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“At the Y, we believe that children learn best through play.” ymcacharlotte.org, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 8 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 29, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On May 11, 2026 and May 12, 2026, five children ages three to five years of age were left unsupervised. The amount of time the children were left alone is unknown.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/9/2026
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A preschool teacher was observed by staff members and parents on several occasions yelling at a group of preschool age children.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/9/2026
Unannounced visit · April 1, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. A large plastic container of manipulatives was stored in the restroom adjacent to classroom #1A. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817. The violation was corrected during the visit.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · May 6, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Verification was not on file that a playground inspection was completed in December 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. In space #1A, an employee's purse was stored in a unlocked cabinet that was less than five feet above the floor. This is a violation of a requirement in .2820(g).
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 14, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 1B a current lesson plan was not posted. In Space 1A an outdated lesson plan was posted.
Violation corrected during visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 1A an unlabeled and undated sippy cup of water was in the outdoor bag.
Violation corrected during visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space 1A a refrigerator had two thermometers reading 50 degrees and 48 degrees.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Several riding toy were faded and dirty on the infant and the toddler playgrounds.
Violation corrected during visit
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. In Space 7, one electrical outlet did not have a safety plug.
Violation corrected during visit
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 1A dish soap was accessible by children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink.
Violation corrected during visit
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. In Space 1B a plastic bag and wrapper were observed accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was conducted July 9, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024
Unannounced visit · October 19, 2023
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. Space 1B serving two and three year old children had glitter and googly eyes to use for art activities, both items state do not use with children under 3 years of age.
Violation corrected during visit
Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles stored in the refrigerator in Space 1A were not labeled and dated.
Violation corrected during visit
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. Fencing between play areas is 4 feet and is a chain link fence with the top rail lower than the top of the chain link fencing, leaving a protrusion.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2023
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One Epi Pen observed in Space 1B did not have the pharmacy labeled container on site.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2023
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's file reviewed today, has a signature page stating the parent reviewed and received the center's discipline policy, however the signature page does not list the child's enrollment date.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2023
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Rule 0803(11) was not meeting compliance today. A child's current medical action plan states to provide Benadryl for mild symptoms. You stated the parent said you didn't need that medication and took that medication home, but you did not get anything in writing from the parent stating it was not to be administered on site.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2023
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