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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 20, 2026
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. An aerosol can of air freshener was observed on a shelf in the bathroom.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · August 27, 2025
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. One (1) child care provider did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/9/2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Violation corrected during visit
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. One (1) child care provider did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 18, 2025
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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) household member did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · September 5, 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. 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 for two (2) children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/17/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) caregiver.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/17/2024
Unannounced visit · April 10, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two pack and plays were located at the entrance of the facility blocking the door.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · September 14, 2023
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for four (4) enrolled children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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All checked July 2026.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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