Charlotte · Licensed center
Charlotte Jewish Preschool
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 199 children.
- Ages They list: infants to Prekindergarten.
- Hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week.
- Tuition Infant $2,211 a month, full time. See costs
- Run by a nonprofit. A board oversees it, and there are no owners taking profit.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 9 of its 14 licensing inspections since October 2023.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 22, 20264 citations
Citation
“All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #1, an infant was being bottle fed while sitting in a bouncy seat.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
Citation
“A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space F19, one child had Aveeno sunscreen without parent authorization on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
Citation
“Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space F16, a prescribed medication (insulin) was not in the original labeled container.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
Citation
“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. In space F15, the safe sleep policy was not posted.”
Violation corrected during visit
Apr 6, 20263 citations
Citation
“Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #F4, a bottle of sunscreen was stored in a cubby that was not at least five feet from the floor as required.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #F115, one child's Benadryl expired February 2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026
Citation
“The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #F4, one child's medical action plan had not been updated annually. The action plan was dated March 17, 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026
- Mar 2, 2026Nothing cited
Feb 23, 20262 citations
Citation
“Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The temperature in space #F1 was 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The safe sleep policy requirement is 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 18, 2026, a child three years of age was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute, while the group of children transitioning outside with two teachers.”
Violation corrected during visit
- Dec 3, 2025Nothing cited
- Oct 20, 2025Nothing cited
Oct 6, 20258 citations
Citation
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 22, 2025, a child four years of age was left unsupervised on the Pre-K playground for approximately five to ten minutes.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
Citation
“Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space F1, a Teacher did not wash her hands prior to feeding an infant a bottle.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
Citation
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space F3, there was a cushion that was ripped.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“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 F17, a container of glitter was located on the shelf. The instructions on the container stated not for children under three years of age.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child did not have signed parent authorization to administer Benadryl.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
Citation
“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 staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The staff medical was dated April 25, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
Citation
“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. One staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The TB test result was dated April 25, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
- Jun 23, 2025Nothing cited
Jan 24, 20253 citations
Citation
“All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025
Citation
“All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's CPR certification expired October 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025
Citation
“The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Emergency Medical Care Plan had not been updated since October 2024 when changes were made to the administrative team and persons responsible for carrying out the plan.”
Violation corrected during visit
Dec 18, 20243 citations
Citation
“Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for the month of November.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“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). A staff member's qualification letter expired December 17, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024
Citation
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a current qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024
- Nov 20, 2024Nothing cited
Oct 14, 20249 citations
Citation
“Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #F3, there were five cots that were labeled with each child's name.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
Citation
“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 #F3, there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and an unlocked cabinet.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a child one year of age had hydrocortisone cream present. The Directions on the cream state that the cream should not be used for children under two years of age.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
Citation
“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. In space #F1 and F16, the safe sleep policy was not posted.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child did not have verification on file that the operational policies had been discussed with the parents.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not have verification on file that the parent participation plan had been discussed with the parents.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One child did not have emergency medical care information on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child did not have medical authorization on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. The poles attached to the shade on the playground have peeling/chipping paint. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2822(c) TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
Sep 30, 20242 citations
Citation
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #114, a staff member left a group of twelve children three years of age unsupervised while she retrieved thirteen cots one at a time from the hallway.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024
Citation
“Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. In space #114, a staff member made a child push a chair up and down the hallway for approximately five minutes as a form of behavior management to ensure the child would rest during naptime.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024
Oct 25, 20233 citations
Citation
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 20 permission for equate and aquaphor creams didn't have when to administer, where and amount completed on the medication permission document.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023
Citation
“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. Space 21 serves infants did not have the facility's safe sleep policy posted.”
Violation corrected during visit
Citation
“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 5/10/23. The facility is closed for the month of July each year, so a drill should have been conducted in September 2023 to maintain compliance.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023
The state cited rules at 9 of this center's 14 inspections. Most Charlotte-area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: more than 99% of 271.
How all 271 Charlotte-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare
Of the 271 Charlotte-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- Someover 99%This center
- Allunder 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- September 22, 2026
- On file
- 14 visits since October 2023 — 5 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 37 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
- Most serious
- North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
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.
