North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 10 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.
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 · August 19, 2025
Records were not made available for review. One (1) file for one (1) enrolled child was not available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/2/2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants on 8/18/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/2/2025
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 confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/2/2025
Unannounced visit · February 3, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Clorox and an aerosol can of cleaner were on a shelf and not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed for the months of October 2024-January 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/14/2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills were not completed for the months of October 2024-January 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/14/2025
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. This facility's Shelter in place or quarterly lock down drill record was incomplete.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/14/2025
Unannounced visit · August 27, 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 caregiver present on 8/27/24 had not completed a first aid course.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024
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 caregiver present on 8/27/24 had not successfully completed a CPR course.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024
Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A propane gas tank was observed in the outdoor play area not inaccessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/3/2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Liquid fabric softner was on a shelf and not locked storage while children were in care.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/3/2024
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area had not been completed for the months of July and August 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024
Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Violation corrected during visit
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) child's health assessment, was not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A copy of one (1) child's immunization record was not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
Records were not made available for review. The caregiver present was not aware of where facility records were maintained.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/3/2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Monthly fire drills were not conducted for the months of July and August 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024
Unannounced visit · June 6, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Bleach was not kept in locked storage when children are in care.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2024
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. The operator was outside of the facility with four (4) children present in the inside of the facility.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill for the months of April and May 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2024
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill after January 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2024
Unannounced visit · September 5, 2023
The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not on file for one (1) enrolled child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023
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 confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2023
Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Operator did not have permission from the parents of enrolled children to walk children off-premises for play or outings.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. A written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for one (1) enrolled child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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All checked July 2026.
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