“Archdale Center 1901 Archdale Drive Charlotte, NC 28210 📍 Programs offered: Early Head Start, He ad Start, Dual-language Pre-K” ac4ed.org, July 2026
“The strengths of the program include building relationships, learning through creative play, and structured lessons that build on each child's needs and abilities.” ac4ed.org, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 2 of the 6 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 · August 25, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in group one (1) was dated for July 2026.
Violation corrected during visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A current menu was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. A rack and shovel was observed accessible to children in the hallway leading to the outdoor play area.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 9, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff members annual health questionnaire expired 8-24-25.
Violation corrected during visit
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