North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 8 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 · February 20, 2026
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. The provider did not have documentation of attendance for the children that are transported.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One out of three childrens records monitored did not have documentation of a medical health exam within 30 days of enrollment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One new childrens record monitored did not have documentation of immunzation records within 30 days of enrollment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
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 new staff member with a start date of 8/5/26 had a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training dated after 90 days of her start date, 1/29/26. (TH)
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
Unannounced visit · December 30, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the center, as we walked directly into space #2, we observed six children sleeping with no caregiver in the room, one caregiver was in space #3 (the caregiver was getting something) and the other caregiver was in space #1.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The fence had some gaps at the bottom of the fence in some areas that measured between six inches to eleven inches.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2026
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence near the parking lot/ near the bamboo measured five feet eleven inches with protrusions.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2026
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed debris on the ground of the Outdoor Learning Environment.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · September 23, 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. In space #1, In observed an electrical outlet not in use without an electrical outlet cover.
Violation corrected during visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed plastic bags accessible to children under three years of age.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · February 24, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment was rusted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken/ old toys going to the trash were stored on the playground/ accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Space #3, the classroom for infants did not have a safe sleep policy posted
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 24, 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, I observed one bottle that did not have a date.
Violation corrected during visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The bathroom wall is in the process of being repaired, I observed peeling paint.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/27/2024
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, I observed one electrical outlet not in use that did not have a safety cover.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · February 27, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed a window seal not in good repair/ peeling paint and chipped wood.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member (M.E) did not have a qualifying letter on file, available for review.
Violation corrected during visit
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