North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 7 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.
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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 · June 15, 2026
Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. A child's emergency medication expired February 28, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). A child's medication authorization for an emergency medication expired May 22, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
Unannounced visit · May 12, 2025
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). An authorization for up to 6 months to administer for allergic reactions (epi-pen) was not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2024
Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file for child (A.H.).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2024
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 wrench, toolkit, and trench machine was accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was incomplete and available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Ms. Padillo's dog's Rabies vaccination expired November 27, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Unannounced visit · May 9, 2024
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). An authorization for up to 6 months to administer for allergic reactions (epi-pen) was not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2024
Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file for child (A.H.).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2024
Unannounced visit · December 1, 2023
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 wrench, toolkit, and trench machine was accessible to children in the outdoor play area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was incomplete and available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Ms. Padillo's dog's Rabies vaccination expired November 27, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
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All checked July 2026.
Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.
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