Gastonia · Licensed center

Learning Jungle Gastonia

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 11 of its 33 licensing inspections since October 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

Oct 8, 20261 citation
  • “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 30, 2026, one child, four years of age, enrolled in NC Pre-K in Space #B2-5, was left alone and unsupervised for sixteen minutes from 8:39am to 8:56am in the bathroom located inside of the classroom.”

    Violation pending provider response

Oct 1, 2026No rules cited
Aug 25, 2026No rules cited
Jul 15, 2026No rules cited
Jul 1, 2026No rules cited
May 28, 20261 citation
  • “When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The facility did not have a copy of the authorization to apply diapering cream to a child on file and available for review.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2026

May 27, 20261 citation
  • “A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Nine current staff, one staff member employed on June 16, 2025, one staff member employed on August 12, 2025, one staff member employed on October 25, 2023, one staff member employed on April 19, 2025, one staff member employed on August 31, 2023, one staff member employed on January 31, 2020, one staff member employed on December 6, 2021, one staff member employed on September 5, 2023, and one staff member employed on June 19, 2023, were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/9/2026

May 21, 2026No rules cited
Apr 22, 2026No rules cited
Mar 5, 2026No rules cited
Dec 2, 2025No rules cited
Nov 24, 2025No rules cited
Nov 19, 20253 citations
  • “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 4, 2025, one (1) child, four (4) years of age, was left unsupervised without staff knowledge from 4:15pm to 4:38pm in classroom B2-6.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025

  • “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 building #1, four (4) 3.5lb bags of Spectracide Fire Ant Shield Mound Destroy were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children. In building #2, (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray, and six (6), one (1) gallon cans of paint labeled “keep out of reach of children” were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In building #1, space #2, one (1) bottle of Hello Bello mosquito pump spray repellant had an expiration date listed 03/31/2021.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/1/2025

Nov 12, 2025No rules cited
Jun 4, 2025No rules cited
Feb 17, 2025No rules cited
Feb 12, 2025No rules cited
Dec 9, 2024No rules cited
Dec 3, 202415 citations
  • “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 #B1-3, two (2) bottles of human milk were not labeled with the child’s name and date received by the facility.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #B2-2, an electric fan was on top of the cubbies and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.”

    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. In Space #B2-6, one (1) bottle of Luxury Isopropyl Alcohol and one (1) bottle of Equate Nail Polish Remover Max Strength, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. The initial application on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was not completed until August 30, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

11 more from this inspection
  • “Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on December 18, 2023, was last updated on November 29, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, was last updated on December 15, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on September 20, 2021, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was last updated on September 8, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was dated August 1, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space #B1-3, one (1) opened bottle of Dr. Pepper was on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a parent’s signature on a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a signed statement on file from the parent attesting to receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “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. In Space #B1-1, one (1) tube of Parent’s Choice Diaper Rash Ointment Maximum Strength expired July 2024. In Space #B1-5, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol expired on November 28, 2024. In Space #B2-1, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Ventolin HFA Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol expired on April 9, 2024.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and born on June 11, 2024, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated June 5, 2024. One child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, and born on April 5, 2022, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated September 8, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s operational policies on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s parent participation plan on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2027

  • “Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 204, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have a statement on file from the parent acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy. One (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, and two (2) children, both enrolled on August 19, 2024, did not have the child’s date of enrollment listed on the acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s discipline policy on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

  • “Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In Space #B2-1, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was most recently updated on October 6, 2024. In Space #B2-3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was most recently updated on October 9, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Oct 18, 20241 citation
  • “A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On October 14, 2024, a staff member failed to ensure a safe environment when a two-year-old child sustained multiple bites while on the playground.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2024

Aug 30, 2024No rules cited
Jul 24, 20246 citations
  • “Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.”

    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. In Space #B1-4, one (1) tube of Gentle Steps Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired January 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

  • “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. In Space #B2-5, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was last updated June 21, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

  • “Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, C. T., was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. T. did not complete the process to obtain a criminal background check.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

2 more from this inspection
  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, C. T., was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. T. did not have a qualifying letter on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

  • “Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed of June 12, 2023, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings. Two (2) staff members, both employed on July 17, 2024, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

Jul 16, 2024No rules cited
Jun 3, 2024No rules cited
Apr 8, 2024No rules cited
Mar 4, 2024No rules cited
Jan 30, 20243 citations
  • “Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident that occurred on January 2, 2024, was not documented on the incident log.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2024

  • “Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On January 2, 2024, a staff member pushed a three-year-old child to prevent entry to the classroom which resulted in the child falling and sustaining a busted lip.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/18/2024

