North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 3 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 · May 4, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space Space 3, Aquaphor dated 12/2025 was not discarded.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · February 11, 2025
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. In Space 2, a basket containing Aquaphor, hand sanitizer and bleach water was observed stored on top of a bookshelf less than five (5) feet high.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/17/2025
Unannounced visit · May 17, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Although, non-prescription diaper creams and ointments are not required to be in locked storage, they are required to be stored at least five feet above the floor. There were nine containers of diaper creams and ointments stored on an open shelf less than five feet above the floor.
Violation corrected during visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child had permission for Aquaphor Healing Ointment however, there were no instructions on how and when to administer the Aquaphor.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2024
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. Plastic bags were stored in a drawer in the restroom making them accessible to the children. Plastic bags were also stored on an open shelf in another restroom.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2024
Balloons were accessible to children. There were eleven latex balloons hanging on the window in the sunroom.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in the area where infants sleep.
Violation corrected during visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. There were seven containers of diaper creams and ointments that had expired.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.(c) Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept inaccessible to children or in locked storage. Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children. There were two containers of disinfectant wipes that were being stored on an open shelf of the changing table. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2820(c).
Violation corrected during visit
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