building’s buzzer system to notify the office staff of my presence. I was promptly greeted via the intercom by a member of the office staff, where I introduced myself and shared the purpose of my visit. I was allowed entry into the building where I proceeded to the office and completed the sign-in process. Immediately after this I was escorted to the school’s cafeteria where I joined Ms. T. Williams, Program Coordinator in Training, who was setting up learning materials for independent play activities. Ms. Williams reminded me that children currently enrolled in the Afterschool Enrichment Program are typically transitioned to the school’s Media Center by their primary teacher to meet her and be signed into the program, prior to the group coming back to this space, as this area is also used for Car Rider dismissal at the end of the scheduled school day. I stated that I remembered and we, then, began to discuss today’s visit including which specific program documents would be monitored, as we headed to the Media Center to await the arrival of the children. Shortly after arriving in the Media Center, we were joined by Ms. S. Hancock, CMS ASEP substitute, followed by children enrolled in the program. Ms. Williams informed me that Ms. I. Ovalles-Mejia, the program’s other permanent staff member, was out today and Ms. Hancock was filling in for the day. ASEP students were observed being greeted by ASEP staff members, as they checked in and then gathered in pre-designated seating near the rear of the room. Both Ms. Williams and Ms. Hancock were observed engaging with students during this process and while facilitating a whole group activity. After approximately thirty (30) minutes ASEP staff were then observed transitioning enrolled children to the cafeteria where they placed their personal items in designated spaces before engaging in personal care routines including using the restroom and handwashing. Shortly after, children were observed getting an afternoon snack consisting of a cheese sandwich, cucumbers with ranch dressing, apple juice and milk. It was also during this process that students from two (2) other CMS sites were observed arriving to the program via bus and engaging in the same arrival procedures. During today’s visit there were a total of twenty-seven (27) children observed present between the ages of five (5) and eleven (11) years of age. They were split into two groups. Teachers were observed engaging with children and interacting in a nurturing manner. Children were observed transitioning independently, engaging in various tasks and utilizing a variety of learning materials in pre-arranged centers accessible on the cafeteria tables. Materials were observed in good repair. Groups were within staff/child ratio and adequately supervised. Daily attendance records and sign-in/out sheets were each monitored, both were observed being completed as required. Hazardous materials were observed being stored as required. Program bulletin boards were monitored in two approved spaces utilized by ASEP. Each was observed to have current information posted including the program’s license, a copy of the NC childcare law, age-appropriate activity plans, menus, and staff/child ratio sheets. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled requires emergency medication for a chronic medical condition. This medication was monitored. It was observed to be in compliance and accompanied by all required completed paperwork. Program records were monitored. It was observed that monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills were being conducted as required. Staff records were monitored for the two (2) permanent staff members, and the CMS ASEP substitute present today. It was observed that all three (3) staff members had documentation of having current specialized training on file and the two (2) permanent staff members had current Criminal Background Checks accessible, but the CMS ASEP substitute did not have a copy of her current Criminal Background Check on file. This information was brought to the attention of Ms. Williams and corrected, as a copy of the document was obtained and placed in the staff’s file during the visit. There were no children’s files monitored during today’s visit. The program’s last sanitation inspection and fire inspection were not monitored during today’s visit, as it is no longer a requirement. There was one (1) violation cited and corrected during today’s visit. There are currently no outstanding violations, therefore there is no corrective action needed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1757 A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff records were monitored for the two (2) permanent staff members, and the CMS ASEP substitute present today. It was observed that the two (2) permanent staff members had current Criminal Background Checks accessible, but the CMS ASEP substitute did not have a copy of her current Criminal Background Check on file. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) Technical Assistance: - During today’s visit Ms. Williams and I discussed the importance of following up the program’s CMS site liaison to obtain copies of any pertinent, updated or missing staff paperwork to have onsite for easy access. We spoke specifically about current Criminal Background Checks for all staff. -During today’s visit Ms. Williams and I revisited a prior discussion about the QRIS process including which Pathway her program would be utilizing to move forward. Ms. Williams shared that the program is currently moving forward with utilizing Pathway One and she is attending a SACERS training later this week to prepare for reassessment. I, then, inquired about the program’s plan to submit the official request for reassessment and complete all required documentation. It was at this point that she informed that documentation related to the process had been completed and submitted to her CMS liaison on March 19th, 2026 at the program’s last ASEP meeting. Due to printer issues (ink quality) a handwritten visit summary was completed. A Regulatory generated summary will be completed and shared with the provider as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions, please contact Resha K. Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov. 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
