North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 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.
Announced visit · May 18, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) child walked across the hallway unaccompanied to use the restroom in Space F15. The teacher was unaware the child left the classroom.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The posted menu was for March 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for April 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026
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. A box of Miracle Grow plant food was observed sitting on the counter next to the handwashing sink.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An inspection was not documented for April 2026.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were twelve (12) children present with one (1) teacher today.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026
Unannounced visit · May 20, 2025
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. The lead teacher's First Aid training expired on 4/30/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
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. The lead teacher's CPR training expired on 4/30/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2025
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. The teacher assistant was required to complete child maltreatment training by 11/30/24. The training was completed 12/6/24.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · September 26, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for January, February and March 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/9/2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The lead teachers emergency information was not updated annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/9/2024
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. The teacher with playground safety training completed the training online.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/9/2024
Unannounced visit · April 23, 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. The last fire inspection was completed March 3/15/24. A current inspection report was not available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/7/2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival time was not documented for two (2) children today.
Violation corrected during visit
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. A tub of disinfecting wipes with multiple warnings was observed stored on an open shelf.
Violation corrected during visit
Unannounced visit · October 3, 2023
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. The last fire inspection was completed 9/9/22.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/17/2023
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the NC Child Care summary of the Law.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time log was not completed and available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) teachers did not have an updated health questionnaire completed.
Violation corrected during visit
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Six (6) children did not have emergency information completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Six (6) children did not have off-premise permission on file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. New playground equipment installed in the Spring of 2023 had a climbing structure for children ages 5 -12 years of age and a set of swings for children 5-12 years of age. Children including four year olds were observed playing on the equipment today.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
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. Six (6) children did not have documentation of receiving the policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
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All checked July 2026.
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