  • “Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Staff member did not document the time of the incident and the description of the incident was inaccurate.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/18/2024

Jan 2, 202414 citations
  • “The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program on August 21, 2023, did not have a hearing screening completed as part of the health assessment.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/24/2024

  • “Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #B1-2, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired on January 1, 2024. In Space #B1-2, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of A and D Prevent Original Ointment Diaper Rash Ointment and Skin Protectant.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2024

  • “A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, who was four (4) months of age at the time of enrollment, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy dated August 29, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “A written copy of the discipline policy was not provided and/or explained to each child’s parent, at the time of enrollment by the person who conducted the enrollment conference. One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy dated August 29, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on February 21, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy, dated August 23, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

10 more from this inspection
  • “A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Law, dated August 29, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on February 21, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Law, dated August 23, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “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 #B1-3, five (5) bottles containing formula and breast milk were not labeled with the date the bottles were received by the facility.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “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. In Space #B1-2, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired July 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2024

  • “Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff member, employed on February 7, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 17, 2023. One staff member, employed on June 12, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 7, 2023. One staff member, employed on August 28, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 14, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on October 25, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated December 4, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff member, employed on February 7, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 17, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on June 12, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 7, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on August 28, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 14, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) staff member, employed on August 31, 2023, completed four (4) of the required six (6) hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2024

  • “Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, was last updated on August 29, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on October 13, 2022, was last updated on August 28, 2022.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2024

  • “Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on October 13, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated December 14, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on August 7, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated October 4, 2023. One (1) child, enrolled on August 21, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated October 4, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place/lockdown drill was conducted on September 20, 2022, and not again until February 5, 2023. A shelter in place/lockdown drill was conducted on April 3, 2023, and not again until August 20, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024

  • “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 (1) staff member, employed on July 17, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. One (1) staff member, employed on August 31, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 6, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2024

Dec 13, 2023No rules cited
Dec 11, 2023No rules cited
Nov 13, 20232 citations
  • “A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred on October 24, 2023 was not given to the child’s parent, and the box on the incident report form which indicates the parent declined a copy of the incident report form was not completed.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

  • “An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred on October 24, 2023, which resulted in the child receiving medical treatment, was not submitted to the Child Care Consultant.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

Oct 26, 2023No rules cited
Oct 17, 202310 citations
  • “Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #B2-3, one (1) container of Halls Minis Cough Suppressant/Oral Anesthetic were in the top unlocked cabinet to the left of the storage cabinet.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “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. In Space #B1-1, three (3) children were not signed out September 26, 2023, three (3) children were not signed out on September 27, 2023, six (6) children were not signed out on September 28, 2023, three (3) children were not signed out on September 29, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 6, 2023, and five (5) children were not signed out on October 16, 2023. In Space #B1-2, three (3) children were not signed out on October 9, 2023. In Space #B1-3, six (6) children were not signed out on October 16, 2023. In Space #B1-4, one (1) child was not signed out on October 16, 2023. In Space #B1-5, one (1) child was not signed out on October 5, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 6, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on October 16, 2023. In Space #B2-2, three (3) children were not signed out on October 3, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 4, 2023, eleven (11) children were not signed out on October 6, 2023, three (3) children were not signed out on October 9, 2023, three (3) children were not signed out on October 11, 2023, ten (10) children were not signed out on October 13, 2023, and two (2) children were not signed out on October 16, 2023. In Space #B2-3, one (1) child was not signed out on October 6, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 10, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 12, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on October 13, 2023. In Space #B2-4, one (1) child was not signed out on October 11, 2023. In Space #B2-5, one (1) child was not signed out on October 11, 2023. In Space #B2-6, two (2) children were not signed out on October 2, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 4, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on October 10, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on October 13, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2023

  • “Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #B1-6, one (1) electric fan, which was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard, was on top of the cubbies.”

    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. In Space #B1-2, one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy expired February 2022. In Space #B1-3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Balmex Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream expired on August 24, 2023. In Space #B1-5, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tub of Aquaphor Healing Ointment expired on June 27, 2023. In Space #B1-5, The Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tub of Desitin Daily Defense Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream expired on August 22, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2023

6 more from this inspection
  • “Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One (1) staff member, employed on June 20, 2023, assigned to the infant room, and present and caring for infants during the visit, did not complete ITS SIDS training.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2023

  • “For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Eighteen (18) children were present in Space #B1-6. The capacity of Space #B1-6 based on the permit restrictions is sixteen (16) children.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/26/2023

  • “Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #B1-6, eighteen (18) children, one (1) and two (2) years of age were present with two (2) staff members.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/26/2023

