North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 8 visits below. Across Charlotte home daycares it cites something at about 44% 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 12, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Dishwashing liquid was stored in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink and accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 18, 2025
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last documented playground inspection was conducted on January 6, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025
Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided. A non-absorbent surface was not used during an observed diaper change and proper handwashing after the diaper change was not observed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
Unannounced visit · October 4, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Hand Sanitizer with multiple warnings was stored on the bathroom sink and accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. One child's file was missing information regarding fears, behavior characteristics and other health care concerns.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/8/2024
Unannounced visit · May 27, 2024
Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). Two permission to administer forms for diaper creams and sunscreen had expired.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 9, 2023
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A Little Tykes Car had a broken steering wheel which could cut or pinch a child.
Violation corrected during visit
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. An Airwick plug in air freshener was in the bathroom used by children at their level.
Violation corrected during visit
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
Ask which of these findings were serious.North Carolina DCDEE records the correction in its own words, but never says how serious it was.
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All checked July 2026.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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