North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 6 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 · May 6, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Permission to Administer form on file including all required information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Medical Action Plan on file including all required information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that expired on April 30, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
Unannounced visit · May 5, 2025
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 last approved fire inspection was conducted on March 14, 2025 but this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven (7) days, as required.
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 #2, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray was observed being stored in a black lockbox on top of the cubbies with a padlock-style lock attached but not secured.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 6, 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 #1 a First Aid Kit containing eight (8) antiseptic wipes, one (1) ice pack and six (6) packets of ointment each with the warning Keep out of the Reach of Children printed on the label and accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored in the top unlocked drawer of a storage shelf.
Violation corrected during visit
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was monitored. It was observed that the plan had not been updated annually or when information changes, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2024
Unannounced visit · June 4, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. It was observed that menus posted in both classrooms and on an ASEP information bulletin board located in the hallway adjacent to ASEP classrooms were dated May 2024.
Violation corrected during visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had medication present for a chronic medical condition and the permission to administer medication form for that medication expired in January 2024
Violation corrected during visit
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