Kiddie Academy Of Charlotte - Highlands

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year old child from space 7 was left outside on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes unsupervised on May 29, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/30/2026

A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. A staff member in space 10 did not assist a child with handwashing after diapering, and a staff member in space 13 did not wipe an infant child's hands with a wipe after diapering; both staff were reminded to wash the child's hands after diapering.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/28/2026

Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Toilet paper (sanitary towels) was not available in space 9 and space 10.

Violation corrected during visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. Staff must follow diapering procedures according to 15A NCAC 18A .2819; staff did not remove gloves, staff stood a child on the diapering station.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/28/2026

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. An outlet in space 13 was uncovered.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child (A.S.) is space 1 did not have a medication authorization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were left unattended on June 27, 2025, after returning from outdoor play.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/18/2025

For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors. Five (5) children were placed in crib when they returned from outdoor play on June 27, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/18/2025

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A bottle was not dated for a child (M.M.) in space 13.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/18/2025

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On June 27, 2025, infant staff did not place an infant initially on their back to sleep, and staff did not document when the infant was placed in the crib.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/18/2025

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 1 and space 6 and outlets were uncovered.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was not a medication for child (M.M.) in space 13.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/18/2025

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. An outlet cover was not covered in the hallway.

Violation corrected during visit

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Staff/child ratios were not met on June 9, 2025, for space 10. One (1) teacher was present with eight (8) toddlers at 9:00 a.m.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2025

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The items listed on the menu and the lunch items served did not include a fruit. Items served: Cheese pizza, mixed vegetables, and milk.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/4/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year-old child was left unsupervised in space 6 on May 9, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2025

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The substituted breakfast item of turkey sausage was not noted on the menu.

Violation corrected during visit

Portions of food once served were served again. In space 7, food was shared from one (1) child's plate to another child's plate.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The center's license "meets enhanced ratios." The ratio was not maintained in space 11 at 8:00 a.m., according to the name-to-face policy; the ratio was 1:7 for children that were one (1) years-old; the teacher confirmed the name-to-face policy.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year-old child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area on January 30, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/18/2025

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The time of the incident was incomplete on incident report that was completed on January 30, 2025.

Violation corrected during visit

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident report that was completed on January 30, 2025.

Violation corrected during visit