North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 7 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 22, 2026
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. Three unused electrical outlets were monitored uncovered in the art room/space #3.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
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. The art room was monitored with two aerosol cans of disinfectant spray that was maintained on a high shelf. There was a bowl of essential oils maintained on a storage shelf. There were two bottles of White Out. One maintained on the art teacher's desk and another maintained on the art teacher's shelf.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Four glue guns were monitored accessible to preschool children. One of the guns monitored had a glue stick in it.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
Unannounced visit · September 9, 2024
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. A janitorial cart with chemicals was left in the hallway and path of travel for the preschool children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. A staff person hired April 8, 2024, did not complete BSAC training within three months of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2024
Unannounced visit · June 4, 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. A janitorial cart located in the corridor next to the Pre-K playground was accessible to children. The cart contained 4 cleaning products labeled keep out of reach of children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/6/2024
Unannounced visit · September 12, 2023
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. A commercial floor cleaning machine was maintained in front of the ASEP bulletin board in the hallway. The machine had chemicals stored in the machine. The machine was removed by the janitor during the visit but only relocated the machine to the gym. The afterschool children use the gym. The gym was monitored with the machine not stored under lock and key.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff were past due to obtain their FA recertification.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/5/2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff were past due to recertify their CPR training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/5/2023
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All checked July 2026.
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