“a safe, nurturing and engaging Christian environment” sharon-academy.com, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 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 · August 6, 2026
All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. The door to the restroom that leads into the building from the preschool playground was open. The door is not protected by a screen.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/11/2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #8, there was a area rug that was frayed on one end. In space #9, the handle to the child size refrigerator was broken.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/11/2026
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 #5, there was a gallon container of Banana Boat sunscreen located on a shelf in the restroom that was not at least five feet from the floor. In space #8, there was an aerosol can of shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · August 14, 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. Two (2) electrical outlets 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.
Violation corrected during visit
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. One (1 staff was observed eating Lays potato chips in the hallway.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/25/2025
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 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
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 · February 24, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A can of Pepsi was located on a shelf in space three (3).
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · August 21, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Three (3) authorization forms for diaper cream dates had expired.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2024
Unannounced visit · August 29, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2023
Hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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