North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 9 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 · March 19, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #2, one (1) child had a medication authorization form for prescription Albuterol Sulfate with an authorization valid 08/22/2024 to 02/22/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
Unannounced visit · August 28, 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. In Space #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children.
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. In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 19, 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 #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2024
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/25/2024
Unannounced visit · September 12, 2023
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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not complete an Emergency Information Form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
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 #2, one (1) bottle of Coca-Cola was on the table in the science center.
Violation corrected during visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
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