Gastonia · Licensed center

Sherwood Elementary Prek

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 9 of its 15 licensing inspections since August 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

May 14, 2026No rules cited
May 12, 20263 citations
  • “Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage. In Space #1, an opened purse containing a “Geek Bar” vape was on the shelf to the left of the cubbies used to store children’s items.”

    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 #1, one (1) aerosol can of Scotch Permanent Spray Adhesive Super 77, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the door to the playground, accessible to children.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The Lead Teacher was in Space #1 opening a bottle of Mountain Dew when I arrived while the assistant teacher was in the cafeteria caring for seventeen (17) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/14/2026

Dec 8, 20253 citations
  • “Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on October 27, 2025.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/10/2025

  • “The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have a vision screening on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025

  • “The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have a hearing screening on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025

May 7, 2025No rules cited
Apr 14, 2025No rules cited
Apr 9, 20252 citations
  • “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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 31, 2025, did not have an Emergency Information Form on file.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 31, 2025, who was present, counted in staff/child ratio, and caring for children during the visit, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Violation corrected during visit

Mar 11, 20253 citations
  • “Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Violation corrected during visit

Feb 10, 20253 citations
  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/11/2025

Jan 21, 20256 citations
  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/11/2025

  • “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 Space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfectant Spray and one bottle of Great Value Bleach, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the science center. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of PinkFrog Baby Shark Baby Shampoo, and one (1) bottle of Odoban Disinfectant Fabric and Air Freshener, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the door that leads to the playground. All products were accessible to children.”

    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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have an Emergency Information Form on file.”

    Violation corrected during visit

2 more from this inspection
  • “Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

  • “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 #1, one (1) open bottle of CocaCola, which was half way empty, was on top of the air vent, in the presence of children.”

    Violation corrected during visit

Sep 17, 2024No rules cited
Sep 10, 20243 citations
  • “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space #1, the teacher, teacher assistant and children were outside on the playground while the child care consultant was monitoring the classroom. The door between the classroom and hallway was locked. The child care consultant heard a knock on the classroom door, opened the door and one (1) child, four (4) years of age, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten program was standing in the hallway alone. The child care consultant walked the child to the teacher outside on the playground.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/17/2024

  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, B.L., present and counted in staff/child ratio during the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file, available for review.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on April 12, 2024.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2024

Feb 13, 20243 citations
  • “Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no playground inspections on file for March 2023, April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, or July 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2024

  • “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. One (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and one bottle of Febreze Air Mist April Fresh Downy Scent, both with multiple warnings, were on a shelf in the unlocked storage closet. One (1) bottle of Bic Cover-It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies to the right of the classroom entrance.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “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. One (1) child, enrolled on August 30, 2023, did not have a health assessment on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2024

Nov 14, 2023No rules cited
Oct 4, 2023No rules cited
Aug 30, 20235 citations
  • “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. No children have been signed in or out of the facility since the school year began on August 21, 2023.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2023

  • “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. One (1) container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table. One (1) aerosol can of Homebright Disinfectant Spray, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the exit door which leads to the playground. One (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. Five (5) containers of Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) can of Valspar Ultra Interior Paint and Primer, one (1) bottle of Baby Love by Personal Care Baby Oil, one (1) bottle of Febreze Air Original Gain Scent, one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfectant Spray, five (5) cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and six (6) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked storage closet in the classroom.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) bottle of Welby Ibuprofen Tablets was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table.”

    Violation corrected during visit

  • “Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Assistant Teacher, J.H., who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not complete the process for a criminal background check.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023

1 more from this inspection
  • “A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Assistant Teacher, J.H., who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file.”

    Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
May 14, 2026
On file
15 visits since August 2023 — 6 cited nothing, 5 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 31 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.

May 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
May 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · May 12, 2026

Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage. In Space #1, an opened purse containing a “Geek Bar” vape was on the shelf to the left of the cubbies used to store children’s items.

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 #1, one (1) aerosol can of Scotch Permanent Spray Adhesive Super 77, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the door to the playground, accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The Lead Teacher was in Space #1 opening a bottle of Mountain Dew when I arrived while the assistant teacher was in the cafeteria caring for seventeen (17) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/14/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Dec 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · December 8, 2025

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on October 27, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/10/2025

The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have a vision screening on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have a hearing screening on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

May 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Apr 2025 Announced visit nothing cited
Apr 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings

Unannounced visit · April 9, 2025

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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 31, 2025, did not have an Emergency Information Form on file.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 31, 2025, who was present, counted in staff/child ratio, and caring for children during the visit, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Mar 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · March 11, 2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Feb 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · February 10, 2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/11/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 6 findings

Unannounced visit · January 21, 2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file or available for review upon request for three (3) staff members, B.L., A.T., and K.G.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/11/2025

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 Space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfectant Spray and one bottle of Great Value Bleach, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the science center. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of PinkFrog Baby Shark Baby Shampoo, and one (1) bottle of Odoban Disinfectant Fabric and Air Freshener, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the door that leads to the playground. All products were accessible to children.

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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 3, 2024, and one (1) staff member, employed on January 6, 2025, did not have an Emergency Information Form on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, B.L., did not complete the process for a criminal background five-year recheck. Ms. L.’s current qualifying letter expired on September 18, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

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 #1, one (1) open bottle of CocaCola, which was half way empty, was on top of the air vent, in the presence of children.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · September 10, 2024

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space #1, the teacher, teacher assistant and children were outside on the playground while the child care consultant was monitoring the classroom. The door between the classroom and hallway was locked. The child care consultant heard a knock on the classroom door, opened the door and one (1) child, four (4) years of age, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten program was standing in the hallway alone. The child care consultant walked the child to the teacher outside on the playground.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/17/2024

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, B.L., present and counted in staff/child ratio during the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file, available for review.

Violation corrected during visit

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on April 12, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Feb 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · February 13, 2024

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no playground inspections on file for March 2023, April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, or July 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2024

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. One (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and one bottle of Febreze Air Mist April Fresh Downy Scent, both with multiple warnings, were on a shelf in the unlocked storage closet. One (1) bottle of Bic Cover-It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies to the right of the classroom entrance.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One (1) child, enrolled on August 30, 2023, did not have a health assessment on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Nov 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Oct 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited DCDEE facility lookup
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · August 30, 2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

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. No children have been signed in or out of the facility since the school year began on August 21, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 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. One (1) container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table. One (1) aerosol can of Homebright Disinfectant Spray, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the exit door which leads to the playground. One (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. Five (5) containers of Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) can of Valspar Ultra Interior Paint and Primer, one (1) bottle of Baby Love by Personal Care Baby Oil, one (1) bottle of Febreze Air Original Gain Scent, one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfectant Spray, five (5) cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and six (6) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked storage closet in the classroom.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) bottle of Welby Ibuprofen Tablets was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Assistant Teacher, J.H., who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not complete the process for a criminal background check.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Assistant Teacher, J.H., who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2023

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000582 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

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Details

(704) 866-6609

Address
1744 Dixon Road
License
36000582, active
Quality program
Five Star License

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  • Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000582 under License Number, and open the result.
  • Who runs it — Checked September 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000582 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.

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.