North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 3 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 · November 19, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on September 23, 2024. No fire drill was documented in December 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2024
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 #1, four (4) Urgent First Aid Cold Compress packs, with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked bookbag placed on the shelf to the left of the classroom entrance door. In Space #2, four (4) Urgent First Aid Cold Compress packs, with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked bookbag hanging on a hook on the wall behind the classroom entrance door.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection documented was conducted on September 2, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2024
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. In Space #1, one (1) substitute teacher, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have an emergency information form on file.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · August 20, 2024
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 #1, one (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, and one (1) container of Big D Granular Deodorant Moisture Absorbent, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked closet to the right of the restroom used by children. In Space #2, one (1) aerosol container of Lysol Disinfecting Spray, one (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, one (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Mist Multi Surface, and one (1) bottle of Goo Gone Spray Gel Goo and Adhesive Remover, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked closet to the left of the restroom used by children.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualifying letter for one (1) staff member, Kaylee Quinn, expired on June 13, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2024
Unannounced visit · December 6, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. One (1) tricycle with a broken plastic seat was in use on the playground. The base of the chain link fence on the playground, surrounding the air conditioning unit, was detached causing sharp metal protrusions, four (4) to nineteen (19) inches in length.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/20/2023
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