Charlotte · Licensed center
David Cox Elementary
- Medium center, licensed for 72 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 13 of its 15 licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 256 Charlotte-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, more than 99% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. Fewer than 1% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Sep 16, 20262 citations
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member A.H. did not complete a criminal background check.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff A.H. did not have a current qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
Sep 10, 20267 citations
“All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have the Emergency Information Form on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Interim Principal, Dr. P D.P., did not have a current criminal background check completed prior to employment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Interim Principal, Dr. D.P., did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
3 more from this inspection
“NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20). A classroom, space 3 (#103), had twelve (12) children present with one (1) Lead Teacher.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/16/2026
“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. An outlet cover was uncovered in space 1 (#101) and in space 2 (#102).”
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 air freshener (fragrance plug-in) was in space 1 (#101).”
Violation corrected during visit
May 18, 20261 citation
“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 fire inspection report (April 14, 2026) was not received within one (1) week of the inspection.”
Violation corrected during visit
Sep 23, 20252 citations
“Children's records were not made available for review. Files from the 2024-2025 school year were available; no files for 2025-2026 school year.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months; last drills was practice March 31, 2025; fire drill was conducted June 4, 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
Apr 9, 20258 citations
“The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A Department of Public Instruction Form did not include the names of four (4) new staff (M.S.), (M.D.), (J.A.) and (L.S.); file not available.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The April Menu was not observed posted; only a snack menu was observed posted.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drill record was incomplete for the March 2025 Drill.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“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. There were two (2) outlets uncovered in space 101, an outlet uncovered in space 102, and an outlet uncovered in space 107.”
Violation corrected during visit
4 more from this inspection
“Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were incomplete for November 2024, December 2024, January-March 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff (M.D.) and staff (L.M.) did not have a valid letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown was not practiced every three (3) months; were practiced September 4, 2025, October 1, 2024, November 19, 2024, and March 31, 2025. A drill was not practiced in February 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
“The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child (K.W.) has a Medical Action Plan on file, and the child did not have the emergency medication was not available.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
Sep 26, 20248 citations
“The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The DPI Off-Site Verification Form for Children's Records classroom lists did not correspond to the number of children enrolled in each classroom. One classroom no longer in use was included with the DPI Off-Site Verification Form.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space 103 the refrigerator did not have a thermometer”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 102 and 103 a rusted bolt was exposed on the toilet. In Space 102 a locked cabinet would not shut completely allowing a pinch point accessible by children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“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 107 a drop cord without safety plugs was accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
4 more from this inspection
“Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child's file did not include a parent signature on the transportation policy.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One child did not have the emergency contact information completed on the form available for review in the file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The statement was not included in the Parent Handbook or found on the signature page for Nine (9) children's files.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
“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. Five (5) children did not have the policy in the files reviewed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
Jun 5, 20243 citations
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file to review for a CMS substitute teacher (L.S.).”
Violation corrected during visit
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS substitute staff member L.S. did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”
Violation corrected during visit
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A CMS substitute staff member (L.S.) did not have a staff record for review.”
Violation corrected during visit
Mar 19, 20244 citations
“The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is fifty-four (54) and the total children present was sixty-one (61).”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not approved child care space, and children were present with staff in space 107.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“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. A substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/31/2024
“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. A substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have a signed acknowledgment with all the required information.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/31/2024
Mar 8, 20246 citations
“The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not approved child care space.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One (1) teacher was present with fifteen (15) children present.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
2 more from this inspection
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (B.G.) in child care space 101; DPI form incomplete (signature).”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. CMS Staff (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have a qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
Feb 8, 20245 citations
“The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Children used space that was not approved. Child care space 107 is not approved.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (T.K.) in space 102.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
1 more from this inspection
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
Jan 8, 20244 citations
“Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not an approved child care space.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (W.W.) in space 102.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. CMS Staff (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2025
Nov 20, 20236 citations
“Children used space that was not approved. Child care was provided in unapproved space, space 107.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The CMS substitutes (T.W.) and (A.B.) in space 102 criminal background checks were not completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.).”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (2) OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES: (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
2 more from this inspection
“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. Two (2) Lysol spray bottles, one (1) Febreeze Air Freshener, one (1) Microburst Air Neutralizing spray, a bottle of shaving cream, and a staff member's purse were in unlocked cabinets accessible to children in space 103.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.) did not have an available file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
Sep 27, 202311 citations
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute teacher (T.W.) did not have a CBC letter on file, and a CMS Speech Therapist working separately with children did not have a letter on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. Outlets were uncovered in classroom 102, classroom 103, and classroom 107.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“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. There was a closet that was unlocked in classroom 102 that contained Lysol wipes, cleaner, and lotion.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The log was not available”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
7 more from this inspection
“All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff (T.W.) did not have.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. Staff (Y.B.) First Aid training expired February 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/20/2023
“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. Staff (Y.B.) CPR training expired February 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/20/2023
“A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A health assessment was not on file for child (E. A.)”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were practiced September 27, 2022, January 18, 2023 and May 19, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Application was not signed by the parent. An application was signed for child (K.E.)”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Children used space that was not approved. Care was provided in classroom 107, which is unapproved.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- October 5, 2026
- On file
- 15 visits since September 2023 — 2 cited nothing, 2 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 67 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.
