“We follow Maria Montessori’s philosophy carefully and are committed to fostering skills such as independence, grace and courtesy alongside a strong academic foundation, preparing each child for academic success far beyond their time with us.” charlottemontessori.com, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 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.
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 · June 24, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Two plastic bags were monitored stored at the bottom of the children's cubbies in space #8.
Violation corrected during visit
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 new staff hired in February 2026 did not have negative screening results and did not have a chest Xray or negative TB results on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2026
Unannounced visit · January 21, 2026
The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The facility roster was not current in the ABCMS portal.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing "mountain" structure on the East Back playground did not measure six (6) inches.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2026
Unannounced visit · June 3, 2025
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. A butane lighter was observed stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 10.
Violation corrected during visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Medications for chronic conditions were stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 10.
Violation corrected during visit
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) employee who began employment on 2/10/25 had a medical assessment on file dated 2/14/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/6/2025
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 (1) employee who began employment on 2/10/25 had a TB test dated 7/20/23.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/6/2025
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). One (1) employee, A. G., had an expired CBC qualification. The qualification expired 3/6/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/11/2025
Unannounced visit · January 29, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan for Space 10 was dated November 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted snack menu for Space 10 was dated October 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Classroom chairs were observed stored in the bathroom of Space 5.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in July 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Small rocks and pebbles were accessible to children under three (3) years of age on the toddler playground posing a choking hazard. Ropes were observed hanging from a wooden structure on the preschool playground where pots and pans for music used to be strung. The pots and pans were removed and the ropes posed a hazard for children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Staff vitamins were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 4. A tube of hydrocortisone was stored on a shelf in the bathroom of Space 4. Medications to be returned to parents were observed stored in child cubbies outside of Spaces 9 and 10. I observed Children's Tylenol, Benadryl, and a diaper cream stored in open cubbies below five feet and unlocked.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed for July, August, September, October, November, and December 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). The trashcan where diapers and pull-ups were discarded was uncovered and the lid was observed on the floor in Space 3.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) employee did not completed child maltreatment training within five years of the previous training. The training certificate on file was dated 12/17/19.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025
Unannounced visit · February 8, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed 10/5/23, however five (5) items were marked "unsatisfactory." The facility is currently waiting on a re-inspection of repaired items.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) child with an allergy listed on the medical form completed by the physician did not have prescribed emergency medication onsite. One (1) child with an allergy had expired medication onsite.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
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. A cabinet in the auxiliary room was observed unlocked with staff handbags and a container of vaseline stored inside accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was provided in a pre-filled dropper/syringe. The original container was not with the medication. The permission form indicated they type of medicine in the dropper/syringe as Motrin.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
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. One (1) child's epinephrine expired in November 2023 and was not returned to the parent.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
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 (1) employee hired 8/7/23 did not have First Aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/7/2024
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 (1) employee hired 8/7/23 did not have CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/7/2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical report on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
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. Two medical action plans did not include all of the required information to include emergency contact information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's medication permission expired in November 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. One (1) employee was certified for CPR/First Aid through an online course.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2024
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