North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 3 of the 6 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.
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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 6, 2026
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Nails were observed loose on the ramp to the shed in the play area posing a hazard to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Outdoor checks were not completed for the months of November 2025 - February 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The arrival time was not documented for one (1) child today.
Violation corrected during visit
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). One (1) family member's CBC letter expired 8/3/25. The family member was reported as being present weekly during operating hours.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Animal waste was observed throughout the outdoor play area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
Unannounced visit · November 14, 2025
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not documented for an infant who was present 11/13/25.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 11, 2025
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Three (3) off-premise permissions were not renewed annually. The permissions expired 12/31/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
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All checked July 2026.
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