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 · November 5, 2025
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There were eight exposed nails on on the wooden fence to the right of the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency medical information has not been updated since 2022.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. There were hand tools such as a pitch fork stored in an unlocked storage building on the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025
Unannounced visit · November 20, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator.
Violation corrected during visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, one child had Desitin diaper cream present with no permission from the parent.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2024
Unannounced visit · April 24, 2024
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. There was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug repellent stored in a unlocked cabinet
Violation corrected during visit
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Two children under two years of age had Motrin on site with parent permission however, the recommended dosage states not for children two and under without doctor's permission. Both bottles of Motrin were not stored in it's original packaging.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
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