North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 10 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
This provider does not publish pricing.
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 · March 6, 2026
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. Staff member A.J. di did not have a current first aid certification.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2026
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. Staff member A.J. does not have a current certification for CPR.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2026
Unannounced visit · February 24, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member A.J's file was not available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/6/2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.F. had a qualifying letter but it was not on file to review.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/6/2026
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff members K.M, D.M, A.W, S.W, and G.W. did not have record of the ERP plan being reviewed annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/6/2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member D.F, did not have a signed copy of reviewing the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/6/2026
Unannounced visit · August 13, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child in the summer camp program did not have a valid authorization on file with parental permission.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/10/2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff Member D.O. did not have a medical report on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/10/2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was recorded as practiced December of 2024 and again in June of 2025, it was not practiced in the three (3) month required timeframe.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/10/2025
Unannounced visit · March 7, 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. The kitchen are that is used as part of the After School Center rotation had pest strips in an unlocked cabinet. The closet in the art room that serves as part of the After School center rotation was unlocked and housed hazardous items.
Violation corrected during visit
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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All checked July 2026.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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