  • “Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #B1-1, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Parent’s Choice Diaper Rash Ointment Maximum Strength did not include the name of the medication, or the amount and frequency of the doses. In Space #B1-1, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Desitin Daily Defense Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream. In Space #B1-3, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of Honest Sprayable Diaper Rash Cream. In Space #B1-5, There was no Permission to Administer Medication form for one (1) tube of Boudreuxs Butt Paste Max Strength Extra Protection. In Space #B1-3, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2023

  • “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 (1) staff member, employed on July 10, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. One (1) staff member, employed on February 7, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until July 2, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2023

  • “Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on June 20, 2022, did not complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. One (1) staff member, employed on August 30, 2022, did not complete the required Health and Safety Trainings.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/14/2023

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State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
October 8, 2026
On file
33 visits since October 2023 — 22 cited nothing, 21 of those unannounced
Fixed?
56 of 57 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.

Oct 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · October 8, 2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On September 30, 2026, one child, four years of age, enrolled in NC Pre-K in Space #B2-5, was left alone and unsupervised for sixteen minutes from 8:39am to 8:56am in the bathroom located inside of the classroom.

Violation pending provider response

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Oct 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Aug 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jul 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jul 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
May 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · May 28, 2026

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The facility did not have a copy of the authorization to apply diapering cream to a child on file and available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 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 27, 2026

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Nine current staff, one staff member employed on June 16, 2025, one staff member employed on August 12, 2025, one staff member employed on October 25, 2023, one staff member employed on April 19, 2025, one staff member employed on August 31, 2023, one staff member employed on January 31, 2020, one staff member employed on December 6, 2021, one staff member employed on September 5, 2023, and one staff member employed on June 19, 2023, were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/9/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

May 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Mar 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Nov 2025 Announced visit nothing cited
Nov 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · November 19, 2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 4, 2025, one (1) child, four (4) years of age, was left unsupervised without staff knowledge from 4:15pm to 4:38pm in classroom B2-6.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025

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 building #1, four (4) 3.5lb bags of Spectracide Fire Ant Shield Mound Destroy were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children. In building #2, (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray, and six (6), one (1) gallon cans of paint labeled “keep out of reach of children” were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In building #1, space #2, one (1) bottle of Hello Bello mosquito pump spray repellant had an expiration date listed 03/31/2021.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/1/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Nov 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jun 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Feb 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Feb 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit 15 findings

Unannounced visit · December 3, 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 #B1-3, two (2) bottles of human milk were not labeled with the child’s name and date received by the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #B2-2, an electric fan was on top of the cubbies and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.

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. In Space #B2-6, one (1) bottle of Luxury Isopropyl Alcohol and one (1) bottle of Equate Nail Polish Remover Max Strength, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink.

Violation corrected during visit

The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends. The initial application on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was not completed until August 30, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on December 18, 2023, was last updated on November 29, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, was last updated on December 15, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on September 20, 2021, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was last updated on September 8, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was dated August 1, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space #B1-3, one (1) opened bottle of Dr. Pepper was on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink.

Violation corrected during visit

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a parent’s signature on a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a signed statement on file from the parent attesting to receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

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. In Space #B1-1, one (1) tube of Parent’s Choice Diaper Rash Ointment Maximum Strength expired July 2024. In Space #B1-5, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol expired on November 28, 2024. In Space #B2-1, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Ventolin HFA Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol expired on April 9, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and born on June 11, 2024, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated June 5, 2024. One child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, and born on April 5, 2022, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated September 8, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s operational policies on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s parent participation plan on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2027

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 204, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have a statement on file from the parent acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy. One (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, and two (2) children, both enrolled on August 19, 2024, did not have the child’s date of enrollment listed on the acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s discipline policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In Space #B2-1, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was most recently updated on October 6, 2024. In Space #B2-3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was most recently updated on October 9, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Oct 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · October 18, 2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On October 14, 2024, a staff member failed to ensure a safe environment when a two-year-old child sustained multiple bites while on the playground.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/7/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Aug 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jul 2024 Unannounced visit 6 findings

Unannounced visit · July 24, 2024

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.

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. In Space #B1-4, one (1) tube of Gentle Steps Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired January 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

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. In Space #B2-5, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was last updated June 21, 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, C. T., was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. T. did not complete the process to obtain a criminal background check.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, C. T., was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. T. did not have a qualifying letter on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed of June 12, 2023, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings. Two (2) staff members, both employed on July 17, 2024, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000607 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Jul 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jun 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited

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(704) 861-1411

Address
740 Cox Road
License
36000607, active
Quality program
Five Star License

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