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 · March 10, 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 #1, the surge protector had four electrical outlets that were not protected with a safety cover.
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. On the playground, there was a broken piece off of the playhouse. There was also four pieces of tissue on the ground.
Violation corrected during visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was last conducted November 11, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the swings on the toddler playground was not at least six feet in dept.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2026
Unannounced visit · October 13, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4, one child had diaper cream without the parent's signature on the authorization form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/20/2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member was hired prior to receiving a medical report. The staff member's hire date was April 1, 2025 and the medical report was dated April 30, 2025.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 24, 2025
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 #7, Ziploc bags were stored in a basket on a bottom shelf.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 19, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A new staff member's hire date was July 9, 2024. The medical report was dated July 26, 2024. Another new staff member's hire date was July 31, 2024. The medical report was dated August 3, 2024.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment, a new staff member did not complete the criminal background check process.
Violation corrected during visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A new staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · April 9, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #7, the paint was chipping in two places.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, one infant's diaper cream expired in December 2022.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #7, parent permission was on file with an antifungal cream for a child one year of age. The instructions on the cream stated "do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
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 #4, there were two purses located in a cabinet that was not locked or five feet from the floor. The is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
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