North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 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.
Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.
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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 · February 11, 2026
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 most recent fire inspection on file was conducted on November 8, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #1, three (3) children were not signed out on January 22, 2026, three (3) children were not signed out on January 21, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on January 20, 2026, five (5) children were not signed ou ton January 15, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on January 13, 2026, and four (4) children were not signed out on January 12, 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2026
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 #1, one (1) Walgreens Instant Cold Pack, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked freezer compartment of the mini refrigerator to the left of the filing cabinet, accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
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. The first aid training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 5, 2023, expired on October 31, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2026
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. The CPR training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 5, 2023, expired October 31, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2026
Unannounced visit · August 26, 2025
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 #1, one (1) aerosol can of Microban 24 hour Sanitizing Spray, and one (1) container of Up & Up Disinfecting Wipes Lemon Scent, both with multiple warnings, were in an open cabinet, one (1) foot from the ground, accessible to children, in the restroom being used by children during the visit.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · March 10, 2025
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #3, one (1) electric fan on top of the cabinet to the left of the door leading to the playground, was plugged in, powered on, and in use, and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.
Violation corrected during visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The most recent Emergency Information Form on file for the Principal was updated on January 23, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025
Children's records were not made available for review. One (1) child, enrolled in Space #2 on September 12, 2024, did not have a file available for review during the visit.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025
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 August 4, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2023, did not complete any of the required health and safety trainings.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025
Unannounced visit · December 18, 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 Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report for the approved fire inspection conducted on November 8, 2024, was not sent to DCDEE.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/19/2024
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 #1, one (1) aerosol can of Patricia N. Smocks Clear Acrylic Sealer, with multiple warnings, was on a shelf above the handwashing sink to the right.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · April 9, 2024
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, one (1) outlet on the wall under the smart board was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #2, one (1) outlet on the wall to the right of the white board, and two (2) outlets on the wall between the windows were not covered with safety plugs.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was on file for March 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
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. The First Aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 21, 2006, one (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2014, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 20, 2007, expired on March 8, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
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. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 21, 2006, one (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2014, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 20, 2007, expired on March 8, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/18/2024
Unannounced visit · October 9, 2023
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 #2 one (1) aerosol can of Great Scents Air Refresher, one (1) bottle of Sure Scents Toilet Bowl Spray, one (1) bottle of OdoBan Disinfectant Fabric Air and Refreshener, one (1) bottle of Poopsy Daisey Pre Toilet Spray, and one (1) tube of Udderly Smooth Hand cream, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked bottom drawer of a storage container in the restroom used by children.
Violation corrected during visit
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