North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 7 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 · July 28, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, I observed a shelf that had peeling paint. I observed mold/ mildew on the ramp outside. I observed a broken spindle on the ramp outside of the backdoor.
Violation pending provider response
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed debris from the tree branches on the OLE.
Violation pending provider response
Unannounced visit · August 7, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Railings of entry ramp were not in good repair (rusted and peeling paint).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025
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. New staff member (TM)- start date 6/10/25 did not have documentation of a medical report prior to employment. Medical report date was on 6/18/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. New staff member JS, (start date 3/17/25) did not have documentation of completing First Aid within 90 days of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. New staff member JS, (start date 3/17/25) did not have documentation of completing CPR within 90 days of employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025
Unannounced visit · August 9, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The art center did not have and adequate amounts of supplies and materials to foster the children's learning and development.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · August 23, 2023
No longer displayed by the state
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Several learning centers did not have enough materials (blocks and library) to foster learning and development.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
No longer displayed by the state
Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The restroom in Space #1 was not cleaned and had a foul smell from the lack of cleaning.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
No longer displayed by the state
Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. The table in Space #1 was too low to the ground which was not appropriate for the height and age of the children in the room
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
No longer displayed by the state
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #1 there were rugs in the block area that were a tripping hazard and not in good repair.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the ramp leading to Space #1, the railing is in poor repair. The handles on the ramp were not secure and had rust.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
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The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. On the shared playground space there was several areas along the fence covered in vines, weeds, and an electrical cord that was not in use. There was broken glass in the far end of the playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
No longer displayed by the state
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. On the outside ramp leading in and out of space #1 and space #2 there were several protruding nails in the handle.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
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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 was an uncovered outlet in Space #1.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer displayed by the state
On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. Staff member F.W is missing one of the health and safety training topic areas.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
No longer displayed by the state
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen door was not locked and it was accessible to the children in Space #1.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023
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