Mrs. J's New Beginning

Home · Charlotte · 396 Rutland Drive

What kind of place is this?

Size 8 children licensed The same licensed capacity as at least half of Charlotte home daycares, which license 8. Measured across 141 Charlotte home daycares, 2026-08-17.

How this compares

North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 7 of the 14 visits below. Across Charlotte home daycares it cites something at about 44% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.

Will it fit our family?

Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Four Star License
License status Active

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
June 11, 2026
On file
14 visits since October 2023 — 7 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 47 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
Most serious
North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

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.

Jun 2026 Unannounced visit 2 findings

Unannounced visit · June 11, 2026

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid certification expired May 1, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/13/2026

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR certification expired May 1, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/13/2026

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May 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Feb 2026 Announced visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · December 18, 2025

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was incomplete in ABCMS.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/22/2025

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Sep 2025 Unannounced visit 10 findings

Unannounced visit · September 26, 2025

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol air freshener was left on the sign-in/out sheet table in the entrance of the facility.

Violation corrected during visit

Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Heath Questionnaire was not completed annually.

Violation corrected during visit

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A medical was not on file for (K.S.).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2025

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Enrollment date was incomplete for child for child (M.B.)

Violation corrected during visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid letter was not on file for Mrs. White and Mr. White.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/18/2025

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was incomplete in ABCMS.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/22/2025

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last documented fire drill was conducted on May 1, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2025

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown or shelter in place drill was conducted May 12, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2025

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. All children enrolled did not have current off premise (M.B.), (K.S.), (B.M.)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2025

Shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not include the required information. Child (B.M.) did not have a signed policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2025

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May 2025 Announced visit nothing cited
May 2025 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · May 5, 2025

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of Glade air-freshener was on the bathroom counter.

Violation corrected during visit

Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. The last playground inspection was completed on January 3, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/14/2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). A background check was not completed for Mr. White.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A letter was not on file for Mr. White.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025

The family child care home operator did not collect and submit samples of water from each outlet used for drinking or food preparation for lead analysis to the local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The water testing has not been tested for the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025

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Oct 2024 Unannounced visit 11 findings

Unannounced visit · October 1, 2024

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The playground inspections were not conducted for July 2024, August 2024, and September 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. An electrical out in the child care room and an outlet in the bathroom were not covered.

Violation corrected during visit

Health questionnaire was not completed annually. A Health questionnaire was not completed for 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2024

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. The enrollment date on the policy was incomplete for child (K.B.).

Violation corrected during visit

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child (K.B.) parent was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full time custodian before the child was enrolled.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2024

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lockdown or shelter-in-place was not completed in September 2024; last conducted June 7, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024

The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The plan was completed in the EPR Portal, but was not available for review on the templated provided by the Division.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/4/2024

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff. A First Aid Information sheet was not posted for reference.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2024

Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Three (3) children's off premise forms were expired (K.B.); expired February 10, 2024; (K.S.); expired October 23, 2023; (A.W.);expired August 9,2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/4/2024

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2024

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child (K.B.) did not have a written statement regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2024

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Jul 2024 Announced visit nothing cited
May 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
May 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings

Unannounced visit · April 17, 2024

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A bottle of Lysol Disinfectant and a bottle of Mr. Clean cleaner was unlocked in the bathroom.

Violation corrected during visit

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. There was no record of fire drills; last completed October 2023; documented during the annual compliance visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/23/2024

Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year. The EPR Plan was not available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/3/2024

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The Safe Sleep Policy and the Safe Sleep Poster were not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

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Oct 2023 Unannounced visit 14 findings

Unannounced visit · October 9, 2023

Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A rake, shovel, and magnetic lubricant (chemical) were accessible in the outdoor play area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol air freshener, and a bottle of car air freshener was in the bathroom accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two (2) outlet covers were not covered in the child care room, and two (2) outlets were not covered in the bathroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child (E.S.) did not have a medical.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/9/2023

Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child (E.S.) did not have an immunization record on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/10/2023

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Two (2) (E.S. and K.S.) children did not have a signed discipline policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Four (4) children (E.S., K.B., A.J., and K.S.) did not have a signed Summary of the NC Child Care Law.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Each child enrolled did not have a signed Written Plan of Care on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. A child's application (A.J.) was not signed by the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four (4) children (E.S., A.W., A.J., and K.S.) did not have a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One (1) child (K.B.) did not have a copy of the Shaken Baby Policy signed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

Operator did not complete an incident report, following an injury to a child. Incident log was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023

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All checked July 2026.

What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family

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Licensing and contact

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