Charlotte · Licensed center
A Mother's Dream Learning Center
- Small center, licensed for 12 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 5 of its 8 licensing inspections since August 2023.
Of the 74 Charlotte-area centers with 8 licensing inspections, 28% had rules cited at 5 of them, as this center did. 1% had rules cited at all 8.
Licensing inspections
Jul 29, 20261 citation
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed the following: -lattice under the ramp needs repair -the ramp has peeling paint”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2026
Mar 18, 20262 citations
“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 #2, I observed an electrical outlet, not in use, without a safety cover.”
Violation corrected during visit
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.”
Violation corrected during visit
Jan 29, 20251 citation
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Upon my arrival, I observed peeling paint on the wooden rails of the ramp that children use to enter and exit the building.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
Aug 12, 20244 citations
“Child was handled roughly. In spaced #2, I observed the caregiver picking a one year old child up out of the highchair by their arm and not their core.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
“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 #2, I observed a container of sanitizing wipes under the diaper changing table, accessible to children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the outdoor learning environment was not in compliance, it measures under six inches under the play structure.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
“A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. In space #2, I observed two children in highchairs during circle time, caregiver stated they were placed in high chairs so they will not roam around during circle time.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
Aug 14, 202310 citations
“The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member, I.P. did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed peeing paint on the rails of the ramp/ patio where children enter and exit the center. I also observed a rusted writing board on the outdoor learning environment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“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. Today in space #2, I observed hand sanitizer on the shelf, accessible to children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. I observed a childs sunscreen with a medical authorization form that expired 6/2023.”
Violation corrected during visit
6 more from this inspection
“All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A stationary slide structure that measured over five feet was not installed over protective surfacing.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff members: L.W. and I.P. did not have documentation of completing the required amount of on-going training hours.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member L.W. did not have documentation of staff development plan.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One children's file monitored did not have the emergency information for the childs health care professional.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff member, I.P., did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member L.W. did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings that were due 6/2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
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State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- July 29, 2026
- On file
- 8 visits since August 2023 — 3 cited nothing, 3 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 18 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
- Most serious
- North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
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.
Jul 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · July 29, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed the following: -lattice under the ramp needs repair -the ramp has peeling paint
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003666 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Mar 2026 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · March 18, 2026
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 #2, I observed an electrical outlet, not in use, without a safety cover.
Violation corrected during visit
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003666 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · January 29, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Upon my arrival, I observed peeling paint on the wooden rails of the ramp that children use to enter and exit the building.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003666 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · August 12, 2024
Child was handled roughly. In spaced #2, I observed the caregiver picking a one year old child up out of the highchair by their arm and not their core.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
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 #2, I observed a container of sanitizing wipes under the diaper changing table, accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the outdoor learning environment was not in compliance, it measures under six inches under the play structure.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. In space #2, I observed two children in highchairs during circle time, caregiver stated they were placed in high chairs so they will not roam around during circle time.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/24/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003666 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 10 findings
Unannounced visit · August 14, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member, I.P. did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed peeing paint on the rails of the ramp/ patio where children enter and exit the center. I also observed a rusted writing board on the outdoor learning environment.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 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. Today in space #2, I observed hand sanitizer on the shelf, accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. I observed a childs sunscreen with a medical authorization form that expired 6/2023.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A stationary slide structure that measured over five feet was not installed over protective surfacing.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff members: L.W. and I.P. did not have documentation of completing the required amount of on-going training hours.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member L.W. did not have documentation of staff development plan.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One children's file monitored did not have the emergency information for the childs health care professional.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff member, I.P., did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member L.W. did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings that were due 6/2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003666 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Details
- Address
- 2125 Norwich Place
- License
- 60003666, active
- Quality program
- Four Star License
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003666 under License Number, and open the result.
Small means the smallest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 11 to 50 children. Medium is 51 to 162; large is 163 to 528.