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10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation
Name of Operation: JOSEPH W. GRIER ACADEMY ASEP Facility ID: 60001851 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2025 Number Present: 28 Completed Date: 5/19/2025 Age: From 5 To 11 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 03:15 PM Time Out: 05:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor applicable child care rules and laws during a Routine Unannounced visit. The facility has a Five-Star License issued March 07, 2019. The facility has an 18-month compliance history of 100% prior to today’s visit. The last Annual Compliance Visit was conducted November 12, 2024. The following was monitored using the April 2025 Master Center Item Number Listing: supervision, capacity, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, criminal background checks, CPR, First Aid, special training, new staff records, storage of hazardous products, and storage of medication. Upon arrival as I approached the main entrance I was allowed entry into the school by a member of the staff, as they were assisting in departure activities. I proceeded to the school’s main office to inquire if the Afterschool Enrichment Program was currently located in the school’s cafeteria or media center. I was informed by a member of the office staff that she was currently not sure where the program was located but I could initially check the media center then head down to the cafeteria. Upon checking the media center no one was observed present, so I headed to the cafeteria. Upon arrival I was greeted by Ms. Wright, the ASEP Site Coordinator Trainee. I explained the purpose of my visit and was shown to a space in the cafeteria that I could utilize as a work area during today’s visit. There were twenty-three (23) children present between the ages of six (6) and ten (10) years of age. They were split into two groups. Teachers were observed engaging with children and interacting in a nurturing manner. Children were observed transitioning independently, conducting personal care routines, eating an afternoon snack and engaging in a variety of centers. There were activities accessible on the cafeteria tables for the children to use independently. Materials were observed in good repair. Groups were within staff/child ratio and adequately supervised. Daily attendance records and sign-in/out sheets were each monitored, both were observed being completed as required. Program bulletin boards were monitored in two approved spaces utilized by ASEP. Each was observed to have current information posted including the program’s license, a copy of the NC childcare law, age-appropriate activity plans, menus and staff/child ratio sheets. Ms. Wright shared that there are currently no children enrolled that require emergency medication. Program records were monitored. It was observed that monthly fire drills and quarterly emergency drills were being conducted as required. Two (2) staff files were monitored for specialized training and current Criminal Background Checks. Each was found to be in compliance. There were no children’s files monitored during today’s visit. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 30, 2024 with 2 demerits and a Superior rating. The last fire inspection the program has on file was conducted on January 03, 2024. This was due to have occurred either on or before January 02, 2025 but the program has no record on file. There was one (1) violation observed during today’s visit. 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 last fire inspection the program has on file was conducted on January 03, 2024. This was due to have occurred either on or before January 02, 2025 but the program has no current record on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) Corrective Action: Violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Monday June 02, 2024 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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 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. Technical Assistance: - During today’s visit Ms. Wright and I discussed the importance of following up the program’s CMS site liaison to obtain copies of any pertinent, updated or missing staff paperwork to have onsite for easy access. We spoke specifically about the approved, annual fire inspection and the requirement to forward this documentation to a representative from the Division within seven days of completion. -Information regarding rated license assessments should be coming soon from the DCDEE. Please check email blasts for information. -It was recommended to always maintain your staff and training worksheets to keep them current at all times. