North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 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 · June 16, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was conducted on January 23, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
Unannounced visit · January 22, 2026
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. The most recent fire inspection on file was conducted on February 13, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space A#1, two (2) children were not signed out on January 21, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on January 8, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on January 16, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space #4, three (3) bottles containing human milk were not labeled with the date and two (2) bottles of human milk were labeled January 21, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was documented in October 2025 or December 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #4, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Paste, two (2) tubes of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength, and two (2) tubes of Triple Paste Skin Protectant were on the shelf beside the diaper changing surface, three (3) feet from the ground.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection on file was conducted on December 31, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/9/2026
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. In Space #4, an electric space heater was plugged in and operating on the shelf, three (3) feet from the ground, above the mini refrigerator used to store infant bottles.
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) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
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) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not complete the process of a five-year recheck for a criminal background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The most recent update of the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on April 8, 2024, was completed on April 5, 2024. The most recent update of the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on November 14, 2022, was completed on November 4, 2024. The most recent update of the emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on January 30, 2023, was completed on November 4, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
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. One (1) child, enrolled on June 4, 2025, did not have a medical exam on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, employed on June 2, 2025, did not have a current qualifying letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented was conducted on July 17, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Unannounced visit · June 9, 2025
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The facility’s notice of compliance was not posted anywhere in the facility.
Violation corrected during visit
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #3, an electric fan was on a table to the left of the housekeeping center, accessible to children. The fan was plugged in and running and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard. In Space #5a/b, an electric fan was on top of the cabinet used to store mats for naps. The fan was plugged in and running and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.
Violation corrected during visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #5a/b, one (1) bottle of Equate Sunscreen Kids and one (1) bottle of Trader Joes Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen were on a shelf under a cabinet to the right of the handwashing sink, one (1) foot six (6) inches from the ground, accessible to children.
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 #4, one (1) tube of Mustela Mineral Sunscreen Face and Body expired February 2025. In Space #6, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Coppertone Sport Sunscreen expired on May 3, 2025. In Space #6, one (1) tube of Coppertone Sport Sunscreen expired April 2025. In Space #6, there was no permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength. In Space #6, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) container of Amazon Basics Petroleum Jelly expired on April 15, 2025. In Space #7, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Paste Baby Fast Relief Diaper Rash Paste expired February 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
Unannounced visit · February 19, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, there was a sharp metal piece protruding from the anchor of the steering wheel on the yellow truck.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2025
Unannounced visit · March 25, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, two (2) children were not signed out on March 7, 2024, one (1) child was not signed out on March 18, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 20, 2023. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on March 20, 2024. In Space #5a, one (1) child was not signed out on March 13, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
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. In Space #1, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Cerave Moisturizing Cream expired on November 14, 2023. In Space #5a, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy expired on January 19, 2024. In Space #5a, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Weleda Baby Calendula Diaper Rash Cream. In Space #5a, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Beauty Counter Balm for All. In Space #6, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Lotrimin Antifungal Clotrimazole Cream expired on February 26, 2024. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of Triple Paste Medicated Ointment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
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 #4, the room assigned to infants, a copy of the facility’s safe sleep policy was not posted.
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) staff member, employed on January 19, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated March 1, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
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) staff member, employed on January 19, 2024, had a TB test on file dated March 1, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
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. In Space #6, three (3) Chick-fil-a cups, one (1) of which contained a brown liquid, were on the windowsill to the right of the diaper changing table.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 31, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, one (1) child was not signed out on October 24, 2023. In Space #3, one (1) child present on October 31, 2023, was not signed in on October 31, 2023. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on October 2, 2023. In Space #7, one (1) child was not signed out on October 6, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on October 10, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 11, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on October 12, 2023, and two (2) children were not signed out on October 25, 2023. In Space #23, eight (8) children were not signed in on any of the days of operation in October 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #4, one (1) electric fan was on top of the storage cabinet and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.
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 #4, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired September 2023, and one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Past Diaper Rash Ointment expired August 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1, attendance was not documented on October 30, 2023. In Space #3, attendance was not documented on October 18, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 20, 2023, October 23, 2023, October 24, 2023, October 25, 2023, October 26, 2023, October 27, 2023, or October 30, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023
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