North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 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.
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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. In space #140, they did not have their own current lesson plan posted; I observed copies of lesson plans from space #142 dating from the month of 1/2026. The lesson plan posted did not belong to this space.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
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. In space #140, I observed a set of outlets uncovered, one (1) had a broken prong inside.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Unannounced visit · November 20, 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 9/19/24, a current copy was obtained during todays visit dated for 9/1/25.
Violation corrected during visit
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the boy's bathroom the diaper changing table had posters and items on top of the surface.
Violation corrected during visit
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 #142, two (2) outlets were uncovered. In space #140, a power strip had several outlets uncovered.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/26/2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two (2) staff files were not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/26/2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #140, I observed an energy can drink and starbucks cup on a shelf.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/26/2025
Unannounced visit · February 18, 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 program's last fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 11/2/23. During the visit, documentation was received for a completed and approved fire inspection completed on 9/19/24.
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 last playground inspection on file in the licensing binder was completed on 12/18.24. Several months were missing a playground inspection. The inspections observed on file were for the following dates: - 1/24/24 - 3/4/24 - 8/28/24 - 11/25/24 - 12/18/24
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025
Unannounced visit · September 11, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #143, I observed the classroom refrigerator reading a temperature of sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In the pre-k restrooms, I observed a large bag of what was reported to be bean bag filler on top of the diaper changing table.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024
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 #143, two (2) hand sanitizers and a white out bottle were observed below five (5) feet.
Violation corrected during visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/6/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024
Unannounced visit · February 22, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was listed on August 30th, 2023.
Violation corrected during visit
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. Long term Substitute Provider L.B. did not have a record of a current, negative TB test on file or on the Public School off-site records.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement Long Term substitute provider L.B. did not have an annual health questionnaire on file or in the public school off-site verification form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2024
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. Long Term Substitute provider L.B did not have the required Emergency information form on file or on the Public School off site records verification.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2024
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Long Term Substitute provider did not have a health questionnaire on file or on the Public School off-site records verification.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2024
Unannounced visit · September 14, 2023
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drills were not conducted in each month of operation and information was missing on the DCDEE form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
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. There was an electrical outlet in Space #143 in the circle time area that was left uncovered.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed or on file for A.G.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There wasn't a qualification letter on file for A.G.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were not completed and documented as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
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All checked July 2026.
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