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In The Beginning God Created Childcare Center

At a glance

  • Mid-size family home, licensed for up to 8 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 7 of its 18 licensing inspections since September 2023.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Oct 14, 20261 citation
    • Citation
      • “Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. Per information provided by the operator, a wedge was placed in a pack-n-play with a sleeping infant.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2026

  • Sep 9, 202610 citations
    • Citation
      • “Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid certification expired 12/2025.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR certification expired 12/2025.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided for a child under three years of age.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly outdoor checks were not completed for November 2025 and February 2026.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire expired 1/2026.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Children's files did not contain the parent's acknowledgment for receipt of the operational policies.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the required parent's acknowledgement of the shaken baby policy.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

  • Mar 24, 2026Nothing cited
  • Feb 5, 2026Nothing cited
  • Sep 18, 20258 citations
    • Citation
      • “Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was not prohibited for a child in care who was under the age of 3.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There are weeds in the outdoor learning environment and other equipment not for children's use.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “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 was not on file in the home. Children's files did not contain the required parent acknowledgment for receipt of the discipline policy.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2025

    • Citation
      • “Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The visual checks of sleeping infants was not documented every 15 minutes.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant's feeding plan did not contain the parent's signature.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Children's files did not contain the requirement parent acknowledgment for receipt of the Shaken Baby policy.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

  • Sep 12, 2025Nothing cited
  • May 8, 20254 citations
    • Citation
      • “All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The outdoor play area has weeds and the grass needs to be cut.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

    • Citation
      • “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 from the date of issuance). M.G. did not complete and submit required forms to complete a CBC prior to the qualification letter expiring on 2/14/25.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

    • Citation
      • “Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete the required ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The certification expired 12/22/24.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2025

    • Citation
      • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for M.G. The current qualification letter expired 2/14/25.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

  • Apr 28, 2025Nothing cited
  • Apr 24, 2025Nothing cited
  • Dec 23, 2024Nothing cited
  • Oct 21, 2024Nothing cited
  • Oct 14, 2024Nothing cited
  • Sep 26, 20249 citations
    • Citation
      • “Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire was not completed annually.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Some of the children's files were missing the required health assessment.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “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 was not on file in the home. Some of the children's files were missing the required parent acknowledgment of the discipline policy.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Children's transportation permission forms were not complete. Some were missing the parent's signature and sections c,d and e were not completed.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Emergency information, including photographs was not provided for children being transported.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator needs to complete 7 hours of on-going training.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

    • Citation
      • “Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child's file did not contain the signed parent acknowledgement for the summary of the law.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. A child's file did not contain the parent's signature on the application form.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

    • Citation
      • “The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. The topic Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of child maltreatment was last taken on 6/24/19 and was due 6/2024.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

  • Sep 24, 2024Nothing cited
  • Apr 9, 20243 citations
    • Citation
      • “All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were broken outdoor toys, weeds and overgrown grass in the outdoor learning environment.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2024

    • Citation
      • “Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. A Summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date. The sleep chart/visual check documents for February and March 2024 were not available for review.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2024

  • Oct 3, 2023Nothing cited
  • Sep 28, 20235 citations
    • Citation
      • “Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. 7.5 hours are still needed to meet requirement.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

    • Citation
      • “Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. The summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the operational policies.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

    • Citation
      • “Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the parent acknowledgment of the Shaken Baby policy.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

  • Sep 25, 2023Nothing cited

Fewer than 20 Charlotte-area family homes have had 10 or more licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

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State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
October 14, 2026
On file
18 visits since September 2023 — 11 cited nothing, 10 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 40 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
Most serious
North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

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.

Oct 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · October 14, 2026

Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. Per information provided by the operator, a wedge was placed in a pack-n-play with a sleeping infant.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2026 Unannounced visit 10 findings

Unannounced visit · September 9, 2026

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid certification expired 12/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR certification expired 12/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided for a child under three years of age.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly outdoor checks were not completed for November 2025 and February 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire expired 1/2026.

Violation corrected during visit

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Children's files did not contain the parent's acknowledgment for receipt of the operational policies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the required parent's acknowledgement of the shaken baby policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Mar 2026 Announced visit nothing cited
Feb 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Sep 2025 Unannounced visit 8 findings

Unannounced visit · September 18, 2025

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was not prohibited for a child in care who was under the age of 3.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There are weeds in the outdoor learning environment and other equipment not for children's use.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

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 was not on file in the home. Children's files did not contain the required parent acknowledgment for receipt of the discipline policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2025

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The visual checks of sleeping infants was not documented every 15 minutes.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant's feeding plan did not contain the parent's signature.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Children's files did not contain the requirement parent acknowledgment for receipt of the Shaken Baby policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
May 2025 Unannounced visit 4 findings

Unannounced visit · May 8, 2025

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The outdoor play area has weeds and the grass needs to be cut.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

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 from the date of issuance). M.G. did not complete and submit required forms to complete a CBC prior to the qualification letter expiring on 2/14/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete the required ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The certification expired 12/22/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for M.G. The current qualification letter expired 2/14/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Apr 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Oct 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Oct 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 9 findings

Unannounced visit · September 26, 2024

Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire was not completed annually.

Violation corrected during visit

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Some of the children's files were missing the required health assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

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 was not on file in the home. Some of the children's files were missing the required parent acknowledgment of the discipline policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Children's transportation permission forms were not complete. Some were missing the parent's signature and sections c,d and e were not completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Emergency information, including photographs was not provided for children being transported.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator needs to complete 7 hours of on-going training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child's file did not contain the signed parent acknowledgement for the summary of the law.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. A child's file did not contain the parent's signature on the application form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. The topic Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of child maltreatment was last taken on 6/24/19 and was due 6/2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · April 9, 2024

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were broken outdoor toys, weeds and overgrown grass in the outdoor learning environment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2024

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. A Summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home.

Violation corrected during visit

The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date. The sleep chart/visual check documents for February and March 2024 were not available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Oct 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Sep 2023 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · September 28, 2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. 7.5 hours are still needed to meet requirement.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. The summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the operational policies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the parent acknowledgment of the Shaken Baby policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004004 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited

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Phone
(704) 492-6800
Address
10835 Derryrush Dr, Charlotte, 28213
License
60004004
Quality program
Four Star License

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