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions about today’s visit, please feel free to contact Resha Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: JOSEPH W. GRIER ACADEMY ASEP Facility ID: 60001851 Consultant: RESHA WASHINGTON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/14/2023 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 11/14/2023 Age: From 5 To 10 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 03:00 PM Time Out: 05:30 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 for compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance Visit. Upon arrival to the school I rang the bell at the main entrance but there was no answer, so I approached the entrance of the cafeteria and spoke with a school employee to introduce myself and share the purpose for my visit. I was informed that the Afterschool Enrichment program was not currently in the cafeteria due to the space being used for car rider dismissal procedures and after-school tutoring. I shared that I would ask for additional assistance in the school’s office while I completed the facility’s sign in procedures. I then headed to the office where I was greeted by a member of the office staff. I introduced myself and the purpose of my visit. I was told that the Afterschool Enrichment Program was currently in the Media Center and I could walk down to join them but they would be heading to the cafeteria shortly. After being provided directions to the Media Center I walked down to join them. I was greeted by Ms. T. Wright and shared the purpose of my visit. Ms. Wright shared with me that the ASEP was now a blended group comprised of children from both Joseph A. Grier Academy and a neighboring school. She also shared with me that they typically meet in the Media Center then transition to the cafeteria after car riders are dismissed just to limit the noise. The March 2023 Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child Care Centers and the Child Care Center Item Number Listing dated August 2023 was used to document compliance with child care rules. A walk through of the approved ASEP spaces (cafeteria and gym) were conducted. It was observed that the menus posted on both ASEP information boards in those areas were not current. The menus posted were dated October 02, 2023-November 03, 2023. This was brought to Ms. Wright’s attention and a current menu was posted in each space during the visit. Shortly after my arrival the children were transitioned to the cafeteria, and they were observed being separated into two groups accompanied by Ms. Wright and Mr. C. Welch, an additional CMS Group Leader. They placed their personal belongings in an individualized designated area then performed personal care routines before obtaining their PM snack. Children were served Baked tortilla chips with dip, mixed fruit and juice for PM snack. Children were observed engaging in individualized activities, playing with table toys and free choice activities before transitioning to the blacktop for outdoor play. Program records were monitored. Emergency drills (shelter in place and lockdown), monthly fire drills and monthly outdoor inspections were found to be completed as required. The school’s annual fire inspection was conducted on April 26, 2023. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on October 18, 2023 receiving 4 demerits and a Superior rating. Two staff files were monitored and found to be in compliance. Groups were observed to be in ratio and adequate supervision was observed. There are no children that currently require emergency medications and there are no emergency medications being stored onsite. DPI Verification Forms were monitored for compliance including transportation. The program transports afterschool children from one other school in the PM. There was one (1) violation cited today. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A walk through of the approved ASEP spaces (cafeteria and gym) were conducted. It was observed that the menus posted on both ASEP information boards in those areas were not current. The menus posted were dated October 02, 2023-November 03, 2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) Corrective Action: Any outstanding violations must be corrected immediately. The childcare provider is expected to maintain all applicable childcare requirements at all times. The provider will send me a compliance letter explaining how she corrected today’s violation and the steps she put in place to ensure on going compliance on or before Wednesday November 28, 2023 to the email listed below. Failure to correct the violation 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 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. Technical Assistance Provided and General Discussion: -It was discussed that all required program forms should be posted and reviewed by the ASEP staff prior to posting to ensure that they are completed in their entirety. -I reminded Ms. Wright that it is the expectation that all staff maintain an up to date CBC qualifying letter on file and stay current on all required specialized training at all times. -I reminded Ms. Wright that it is best practice to reach out to her Fire Inspection at least six (6)-eight (8) weeks before her current inspection expires to ensure there in no issue with scheduling and her facility remains in compliance. -We discussed that the Sanitation Rules were recently updated and went into effect on July 1, 2023. I shared with Ms. Wright it would be beneficial to review all changes and share them with staff. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions about today’s visit, please feel free to contact Resha Washington at 704-910-7947 or email resha.washington@dhhs.nc.gov 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.