Sep 2026 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · September 22, 2026
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #1, an infant was being bottle fed while sitting in a bouncy seat.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space F19, one child had Aveeno sunscreen without parent authorization on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space F16, a prescribed medication (insulin) was not in the original labeled container.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2026
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. In space F15, the safe sleep policy was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Apr 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · April 6, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #F4, a bottle of sunscreen was stored in a cubby that was not at least five feet from the floor as required.
Violation corrected during visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #F115, one child's Benadryl expired February 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #F4, one child's medical action plan had not been updated annually. The action plan was dated March 17, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Feb 2026 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · February 23, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The temperature in space #F1 was 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The safe sleep policy requirement is 68 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Violation corrected during visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 18, 2026, a child three years of age was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute, while the group of children transitioning outside with two teachers.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2025 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · October 6, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 22, 2025, a child four years of age was left unsupervised on the Pre-K playground for approximately five to ten minutes.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space F1, a Teacher did not wash her hands prior to feeding an infant a bottle.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space F3, there was a cushion that was ripped.
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 F17, a container of glitter was located on the shelf. The instructions on the container stated not for children under three years of age.
Violation corrected during visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One child did not have signed parent authorization to administer Benadryl.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
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 staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The staff medical was dated April 25, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
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. One staff member started employment on August 11, 2025. The TB test result was dated April 25, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · January 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's CPR certification expired October 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The Emergency Medical Care Plan had not been updated since October 2024 when changes were made to the administrative team and persons responsible for carrying out the plan.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · December 18, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for the month of November.
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). A staff member's qualification letter expired December 17, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member did not have a current qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2024 Unannounced visit 9 findings
Unannounced visit · October 14, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #F3, there were five cots that were labeled with each child's name.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
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 #F3, there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and an unlocked cabinet.
Violation corrected during visit
Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space #2, a child one year of age had hydrocortisone cream present. The Directions on the cream state that the cream should not be used for children under two years of age.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
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. In space #F1 and F16, the safe sleep policy was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child did not have verification on file that the operational policies had been discussed with the parents.
Violation corrected during visit
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One child did not have verification on file that the parent participation plan had been discussed with the parents.
Violation corrected during visit
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One child did not have emergency medical care information on file.
Violation corrected during visit
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. One child did not have medical authorization on file.
Violation corrected during visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The poles attached to the shade on the playground have peeling/chipping paint. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2822(c) TOYS, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · September 30, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #114, a staff member left a group of twelve children three years of age unsupervised while she retrieved thirteen cots one at a time from the hallway.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. In space #114, a staff member made a child push a chair up and down the hallway for approximately five minutes as a form of behavior management to ensure the child would rest during naptime.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · October 25, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 25, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 20 permission for equate and aquaphor creams didn't have when to administer, where and amount completed on the medication permission document.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 25, 2026
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. Space 21 serves infants did not have the facility's safe sleep policy posted.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of October 25, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 5/10/23. The facility is closed for the month of July each year, so a drill should have been conducted in September 2023 to maintain compliance.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/2/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60002999 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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What it costs
Charlotte Jewish PreschoolMost Charlotte-area prices (middle 80%)
Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Charlotte-area full-time prices for that age; 12 infant programs publish one.
- Half day
- $673 to $837 a month
- Application fee
- $160
A day here
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week
Updates for parents and schedule
- Updates for parents
- Uses Procare childcare software system (Tuition Express)
- Schedule
- Full-day, half-day
Details
- Phone
- (704) 944-6776
- Address
- 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, 28226
- License
- 60002999
- Ages they serve
- Infants to Prekindergarten
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What it costs
- Infant, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org/…/2026-2027-CJP-Tuition.pdf
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.
A day here
- Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org
- Hours, Schedule — Checked July 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org
- Website — Checked July 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org
- Address, License — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60002999 under License Number, and open the result.
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 charlottejewishpreschool.org
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60002999 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.
Large means the biggest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 605 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 163 to 528 children. Small is 11 to 50; medium is 51 to 162.