North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 6 visits below. Across Charlotte home daycares it cites something at about 44% 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
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One (1) outlet cover not in use was uncovered.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 7, 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 copy of one (1) enrolled child's health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · September 5, 2024
Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. The current plan posted does not list at least four of activities (art, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, manipulatives.)
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/9/2024
Unannounced visit · March 12, 2024
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 on 2/29/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024
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 on 2/29/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2024
Unannounced visit · October 31, 2023
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. Outdoors I observed landscaping material sticking out above the mulch in three areas by the slide/climber, which is considered a tripping hazard.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2023
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. I observed one outlet uncovered in the bathroom children use during operating hours.
Violation corrected during visit
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. While reviewing the daily attendance, I observed two children present today that did not have their arrival time listed.
Violation corrected during visit
Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care. I observed Lysol disinfectant and a Target Brand All Purpose cleaner on the kitchen counter by the refrigerator. I also observed Dawn Power Wash, which states keep out of reach of children by the sink.
Violation corrected during visit
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All checked July 2026.
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