North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 5 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.
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North Carolina DCDEE does not currently list this provider in its licensing database as of September 2026, though the record below is one it published. That may mean the licence moved, was reissued under a new number, or the program closed — it is not a statement about the record. Check with the provider or the state directly.
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 · March 23, 2026
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. A bike in the outdoor learning environment had a broken plastic seat.
Violation corrected during visit
Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The sink counter in the bathroom was broken.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
Unannounced visit · September 9, 2025
The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. A light switch cover was missing from the hallway. The vanity in the bathroom was secured to the wall.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025
The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. Two (2) topics need to be completed for the operator's health and safety trainings to be complete.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025
Unannounced visit · May 20, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill was not completed for April 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2025
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. An aerosol can was on a shelf in the indoor space and an aerosol can was on the steps in the outdoor play area.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. An outdoor inspection was not completed for April 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2025
Unannounced visit · September 13, 2024
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The first aid certification for the operator expired 7/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certification for the operator expired 7/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required medical assessment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The EPR plan was not available for review during today's visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The operator's health and safety trainings were due 7/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Unannounced visit · September 14, 2023
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Mushrooms were observed in the outdoor play area.
Violation corrected during visit
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required on-going training hours. Six additional hours are needed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2023
Prescription or over-the-counter medication and topical, non-medical ointment, repellant, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder was administered to any child without the required information. A parent's medication administration permission form to administer diaper cream was not completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2023
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