North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 14 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.
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 14, 2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On playground four (4) serving infants and toddlers, the gate and fence had areas greater than 3.5 inches and less than 9 inches posing entrapment hazard.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground four (4) serving infants and toddlers gutters were exposed with sharp edges, dirty and worn toys were observed in a storage bin, and a playhouse had sharp points inside a window. On the playground one (1) serving infants and toddlers pavers entering the gate posed a tripping hazard.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2026
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. In Space 11, shaving cream in an aerosol can was stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2026
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 Space 1, small dinosaurs in an unsealed sensory tube were stored on a counter less than five (5) feet and plastic grass fringe was on a bulletin board accessible to children. In Space 4, plastic baggies were in a storage bin located less than five feet accessible to children. In Spaces 6 and 7, the emergency medical care plan was in plastic sheet protectors posted accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2026
Unannounced visit · December 9, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 10, a child requiring Benadryl on the Medical Action plan per a physician did not have the medication on site.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/10/2025
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 Space 6, a hot wheels was in a cubby and construction paper wrapped in plastic was accessible to children. In space 3, a plastic bag with soiled clothes was in a bottle bag accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/9/2025
Unannounced visit · June 5, 2025
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 2 white out was in a bin on a shelf lower than five feet accessible to children.
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 Space 2 sensory tubes containing small parts and loose caps were accessible to children. In space 4, a baggie with a books and hairbands were on a counter lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 6, a baggie with clothes was located in a cubby accessible to children and a baggie with hair ties was located lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 7 and Space 11, a baggie with wipes in a cubby and opened diapers in a cubby were accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
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 hired 5/16/2025 had a medical report on file dated 5/12/2025. One (1) staff member hired 4/7/2025 had a medical report on file dated 4/10/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
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) employee had a qualifying letter on file which expired 5/28/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member requiring twenty (20) hours of training by 5/7/2025 received eight (8) hours.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) employee had an expired qualifying letter dated 5/28/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member hired 5/21/2024 completed the training 9/3/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
Unannounced visit · February 18, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 2, a power strip with an uncovered outlet was lower than five (5) feet accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2025
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 4 batteries located in a mesh storage container without a lock and lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 11, a string of battery operated lights and a battery were accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2025
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 Spaces 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 11 toys, including a car, a beaded maze and soft animals with marble eyes, pens marked not for children under 3, small clothes pins and foam brushes with small caps were observed accessible to children. In Spaces 3, 6 and 7 plastic including a baggie in a bottle bag, plastic wrapped construction paper, and a baggie containing calendar parts were observed accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill dated 1/20/25 was conducted after three months from the last drill conducted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2025
The child care administrator and/or all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member completed the training over one year from the date of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2025
Unannounced visit · June 12, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #1, the thermometer was not working correctly and did not show a temperature.
Violation corrected during visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Paint was peeling from several doors on the outside of the building leading into classrooms.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the bathroom adjacent to space #6, a screen protecting the light in the ceiling was not attached to all four corners. The steering wheels on a piece of equipment on the playground are not
Violation corrected during visit
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 #5, there was a bottle of dry erase cleaner located on an open shelf. In space #9, there were twelve bottles of glitter and bag of batteries stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #10, there five containers of tempera paint that read keep out of reach of children. The paint was being stored on low open shelving accessible to the children. In space #12, there were two aerosol cans of sanitizing spray and bulk soap stored in an unlocked cabinet.
Violation corrected during visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, parent authorization for Aquaphor did not include instructions.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. In space #7, a staff member's purse was being stored in an unlocked cabinet and that was less than five feet above the floor. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g) STORAGE
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 7, 2023
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #3, there were two cots that were not clearly label with the child's name.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2023
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. In space #9, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream stored in an unlocked cabinet.
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 staff member completing the playground inspections has not completed playground safety training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2023
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. There were two staff members that had medical reports that were dated after their hire date.
Violation corrected during visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation had been completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have a medical exam on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an immunization report on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety training within the first year of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2023
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