North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 3 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 · July 7, 2025
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The NC Summary of Law was not dated for one (1) child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/10/2025
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 6, an outlet located under the window was not covered.
Violation corrected during visit
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the outdoor play area was not closed while children occupied the area.
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. Nail glue, sanitizer and lip balm was in a child's backpack accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · July 11, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection that was passed was conducted on 6/7/23. You have had inspections conducted on 5/31/24 and 6/3/24 however there were issues and the facility has not passed inspection.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
Unannounced visit · January 10, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Six children were present today, four children had daily arrival documented.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/19/2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A single use trampoline that has a cloth over the springs was observed in poor repair. The cloth was torn in places causing tripping hazards.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/19/2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. December 2023 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/19/2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance was not complete for Monday and today of this week, the center was closed yesterday.
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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Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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