“Our approach is rooted in excellence and guided by Biblical principles. We believe in introducing children to God's love through Bible stories, music, and hands-on activities that shape their hearts and minds during their time at McGill Learning Center.” mcgilllearningcenter.com, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 9 of the 20 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.
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 2, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One staff was not aware of two children's activities inside of a play structure which resulted in an injury.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/2/2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report for an injury which occurred on May 20, 2026 was not on file at the facility.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/2/2026
Unannounced visit · December 3, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 10 permission to administer forms did not include all required information.
Violation corrected during visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A prescription medication remained in the classroom after the 14 day course of treatment and was not returned to the family.
Violation corrected during visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill was conducted on July 9, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2025
Unannounced visit · July 16, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. Twice on the same day a child was picked up by their forearm(s) and moved from a chair at the table to another part of the classroom. During the first incident, the child was forcibly picked up by both forearms, the child's feet were not touching the floor, the teacher carried the child in this position across the classroom and the child was placed in a cubby. The child was visibly upset. During the second incident the child was forcibly picked up by one forearm and taken to their bed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/29/2025
Unannounced visit · January 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Spaces 4a and 4b diaper creams were stored in the cabinet under the changing table and secured with a child proof lock. A child proof lock does not qualify as lock and key.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · July 31, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff members' failure to ensure the child was a safe distance away from the door when it closed created an unsafe environment and a two-year-old child's finger was closed in the door jam.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/6/2024
Unannounced visit · July 29, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Spaces 5 and 14 permission to administer forms for diaper creams were missing dosage amounts, the name of the medication and a parent signature.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · February 5, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 30, 2024, a staff member in the classroom for three-year-old children, left the children unsupervised when the staff member stepped out into the hallway, allowing the door to close.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2024
Unannounced visit · January 24, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces 2 and 6.
Violation corrected during visit
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. The kitchen door was not locked and the stove was in use.
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 1 there was no permission to administer form. In Spaces 2 and 6 the amount was not specific on the permission to administer form.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · January 22, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child, two years of age was left unattended for approximately five minutes when they wandered into an open classroom.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/2/2024
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