North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 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 · February 17, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. It was observed that the provider had a current lesson plan accessible for the three-year-old present not for either the Two-year-old present or the Four-year-old present.
Violation corrected during visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the licensed childcare space, a child under three years of age was observed present, it was also observed that various art materials including cotton balls, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, clothes pins and adhesive collage pieces each stored in either a plastic bag or wrapper were on a shelf accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Annual training hours were also monitored for each staff member. It was observed that although each caregiver had obtained the required number of on-going training hours to remain compliant this information was not documented on the required form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. It was observed that neither Ms. McBrayer nor any additional caregiver had documentation on file for having completed either an annual Professional Development Plan or Staff Evaluation within the past twelve (12) months, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. It was observed that one child with an enrollment date in October 2025 had an application on file that did not include all the required information pertaining to a child’s fears, healthcare needs or the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During today’s visit an attempt was made to review the program’s CBC roster via ABCMS. However, there was no information accessible for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/31/2026
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File was reviewed. It was observed that the facility’s Ready to Go file had not been updated with the facility’s current staff information or currently enrolled children’s information, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed. It was observed that facility’s EPR did not include all required and current information, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Unannounced visit · February 19, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. While monitoring the outdoor learning environment rust was observed present on both the inner gate of the playground and on some of the metal bolts of the five-seat riding structure located in middle of the active play area. It was also observed that the geofabric underneath the loose surfacing material was exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard for children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2025
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. While monitoring the outdoor learning environment an Eveready D sized battery and a medium-sized light fixture were each observed present on the ground in the active play area and accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three staff files were monitored during today’s visit. It was observed that all three staff members were due to complete annual Health Questionnaires by January 07, 2025 but this did not occur until January 28, 2025.
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. Three staff files were monitored during today’s visit. It was observed that all three staff members were due to complete annual Emergency Information forms by January 07, 2025 but this did not occur until January 28, 2025.
Violation corrected during visit
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed, and it was observed that facility’s Ready to Go file had not been updated with the facility’s current staff or currently enrolled children’s information, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. While monitoring the outdoor learning environment it was observed that rubberized mulch on the playground was measuring at three (3) inches in various areas instead of the required six (6) inches.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2025
Unannounced visit · October 17, 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 the childcare space a bottle of hand sanitizer with the warning Keep Out of the Reach of Children accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored on a shelf.
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. A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that this staff member did not have a medical file available for review containing a current, dated health assessment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
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. A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing a current TB test/screening.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed an initial health questionnaire.
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. A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed a current emergency information form.
Violation corrected during visit
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Three (3) veteran staff files were monitored for current Criminal Background Checks and specialized training using the most recently updated Staff and Training Worksheet. It was observed that all three staff members were due to renew their ITS-SIDS prior to May 27, 2024 but this had not occurred, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having received her job description and documentation of having reviewed the facility’s personnel/operational policies.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The program’s daily attendance was reviewed and it was observed that neither the program’s sign-in/sign-out sheet or the attendance had been completed. I
Violation corrected during visit
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment including the review of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Readiness Plan.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
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. A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment including the review of the facility's shaken baby policy prior to caring for children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Unannounced visit · February 23, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. It was observed that two staff members had recently updated Health Care Assessments dated February 02, 2024 on file but they did not meet the requirements, as the physicians on each had checked the boxes indicating that in their opinion the applicant was not emotionally and physically capable to care for children on a daily basis. I asked if prior medical assessments were available for review and Ms. McBrayer stated that she had discarded them.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the licensed child care space it was observed that the top door of a three door cabinet was loose and missing screws in one of its two hinges.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. It was observed that two (2) children did not have a signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A preschool child was observed being supervised by a therapist that did not have a current CBC on file at the program.
Violation corrected during visit
A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. A current lesson plan was posted and Ms. McBrayer shared that she is no longer utilizing the Mother Goose curriculum but is instead implementing the Funshine Express curriculum. Funshine Express Curriculum is not approved by DCDEE.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. There was no Ready to Go File available to be monitored.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to contain contact information for the program’s previous child care consultant and outdated enrollment information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024
Unannounced visit · November 8, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. It was observed that four preschool children were left unattended with someone that is not a staff member or additional caregiver.
Violation corrected during visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. It was observed in the childcare space that there was no curriculum information or current activity plan posted in the classroom.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2023
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. The bathroom was monitored it was observed that one bottle of Microban disinfectant with multiple warnings was stored in an unlocked cabinet.
Violation corrected during visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the childcare space a plastic grocery bag was observed stored on one of the shelves with toys and other classroom materials.
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 outdoor playground inspections were reviewed and it was observed that ten of the last twelve inspections were conducted by a person that had not completed the Playground Safety training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2023
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