North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 4 of the 7 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 · September 30, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 1 and 2 children's water bottles from home were not labeled and dated.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/13/2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted and documented for August, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/13/2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The stationary equipment on the outdoor play area had sharp edges exposed on the steps, the chains and hooks on four (4) swings were rusted and the outdoor safety box on the outlet was broken exposing the uncovered outlets.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2025
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, batteries, white out, thumb tacks and straight pins were stored in a drawer lower than five (5) feet accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/13/2025
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 was not available for review and not updated annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There were large holes and no resilient surfacing under four (4) swings. The critical depth of mulch under the spiral slide on the stationary equipment measured 4.75".
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) veteran staff file reviewed did not have the policy on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/13/2025
Unannounced visit · October 17, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 1 and Space 5, several children's beverage containers were not labeled with the child's name and date.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The platform and stairs of the stationary equipment was rusted and had exposed sharp edges. The stationary play car had peeling paint with rusted areas. Several toy trucks were rusted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Standing water was observed in the gutter drainage. A wasp nest was observed on the Step 2 play equipment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
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. Space 1, the great room and the hallway had uncovered outlets.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
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 and Space 5 hand sanitizer was accessible stored in an open area of a desk.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A child was addressed by his teacher in a harsh tone while eating lunch.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A qualifying letter was not on file for the Pastor, Joseph Campbell.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Four (4) children had a medical report on file without a date of examination.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualifying letter was not on file for the Pastor, Joseph Campbell.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2025
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 is not updated annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch depth was not adequate under the swings or around the stationary equipment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number. (a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous foods, including foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers, shall be obtained only from sources that are permitted or inspected by a local health department, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or other government agency. The use of food packaged in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a commercial food processing establishment is prohibited. Food prepared at home and sent to a child care center to be shared with other children shall be limited to baked goods that are not potentially hazardous foods. Expired food was found in the refrigerator. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/28/2024
Unannounced visit · April 24, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. I observed the administrative assistant, who was subbing in Space 1 walk a child out to the parking lot to the child's parent. She left 23 preschool children, ages 3-5, with Space 2 teacher in the cafeteria.
Violation corrected during visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The facility did not practice a fire drill in January and February 2024.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The substitute in Space 1 has not completed a DCDEE criminal record background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/7/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The substitute working in Space 1 does not have a valid qualifying letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/7/2024
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. While in Space 1, I observed a Mt. Dew soda on the teacher's desk.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · November 1, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors weeds are growing through the resilient surfacing all around the play area. The weeds pose as a tripping hazard.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/14/2023
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Two children's files did not have signed statement regarding the parent receiving and reviewing the policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/14/2023
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