Christian Montessori School Of Lake Norman

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman Facility ID: 60004403 Consultant: RASHEKA WHEELER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/11/2025 Number Present: 45 Completed Date: 9/11/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:10 AM Time Out: 11:25 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Temp Time Period Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of my unannounced visit was to monitor compliance with the applicable childcare requirements for the first temporary visit. I met Ms. Missi White, Head of School, about today’s temp time period visit. Ms. White and I conducted the walk-through of the facility. Currently this center operates with a Temporary License, issued on July 31, 2025. The restrictions include daytime care only; Restricted age 0-6 years of age and children less than 2 ½ years in age are in rooms with direct exits. The NC Secretary of State website was viewed before the visit and Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman, active/current October 11, 1999. If any changes to the corporation need to be made or you decide to sell your business, then you must notify your consultant at least thirty days prior to any changes occurring. The license cannot be bought, sold, subleased, transferred to another person or location or inherited. Indoor Learning Environment: Upon arrival, staff/child ratio was observed in the rooms that were monitored. In space #1, there were 10 children aged, ranging from (1/2) year old children participating in free choice play at the table. I monitored space #3, infants/toddlers were engaged in free choice play; there were six (6) children present during the monitoring of this classroom space. I also monitored space #5, and preschool age group; there were ten (10) children present during the monitoring of the classroom space. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored for compliance. A fire drill took place on August 20, 2025, and the playground inspection was completed for August 20, 2025. Transportation: This program does not participate in Transportation. Records: Three children’s records were reviewed during today’s visit, with no violations found. All staff records were reviewed during today’s visit, with no violations found. Weapons: Your facility is in compliance with Child Care Requirements regarding firearms. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a medical report on file for verification during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 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. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a TB Test or Screening for me to verify during today's visit. .0701(a) The following violations were observed during today’s visit. Compliance History: The next two Temporary Time Period visits will be unannounced. During those visits a full assessment of the center's ability to maintain compliance with all applicable Child Care Requirements will be conducted. Please note that any violations cited today or during future visits will negatively impact your compliance history. North Carolina General Statute 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action against the facility's license. Rated License: I discussed briefly the three pathways’ programs can choose. I stated to Ms. White that I will send education forms and the CQI forms via email. Please make sure you visit our website for additional information regarding pathways to the star. To help child care providers meet the new training requirements, the Division of Child has free Moodle online training modules. Click on the Course Catalog tab at the top of the page on the website to login to your training. General Reminders (in compliance today): You are currently meeting minimum is required at this time. The following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes apply to your facility: 0 to 12 Months ~ 1 staff / 5 children ~ 10 group 1 to 2 Years ~ 1 staff / 6 children ~ 12 group 2 to 3 Years ~ 1 staff / 10 children ~ 20 group 3 to 4 -Years ~ 1 staff / 10 children ~ 25 group 4 to 5 Years ~ 1 staff /13 children ~ 25 group 5 to 6 Years ~ 1 staff / 15 children ~ 25 group Please make sure you are marking minimum standards on the staff/ratio worksheet for all classrooms in operation. Make sure you are posting the current Child Care Law near the Temporary License on the wall in the lobby area. I suggest organizing the staff files by using the checklist offered by the Division. I also suggest making a tab for only State records to avoid oversharing staff personnel files. REQUIRED RESPONSE: You should correct the violation(s) immediately. One signed corrections letters to the address below by 9/18/25. The format to follow is: -Name of your facility, -ID number, -date of the visit, -date you are submitting the letter, -citing each violation number, -when AND how it was corrected AND how you will prevent the reoccurrence of this violation, -Close with YOUR SIGNATURE It is important for licensed providers to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to their type of program. Child care consultants can make unannounced visits at any time. It's the provider's responsibility to be in compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules. Feel free to contact me for assistance at either my office 704-776-0602 or my e-mail Rasheka.Wheeler@dhhs.nc.gov. Rasheka Wheeler Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education Post Office Box P.O. Box 691174 Mint Hill, NC 28227 Stay up to date with the Division of Child Development and Early Education by visiting www.ncchildcare.nc.gov. This website enables you to view the entire Law and Child Care Requirements for North Carolina as well as download required forms. I encourage you to click on the “What’s New” tab for important updates impacting child care in North Carolina. 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