North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 8 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 5, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's file did not have the required medical exam completed or signed by a healh care professional.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · April 14, 2026
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. The children were offered cookies between AM snack and lunch time, while actively participating in gross motor play.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/14/2026
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. Bathroom sanitizer was accessible to children and a staff members personal bag was present and accessible in a space two (2)
Violation corrected during visit
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff had a soda present during the time of the visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/14/2026
Unannounced visit · December 18, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last menu posted was dated 11/25/24-11/29/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted was not current for lunch time meals.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
Unannounced visit · May 20, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the space between room number two (#2) and the older child restrooms there was an unlocked door that led to a room holding hazardous materials and stairs with no banister.
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. Both staff files reviewed did not have an updated Emergency Information form on file for the current year.
Violation corrected during visit
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