Sep 2026 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · September 16, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member A.H. did not complete a criminal background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff A.H. did not have a current qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2026 Unannounced visit 7 findings
Unannounced visit · September 10, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.
Violation corrected during visit
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. A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have the Emergency Information Form on file.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Interim Principal, Dr. P D.P., did not have a current criminal background check completed prior to employment.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Interim Principal, Dr. D.P., did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/5/2026
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20). A classroom, space 3 (#103), had twelve (12) children present with one (1) Lead Teacher.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/16/2026
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. An outlet cover was uncovered in space 1 (#101) and in space 2 (#102).
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 air freshener (fragrance plug-in) was in space 1 (#101).
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
May 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · May 18, 2026
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 fire inspection report (April 14, 2026) was not received within one (1) week of the inspection.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · September 23, 2025
Children's records were not made available for review. Files from the 2024-2025 school year were available; no files for 2025-2026 school year.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months; last drills was practice March 31, 2025; fire drill was conducted June 4, 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Apr 2025 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · April 9, 2025
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. A Department of Public Instruction Form did not include the names of four (4) new staff (M.S.), (M.D.), (J.A.) and (L.S.); file not available.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The April Menu was not observed posted; only a snack menu was observed posted.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire Drill record was incomplete for the March 2025 Drill.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
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. There were two (2) outlets uncovered in space 101, an outlet uncovered in space 102, and an outlet uncovered in space 107.
Violation corrected during visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were incomplete for November 2024, December 2024, January-March 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff (M.D.) and staff (L.M.) did not have a valid letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown was not practiced every three (3) months; were practiced September 4, 2025, October 1, 2024, November 19, 2024, and March 31, 2025. A drill was not practiced in February 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child (K.W.) has a Medical Action Plan on file, and the child did not have the emergency medication was not available.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · September 26, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The DPI Off-Site Verification Form for Children's Records classroom lists did not correspond to the number of children enrolled in each classroom. One classroom no longer in use was included with the DPI Off-Site Verification Form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space 103 the refrigerator did not have a thermometer
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 102 and 103 a rusted bolt was exposed on the toilet. In Space 102 a locked cabinet would not shut completely allowing a pinch point accessible by children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
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 107 a drop cord without safety plugs was accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child's file did not include a parent signature on the transportation policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One child did not have the emergency contact information completed on the form available for review in the file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The statement was not included in the Parent Handbook or found on the signature page for Nine (9) children's files.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
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. Five (5) children did not have the policy in the files reviewed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · June 5, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file to review for a CMS substitute teacher (L.S.).
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS substitute staff member L.S. did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.
Violation corrected during visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A CMS substitute staff member (L.S.) did not have a staff record for review.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Mar 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · March 19, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is fifty-four (54) and the total children present was sixty-one (61).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not approved child care space, and children were present with staff in space 107.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
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. A substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/31/2024
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. A substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have a signed acknowledgment with all the required information.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/31/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Mar 2024 Unannounced visit 6 findings
Unannounced visit · March 8, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not approved child care space.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. One (1) teacher was present with fifteen (15) children present.
Violation corrected during visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (B.G.) in child care space 101; DPI form incomplete (signature).
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. CMS Staff (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have a qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/19/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Feb 2024 Unannounced visit 5 findings
Unannounced visit · February 8, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Children used space that was not approved. Child care space 107 is not approved.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (T.K.) in space 102.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/22/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · January 8, 2024
Children used space that was not approved. Space 107 is not an approved child care space.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A CMS Substitute (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record was not available for staff (W.W.) in space 102.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. CMS Staff (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Nov 2023 Unannounced visit 6 findings
Unannounced visit · November 20, 2023
Children used space that was not approved. Child care was provided in unapproved space, space 107.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The CMS substitutes (T.W.) and (A.B.) in space 102 criminal background checks were not completed.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Valid qualification letters were not on file for CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (2) OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES: (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
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. Two (2) Lysol spray bottles, one (1) Febreeze Air Freshener, one (1) Microburst Air Neutralizing spray, a bottle of shaving cream, and a staff member's purse were in unlocked cabinets accessible to children in space 103.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.) did not have an available file for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2023 Unannounced visit 11 findings
Unannounced visit · September 27, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A substitute teacher (T.W.) did not have a CBC letter on file, and a CMS Speech Therapist working separately with children did not have a letter on file.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 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. Outlets were uncovered in classroom 102, classroom 103, and classroom 107.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 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. There was a closet that was unlocked in classroom 102 that contained Lysol wipes, cleaner, and lotion.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The log was not available
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff (T.W.) did not have.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
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. Staff (Y.B.) First Aid training expired February 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/20/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
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. Staff (Y.B.) CPR training expired February 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/20/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A health assessment was not on file for child (E. A.)
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were practiced September 27, 2022, January 18, 2023 and May 19, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Application was not signed by the parent. An application was signed for child (K.E.)
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Children used space that was not approved. Care was provided in classroom 107, which is unapproved.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/4/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003385 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Details
- Website
- davidcoxroades.cmsk12.org
- Address
- 4215 David Cox Road
- License
- 60003385, active
- Quality program
- Four Star License
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Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003385 under License Number, and open the result.
- Website davidcoxroades.cmsk12.org
Medium means the middle half of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 51 to 162 children. Small is 11 to 50; large is 163 to 528.