North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 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 · March 27, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On they OLE for two year old children, I observed a yellow toy car with mold/mildew staining.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/3/2026
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space 1b, I observed an electrical cord accessible to one year old children.
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 #2, I observed a staff members keys on the counter that had a pepper spray attached.
Violation corrected during visit
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. In space #2 and space #3 I observed broken toy containers.
Violation corrected during visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member (MM) did not have documentation of completing an EMC review annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/3/2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.ne staff member (MM) did not have documentation of completing an EPR review annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/3/2026
Unannounced visit · November 13, 2025
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. In space #3, I observed a broken broken bench, a broken toy car and a broken toy bin.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · April 7, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The OLE for preschool children had mulch surfacing that measured beneath the required six inches.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025
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. In space #3, I observed a broken toy bin accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025
Unannounced visit · November 7, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The center's last documented lockdown drill was on 6/13/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/11/2024
Unannounced visit · April 9, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #3, I observed an orange couch the was peeling/ not in good repair.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · December 15, 2023
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed peeling paint on the back door.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2023
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. In space #2, I observed a broken toy bin.
Violation corrected during visit
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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All checked July 2026.
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