North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 10 visits below. Across Charlotte centers it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.
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North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.
Unannounced visit · March 4, 2026
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 facility's fire inspection was not completed annually. The last inspection was on 2/18/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in spaces 1 and 3b/3a.
Violation corrected during visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for the month of February was not completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A enrolled child's emergency medication expired 7/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A parent's medication authorization was not up-to-date and last completed in 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for November and December 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Unannounced visit · November 18, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A current staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in space 3b.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in space 3b.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 3b.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door leading from space #3b was not locked.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 10, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A sharp broken piece of equipment was accessible to the children on the playground.
Violation corrected during visit
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. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant space #1.
Violation corrected during visit
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The center's EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen door was open and unlocked. (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 16, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Space 3b did not have a staff/child ratio sheet posted.
Violation corrected during visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3b did not have an activity plan posted.
Violation corrected during visit
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The children in space #2 were one (1) year of age and were not in a space with a direct exit.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 12, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. In space #3b, the space capacity was over by two (2) children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
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. A current fire inspection has not been obtained within 12 months. The last approved fire inspection report is dated 12/13/22.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #3b, the staff/child ratio was not in compliance. There were eight (8) 1-2 year old children with one (1) teacher.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #3c, there was no staff member present with the three (3) infants and young toddlers.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In spaces #3b and 2 the staff/child ratio was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in spaces #3a and #1.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
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. The TB screening for K.M. was older than 12 months.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member D.D. did not complete all of the required hours. Seven (7) hours still need to be completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The EPR plan was not available for review during the visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member D.D. did not complete training for all of the required topics.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024
Unannounced visit · October 26, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #3c.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2023
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. Staff member, E.D. provided the medical report after employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2023
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. Staff member, E.D. provided TB results after the first day of work.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2023
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member, E.D. did not have the emergency information form on file.
Violation corrected during visit
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member, E.D. did not complete the required orientation within the first 6 weeks.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2023
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The required medical documents for E.D. were not maintained separately from the individual personnel file.
Violation corrected during visit
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