“We strive to create a safe, nurturing and engaging Christian environment that fosters individual needs with developmentally appropriate activities.” sharon-academy.com, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 9 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.
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 · June 24, 2026
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 did not complete first aid training within 90 days of hire.
Violation corrected during visit
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 did not complete cpr training within 90 days of hire.
Violation corrected during visit
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan's revision date was not documented when reviewed annually.
Violation corrected during visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 12, 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. One (1) outlet in space four (4) was not covered with a safety plug.
Violation corrected during visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
Unannounced visit · November 25, 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. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/26/2024
Unannounced visit · December 12, 2023
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. While in Space 1 I observed two cots less than 18" apart.
Violation corrected during visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A broken storage bin was observed in Space 8. Two stepping stools were observed with skid proof padding ripped causing tripping hazards in Space 9.
Violation corrected during visit
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam blocks were observed on the block shelves in Space 7 and 8, both rooms serving children 2 years of age.
Violation corrected during visit
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. An Epi Pen medication permission was dated 11/28/22.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 11, 2023
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While observing a group on the playground for your two year old's, I observed a hole in the resilient surfacing, by the slide, big enough to cause a tripping hazard.
Violation corrected during visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill conducted was a lockdown drill, it was conducted on 6/27/23.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
Unannounced visit · August 30, 2023
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The current ready to go file did not include current staff emergency information.
Violation corrected during visit
Hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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