Gateway Academy - Raintree - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

8010 Strawberry Ln , CHARLOTTE NC 28277
(704) 543-0118

About the Provider

Description:

Gateway Academy Child Development Center, Raintree is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool and child care programs with a curriculum that prepares every student to thrive in the next step in their life. We provide parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home. Before and after school programs also available.

Additional Information:

Four Star Center License


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60002684
  • Capacity: 199
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-02-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-07 Violation 540 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a)
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Space 4 has one child who is under 15 months enrolled, the child's feeding schedule was not posted.
2024-02-07 Violation 617 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c)
All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. Space 6 and Space 10 were observed with classroom doors propped open the the outdoor play yard, while each group was outdoors playing.
2024-02-07 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors on the infant/toddler playground I observed two deflated balls, you removed them during the visit. On the PK playground the two pretend stationary steering wheels were loose and cause a pinch point. One mat on the ground at the base of the slide on the infant/toddler playground is causing a tripping hazard, as one corner is raised as the rest of the mat is flush to the ground.
2024-02-07 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space 4 has four diaper creams in the classroom and do not have permission to administer.
2024-02-07 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 5 has several creams and lotions in the classroom, the written permission does not indicate the instructions on when you are to administer.
2024-02-07 Violation 892 .0606(b)
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Space 1 and Space 2 serve infants, neither room had the center's safe sleep policy posted.
2024-02-07 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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 hired 7-25-23 does not have proof of completing First Aid certification on file.
2024-02-07 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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 hired 7-25-23 does not have proof of completing CPR certification on file.
2024-02-07 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff hired 8/29/22 and one staff hired 6/1/21 do not have a current staff development plan or annual review on file.
2024-02-07 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children's files reviewed did not have a medical on file, it was confirmed both children have been enrolled more than 30 days (One child enrolled in May 2023, and the other child transferred from another location almost a year ago.)
2024-02-07 Violation 1327 G.S. 110-91(9)
Accurate records were not maintained for all children. One child, who transferred to this location almost a year ago, only had immunization records, and incident reports on file. No other required information was on file available for review.
2024-02-07 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The group housed in the "All Purpose" space, serving preschool children, has one child that has a medical action plan on file, it has not been updated since 2/2022 the the facility reports that child still has the condition noted on the medical action plan.
2024-02-07 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The "All Purpose Space" that serves preschool children, has three children with chronic condition requiring medication(epi pen and Auvi-q) the medication permission was last provided on 6/23, 3/23 and 2/7/23. Permission to administer is granted for 6 months, and you did obtain current permission to administer the medication you have on site.
2024-02-07 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff hired 11-16-18 completed recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment last on 12/28/18, this is a health and safety training required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, she should have completed it again by 12/28/23.

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