North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 6 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 · February 23, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The playground has a double seated chair and the paint is peeling.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/9/2026
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. A Lysol in an aerosol container was accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. There was no documentation of current registration on file for the Ford Transit 150 that is used to transport children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/9/2026
Unannounced visit · August 13, 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. There were 2 electrical outlets not covered.
Violation corrected during visit
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The first aid information sheet was not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · February 25, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing/slide structure did not have the required amount of mulch.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A section of the wooden fence is rotten.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The playhouse house needs to be clean and remove spider webs.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was not reading full/green but in red/recharge section.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file had an incomplete medical report.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
Unannounced visit · February 28, 2024
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In the crib/nap area there was a torn plastic climbing equipment. On the playground, there was a cracked wagon.
Violation corrected during visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was a foot cream medication on the van use to transport children.
Violation corrected during visit
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. T. Garrison medical was completed after employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation form for T. Garrison was incomplete.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2024
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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