MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

2026

1. Medium-High risk4/21/2026

   .0601(c) — Violation #705

   Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the patio area near toddler 2, there were two nails protruding from the fence. On the small parts patio, there were three nails protruding from the fence. On the patio area of toddler 3, there was one protruding nail on the fence. On the Children's House 2 patio, there were two protruding nails on the fence. On the Children's House 5 patio, there were two pieces of broken wood from the sandbox that had sharp screws. On toddler 2 patio, there was one post that was splintering and one picket fence piece on right side that was splintering. On toddler 3 patio, there were seven picket pieces that were splintering. On Children's House 2 patio, there was one cracked piece of wooden picket. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium risk4/21/2026

   .0605(g) — Violation #714

   Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On the Children's House 5 patio, there were 20 picket wooden pieces that the openings in-between were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk4/21/2026

   .0605(l)(1 — Violation #717

   Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. On the Children's House stationary equipment, the surfacing did not extend six feet from the ladder and slide. On the toddler playground, the surfacing did not extend six feet from the ladder. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. High risk4/21/2026

   .0803(12) — Violation #849

   Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In toddler space 1, there was one leftover medicine that was not returned or discarded. This was corrected during the visit. In toddler 3, there was one topical ointment that was not filled out with required information. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk4/21/2026

   .0604(q) — Violation #858

   Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In toddler classroom 3, one plastic bag of clothes and two cloth plastic bag storage bags were accessible. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected