North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 5 of the 8 visits below. Across Charlotte home daycares it cites something at about 44% 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 · June 17, 2026
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival at the program the provider was observed outside of the home in the driveway with no children in care.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/25/2026
Unannounced visit · November 20, 2025
Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. During today’s visit Ms. Smith’s personnel file was reviewed. It was observed that she was due to complete the required two (2) year renewal of First Aid certification by June 30th, 2025 but this did not occur until July 10th, 2025.
Violation corrected during visit
Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. During today’s visit Ms. Smith’s personnel file was reviewed. It was observed that she was due to complete the required two (2) year renewal of CPR certification by June 30th, 2025 but this did not occur until July 10th, 2025.
Violation corrected during visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the living room an aerosol can of air freshener was observed stored being stored on top of a wooden cabinet.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. A preschool aged child was observed eating a lollipop while engaging in active play in the living room area and while transitioning from inside the home to the front porch. The child’s hands were not observed being washed after handling food or classroom materials.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. It was observed that one (1) child did not have a completed health assessment on file within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Criminal Background Checks information was reviewed for all current household members over sixteen years of age. It was observed that neither the provider nor one additional household member (T. Smith) had completed the required five year renewal process by October 12, 2025, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Criminal Background Checks information was reviewed for all current household members over sixteen years of age. It was observed that neither the provider nor one additional household member (T. Smith) have a valid qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that three (3) children did not have completed applications on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2025
Application did not include names and contact information of individuals to whom the operator may release the child as authorized by the person who signs the application. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that one (1) child did not have a completed application on file that included the names and contact information of individuals to whom the operator may release the child as authorized by the person who signs the application.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2025
Operators and/or caregivers did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. It was observed that one child had a documented chronic medical condition, allergy, requiring two (2) life-saving medications listed on both their application and on a FARE form that was present in their file but neither medication was present onsite.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. It was observed that one child had a documented chronic medical condition, allergy, requiring two (2) life-saving medications listed on both their application and on a FARE form that was present in their file but this allergy was not observed posted in the program’s food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
Unannounced visit · December 4, 2024
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Three (3) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that each child did not have a current Pet Acknowledgement forms on file reflecting the three (3) animals currently living on the premises and an accurate description of where they would be housed when children are in care.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2024
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan/Ready to Go File was reviewed, and it was observed that the last documented update took place in June 2023. The current EPR did not contain the program’s most updated enrollment information or most updated emergency information for currently enrolled children, as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2024
Unannounced visit · June 17, 2024
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Ms. Smith was observed present in the living room with three (3) enrolled preschool children between the ages of two years old and three years old when I arrived. One child was observed seated on a potty seat and two other children were observed playing with toys on the floor. There was a fourth preschool aged child in the bathroom on the toilet.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/25/2024
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. During today’s visit a preschool aged child was observed eating a corndog while entering the living room area after leaving the bathroom area after toileting. As Ms. Smith assisted the child with getting dressed the child was observed continuing to eat the corndog and then allowed to play on the floor of the living room with other children while still eating the corndog. The child’s hands were not observed being washed after handling food.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Children were not toilet trained according to individual readiness and were forced to use the toilet. During today’s visit a preschool aged child was observed seated on a potty seat in the living room area for approximately 30 mins. Ms. Smith was observed checking the potty twice during this time period but each time she told the child that they had to remain on the potty until they used it.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Unannounced visit · December 6, 2023
Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. It was observed during the visit that the children’s hands were not consistently washed when transitioning between independent play and meal time.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/6/2023
Each child’s hands were not washed after toileting or handling bodily fluids. It was observed during the visit that the children’s hands were not consistently washed when transitioning between personal care activities and independent play.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/6/2023
Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. During the walk through it was observed that the posted Emergency Medical Care Plan did not contain information for the program’s healthcare consultant.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. It was observed that four (4) enrolled children did not have current Pet Acknowledgement forms on file reflecting all animals on the premises.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan/Ready to Go File was reviewed and it was observed to not contain all updated information as required.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/6/2023
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