“This is an academic institution that completely integrates the Bible with all subject matter and with all issues of life.” vcagastonia.org, July 2026
North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 2 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.
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 9, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not have a qualifying letter on file and available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2026
The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check. The Pastor/Registered Agent, Adrian Franklin, employed on September 5, 2022, did not begin the process to complete the criminal history record check.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was a lockdown conducted on September 18, 2025, at 9:58am. A quarterly lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was due to be completed by December 18, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2026
Unannounced visit · September 18, 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 the restroom, used by children, between Space #2 and Space #3, one (1) aerosol can of Neutron N1 712 Warm Pumpkin Spice Odor Eliminator, one (1) aerosol can of Neutron Germicidal Giant Plus Foaming Germicidal Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of Febreze Fabric Refresher Plus, all with multiple warnings, were on a shelf above the paper towel dispenser. In Space #3, one (1) Instant Ice Pack, six (6) packets of alcohol prep pads, two (2) packs of B2K Antiseptic Towelettes, and one (1) packet of Roosin Burn Care Gel were in an unlocked first aid kit on a shelf above the handwashing sink.
Violation corrected during visit
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) staff member, employed on August 18, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.
Violation corrected during visit
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