DENVER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRESCHOOL

2026

1. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .0508(b)(1 — Violation #429

   The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. On the activity plan posted in space #6 and space #7, the classrooms for children two and three years of age, "sand" was listed as the activity for sand and water activities for each day of the week. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .2820(b) — Violation #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. In space #3, one spray bottle of Luxury Room Mist indicating "keep out of reach of children and pets" with additional safety warnings was observed on a shelf above the hand washing sink. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 105/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) — Violation #848

   Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space #4, a medication permission form was written by the parent for one tube of Equate Athlete's Foot antifungal cream belonging to a child, seven months of age. The manufacturer's instructions on the antifungal cream indicated "do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor." Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk5/27/2026

   .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 space #9, a bucket of several foam sponges were accessible to one child two years of age in the art activity area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .1102(c) — Violation #1048

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, P. Kidwell, employed on October 30, 2025, and one staff member, M. Manicone, employed on November 13, 2025, did not complete First Aid training until May 1, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .1102(d) — Violation #1049

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member, P. Kidwell, employed on October 30, 2025, and one staff member, M. Manicone, employed on November 13, 2025, did not complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training until May 1, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

   Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam for one child enrolled on April 13, 2026, was not completed within 30 days of enrollment. The medical exam for this child was not on file available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High riskStandard 105/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323

   Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The immunization record for one child enrolled on April 13, 2026, was not received within 30 days of enrollment. The immunization record for this child was not on file available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .0604(u) — Violation #1811

   Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place emergency drill was completed on February 11, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk5/27/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member, S. Jones, employed on July 22, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 28, 2025. One staff member, P. Kidwell, employed on October 30, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until May 4, 2026. One staff member, M. Manicone, employed on November 13, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until April 29, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

    .1102(a) — Violation #1898

    Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, A. Simpson, employed on February 12, 2024, did not complete all required health and safety training until April 3, 2025. One staff member, S. Jones, employed on July 22, 2024, did not complete all required health and safety trainings until May 1, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected