North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 7 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 · May 20, 2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The fence on the older preschool playground, (the front facing the street), has an opening larger than four inches along one panel.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/10/2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The older preschool playground has several cups, and other forms of litter scattered over the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/10/2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Space four has uncovered outlets in the block center and in the computer center.
Violation corrected during visit
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 four there was a bag of Miracle Grow potting soil on the floor near the computer area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/10/2026
Unannounced visit · December 11, 2025
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. There was no activity or outdoor gross motor on the activity plan. However, staff did take children outside.
Violation corrected during visit
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A big wheel seat was broken and off and several handles were missing from the tricycles.
Violation corrected during visit
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The three year old classroom and one Meck Prek did not have the attendance completed for today.
Violation corrected during visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff did not complete the required trainings in Moodle. Staff used old pro solution for trainings.
Violation corrected during visit
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Classrooms that were on a field trip did not have have this posting.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · June 23, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space three and space four activity plans was posted from last week, June 18, 2025.
Violation corrected during visit
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space three there were several (three minimal) floor tiles that were coming up and torn.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/14/2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Several cots measured 13-16 inches apart from each other in the block area.
Violation corrected during visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Younger, front playground had several pieces of trash, miniature hand lotion container scattered around the play space.
Violation corrected during visit
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Several tricycles were missing handles and pedals.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/14/2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space three and four were combined today and only space three had their attendance completed.
Violation corrected during visit
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is significantly low under three inches. This is a repeated violation at least once a fiscal year.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/14/2025
Unannounced visit · December 12, 2024
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. on the playground there were several broken items, scooter, shopping cart, and a chair.
Violation corrected during visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The preschool playground had a deep pile of leaves along the fence area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space 6(twos), there were two uncovered wall outlets near the sink.
Violation corrected during visit
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 a unlocked closet in space 2 meck pre, there was a aerosol can of sanitizer spray.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. last documented inspection was on 10/29/24.
Violation corrected during visit
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . The staff health and safety training was not on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
Unannounced visit · April 17, 2024
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. Parent completed the permission slip, but did not give permission for the child to leave the facility.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The permission to go off premise was completed on 3-3-2023, there was not updated slip for the child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024
Unannounced visit · December 13, 2023
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Teachers used a dry erase form to document the times and days of the week the child will use a screen, but it was not cumulative.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2023
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The fence on the larger playground facing the street had two entrapments at the gate and the bottom of the 5th panel.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2023
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Tissue and other trash was located on the younger preschool playground. and a broken chair.
Violation corrected during visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. two bottles of medication in a child's backpack (cough syrup, fever medication).
Violation corrected during visit
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported Children photos were not present in the binder
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2023
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