North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 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 · April 8, 2026
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 #7, two (2) bottles containing human milk or formula were not labeled with the infant’s name or the date, and two (2) bottles containing human milk or formula were not labeled with the date.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/20/2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on February 27, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/20/2026
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 #1a/b, two (2) outlets on a surge protector on the shelf to the right of the printer were not covered with safety plugs. In Space #4, one (1) outlet on an extension cord on the shelf above the mini refrigerator was not covered with 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/b, one (1) bottle of Essie Nail Lacquer, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked center drawer of the teacher’s desk, accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The most recent staff development plan and annual staff evaluation on file for staff members employed on July 21, 2008, February 28, 2011, May 21, 2013, December 4, 2021, November 6, 2023, September 10, 2021, July 13, 2015, November 8, 2010, August 13, 2012, June 11, 2014, June 11, 2014, April 16, 2012, February 21, 2012, November 30, 2020, July 6, 2023, May 6, 2021, and November 1, 2023, were all dated November 7, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on February 10, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on February 19, 2025, did not have a staff development plan or annual staff evaluation on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/20/2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The allergy medical action plan on file for one (1) child, enrolled on November 20, 2023, was most recently updated on October 4, 2024. The allergy medical action plan on file for one (1) child, enrolled on August 15, 2022, was most recently updated on December 4, 2024. The seizure medical action plan on file for one (1) child, enrolled on November 1, 2022, was most recently updated on December 9, 2024. The asthma medical action plan on file for one (1) child, enrolled on September 1, 2022, was most recently updated on December 6, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/20/2026
Unannounced visit · November 18, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #7, one (1) bottle of Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension, one (1) bottle of Infant’s Tylenol, one (1) bottle of Equate Acetaminophen, and one (1) bottle of prescription Ondansetron were in an unlocked box on the shelf above the diaper changing surface.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 30, 2025,
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025
Unannounced visit · May 5, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #1a/b and Space #4, there was no activity plan posted. In Space #5, the activity plan posted was for the week of April 28, 2025. In Space #7, the activity plan posted was not dated.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS SIDS training for one (1) staff member, employed on February 28, 2011, who was present and caring for infants during the visit, expired on January 28, 2011. The ITS SIDS training for one (1) additional staff member, employed on May 21, 2013, who works in the room for infants as a floater, expired on January 27, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #5, attendance was not documented for May 2, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #4, there were two (2) different medications (Mommy’s Bliss Organic Little Gums Soothing Massage Gel and Orajel Baby Cooling Gel for Teething) listed on one (1) permission to administer mediation form. In Space #4, “Diaper Cream” was listed for name of medication on the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Paste. In Space #4, “Diaper Cream” was listed for the name of the medication on the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby.
Violation corrected during visit
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member, employed on July 21, 2008, and one (1) staff member, employed on May 21, 2013, did not complete all health and safety training topic areas within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/15/2025
Unannounced visit · December 4, 2024
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 for the date of issuance). The current qualification letter, one (1) staff member, A. Johnson, employed on November 8, 2010, expired November 8, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 10, 2024, did not complete First Aid Training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 10, 2024, did not complete CPR Training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. There was no valid qualification letter on file for one (1) staff member, A. Johnson.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #5, there was no permission to administer medication form for one (1) container of Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
Unannounced visit · May 21, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space #4, the infant feeding plans for three (3) infants, all nine (9) months of age, were not updated to include table foods, which all three (3) infants consume daily.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on September 14, 2020, had a medical exam on file dated May 10, 2021.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #5, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form on file for one (1) tube of Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream.
Violation corrected during visit
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on November 1, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. One (1) staff member, employed on July 6, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training until March 14, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2024
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