North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 8 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 · May 8, 2026
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 last fire inspection was completed in March 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plan was dated April 2026.
Violation corrected during visit
Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. There were only two balls and four trucks were on the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. children were served fruit, corndog, fries , and milk instead of chicken sliders, tater tots, apple sauce, and millk.
Violation corrected during visit
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. Staff cups were not labeled.
Violation corrected during visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).Feeding plan has not been updated that the child is eating table food. Child has now become 15 months.
Violation corrected during visit
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 door was unlocked and open. Dawn dish detergent was among some of the items in the kitchen.
Violation corrected during visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Childs M.A.P. for has not been updated since before 2020.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
Unannounced visit · May 14, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Plan posted in the infant room was January(December had a line through the word).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menu for May was posted, but the Wednesday meal posted was for ranch chicken and potatoes casserole with vegetables, orange slices and milk. Children were served beef stew with vegetables, rice, peaches, and milk.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Teacher assisted with feeding toddlers table food, picked up another child's bottle, then placed another child in the crib and went back to assisted children with eating.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. in space 1(four year old class) had several spaces on the wall with peeled paint. (near hand prints and dramatic play).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were practiced monthly, there was incomplete/missing information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
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. Space three(twos)had an uncovered outlet in the dramatic play,
Violation corrected during visit
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Several children files have not been updated since 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2025
Unannounced visit · February 11, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted 12/05/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. in space three (Toddlers), there were trash bags undeer the sink behind the changing table.
Violation corrected during visit
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. The teachers lounge/closet was unlocked, styrofam cup was preseent.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · June 25, 2024
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The license was placed on a desk in the foyer behind a container holding pamphlets.
Violation corrected during visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. menu stated nutri-grain bars and milk, and children were served crackers and cheese with juice.
Violation corrected during visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space three plastic was covering each pair of scissors that were in the art area. In space five there was plastic covering diapers and a poster board. All plastic were in reach of children.
Violation corrected during visit
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