North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 6 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.
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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 5, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility roster was not created and uploaded in the ABCMS portal.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2026
Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency numbers were not posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Two (2) health and safety trainings, medication administration and child maltreatment training, were not renewed every five (5) years.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Unannounced visit · February 27, 2025
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. A playground inspection was not completed in January 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. Three (3) children did not have signed authorization to seek medical care on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One (1) child did not have a medical report on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Two (2) children did not have the enrollment date listed on the signed discipline policy and one (1) child did not have signed discipline policy on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills were not documented for November and December 2024 and January 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was completed in September 2024. A drill should have been conducted in December 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was not updated/reviewed annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. Three (3) child applications were not signed by the parent.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not documented in February 2025 for the infant in care.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Health and safety trainings were due in April 2024 and had not been renewed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/3/2025
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One (1) child did not have a signed policy on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2025
Unannounced visit · November 1, 2024
License was not posted in a place in the home where parents are able to view daily. The current Two Star permit issued May 7, 2018 was not posted. The Three Star permit dated March 26, 2008 was posted in the hallway.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/11/2024
Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment. The posted safe sleep policy indicated the provider would check sleeping infants and document checks every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not documented for two (2) infants since 10/9/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/11/2024
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. Safe sleep checks were not documented since 10/9/24 and were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/11/2024
Unannounced visit · March 19, 2024
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The television was on in the family room where children under three (3) years of age were sitting.
Violation corrected during visit
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The shed behind the swing set was observed opened. I observed paint stored inside. A container of Weed Clear was observed on the ground outside the fence and accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Children were not observed washing hands prior to sitting down at the table for snack.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available. Two (2) children, A.R. and Mi.T., did not have a completed EMC authorization on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.Three (3) children, Ma.T, A.R., and Mi.T., did not have a health assessment on file for review. Each was enrolled more than 30 days.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
License was not posted in a place in the home where parents are able to view daily. The posted permit was the Three Star Rated license issued in 2008. The current Two Star Rated license issued May 7, 2018 was behind the Three Star Rated license.
Violation corrected during visit
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Two (2) children, Ma.T. and A.R., did not have verification of receipt of NC Summary of the Law on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. The provider had a current qualification in the ABCMS system, however a letter was not on onsite available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2024
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. One (1) child, Ma.T, did not have an off-premise permission completed and one (1) child, A.R., had a permission on file that was not dated.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information. Two (2) children, Ma.T. and Mi.T., did not have a signed statement regarding receipt of the policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
All other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed on this form. 15A NCAC 18A(h) Instructions for caregivers on proper methods of diaper changing and handwashing shall be posted in each diaper changing area. A handwashing sign was not posted in the bathroom used by children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2024
Unannounced visit · October 5, 2023
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. An aerosol can of Lysol was observed stored above five (5) feet in the room where children rest. The Lysol was not stored behind lock and key.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A household member, C. Brandon, did not complete a criminal background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep poster was not posted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A household member, C. Brandon, did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Fire drills were not documented for July, August and September 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
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 child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a medical action plan completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The last documentation of safe sleep checks was May 16, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
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