Charlotte · Licensed center

The Nest Schools

Large center, licensed for 199 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 16 of its 30 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

Jul 7, 202611 citations

“Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1, on 6/26/2026, a caregiver documented a child under 12 months was initially placed on tummy at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“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 conducted 2/12/2026 was submitted to the Division 6/17/2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026
“Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, plastic food service gloves were on a counter accessible to children. In Space 8, small wiggly eyes and die were on the counter in a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8, plastic containing pipe cleaners was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 and one (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 did not have a First Aid certificate on file from an approved organization.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2026

7 more from this inspection

“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 9/7/2023 had a medical assessment on file dated 11/24/2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go file did not contain emergency contact information for staff.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space 1, a child enrolled had a feeding schedule on file not signed or dated by a parent.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool rear field play area, a board was missing along the fence line exposing rusty nails and several large holes were observed posing a tripping risk to children. On the play area serving two year old children, a stepping stone was accessible to children with a sharp edge.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026
“Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 10, an Auvi-Q was not in the original container and a FARE form was on file dated 7/1/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026
“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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 did not have a CPR certificate on file from an approved organization.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2026
“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. One the preschool and the two year old outdoor play areas, the resilient surfacing under stationary equipment play structures did not meet sufficient critical depth in the fall zones.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026

Mar 31, 2026No rules cited

Feb 24, 2026No rules cited

Feb 12, 202615 citations

“The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space 1, the safe sleep policy was not posted.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a CPR card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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. In Space 1, sharp scissors were store in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 3, hand cream stating keep out of reach of children and sharp scissors were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diaper creams were stored in an unlocked tool box in an unlocked closet on a shelf lower than five feet accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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. The ABCMS roster is not current.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

11 more from this inspection

“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place or lockdown drill documented is dated 10/31/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 10 a child requiring Benadryl had a permission to administer form on file with no customization for required dosage and parent preferences. In Space 7, a child requiring Auvi-Q had no permission to administer form on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2, teethers wrapped in plastic and loose trash bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diapers wrapped in plastic were stored on the bottom shelf les than five feet accessible to children. In Space 7, a teacher organizer bin containing a small key and a plastic bag with a thermometer was stored on a counter accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The January, 2026 playground inspection was completed by an individual without a current playground safety certificate on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1, it was documented a child 8 months old was initially placed on side to sleep on 1/28/2026, 1/29/2026 and 2/4/2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a medical report on file dated 1/7/2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a TB test on file dated 1/7/2026.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a First Aid card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“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. Two (2) new employees hired 2/9/2026 had a policy signed and dated 2/10/2026 on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 9, a three (3) year old child requiring Benadryl did not have a medical action plan with a physician's signature on file. In Space 9, a four year old child requiring diphenhydramine did not have a medical action plan with a physician's signature on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026
“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space 7, three (3) air vents, one emergency fire light and the ceiling area around each vent were not clean and included visible black residue.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

Jan 14, 2026No rules cited

Dec 4, 2025No rules cited

Oct 14, 20253 citations

“Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On October 7, 2025, a staff member yelled at a child during a verbal dispute.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/20/2025
“A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On October 7, 2025, a staff member bit a three-year-old child on the right cheek resulting in a bruise.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/20/2025
“There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/31/2026

Jul 23, 2025No rules cited

Jul 22, 202515 citations

“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 6 and in Space 8 one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have a physician signed FARE plan on file. In Space 4, one child's permission to administer form did not include his name.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space 1, it was documented on 7/16/2025 that a child under 12 months of age was placed on the tummy for initial sleep position.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members did not have the health questionnaire on file on or before the first day of work.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“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. Three (3) employees did not have the Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025

11 more from this inspection

“New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six (6) employees, including the Director, did not have documentation showing that each received at least 16 hours orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Five (5) employees, including the Director, did not receive six hours or training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child did not have a signed statement on or before enrollment acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of Child Care Law.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In Space 8, allergy information for one (1) child was not posted near the eating area.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“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. A fire inspection was not obtained within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. The Fire Inspection was completed April 9 , 2025. The previous Fire Inspection was completed January 5, 2024.The operator did not submit the Fire Inspection on a form provided by the Division within one week of the inspection.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/1/2025
“Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The HVAC units located on the preschool/school age and the twos play area had a carabiner hook only on the gates and did not have a mesh guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The only playground inspection on file was dated July 15, 2025 completed by the regional director.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“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 1/6/2025 had a safe sleep policy on file dated 1/30/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the stationary equipment located on the preschool and school age playground measured 4.25" in depth at the greatest depth in the area located at the end of the slide.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“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. Five (5) employees did not have a signed acknowledgement on file prior to providing care on the first day of work.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
“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 1/6/2025 had a statement acknowledging receipt and explanation of the policy dated 1/15/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025

Jun 3, 20252 citations

“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 backpack containing sunscreen was on a bench located on the play ground serving two year old children. A backpack containing an epi pen was accessible to children located on a fence lower then five feet on a play area serving three year old children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2025
“Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. Two gates were not locked and HVAC units were accessible to children on outdoor play area serving two year old and three year children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2025

May 20, 20253 citations

“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An infant was held by a visitor without parental consent and a qualifying letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/3/2025
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The Incident Log was not up to date/maintained and reports were not filed in the child's file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/3/2025
“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. Three (3) new staff members did not have the policy signed and on file prior to employment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/3/2025

May 6, 20251 citation

“Staff used a cellular telephone or other two-way functioning voice communication device when there was not an emergency and when the vehicle was not parked in a safe location. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a staff member was using a cellular phone while a child was on the bus.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on

Apr 14, 2025No rules cited

Mar 28, 202510 citations

“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 5, a teacher's purse containing hand sanitizer was accessible to children in a unlocked closet.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One new employee did not have a staff file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025
“Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted December 9, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025
“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. In Space 1, outlets were uncovered on a surge protector on the counter accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025

6 more from this inspection

“All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In Space 1 an infant was fed while propped on a Boppy.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
“Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, 5, 6, and 7 plastic and small parts were accessible to children in unlocked drawers and cabinets.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Director, K.C. did not have a CBC Letter on file prior to employment. The letter is dated March 27, 2025 and date of employment is March 3, 2025. Ms. C. has been in the facility.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The center was out of ratio for approximately three (3) hours Thursday, March 20, 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One new employee, S.R. did not have a qualifying letter on file at the facility.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025
“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place or lockdown drill was conducted October 16, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/14/2025

Mar 6, 2025No rules cited

Feb 26, 20255 citations

“Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Four (4) children previously enrolled for over 30 days did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Four (4) children currently or previously enrolled did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file within 30 days after enrollment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
“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. Space 10 had 25 children ages 3-5 present with two (2) teachers from 9:50 am - 10:37 am. The space is approved for 22 children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
“Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three (3) children did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025

1 more from this inspection

“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space 10 had 25 children ages 3-5 present with (2) teachers from 9:50 am - 10:37 am. This is a repeat violation.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025

Feb 24, 202512 citations

“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 white out was observed unlocked on the counter lower then five (5) feet. In Space 6 and Space 9 batteries were observed in unlocked drawers and a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8 paint daubers labeled keep out of reach of children were observed in the art area. In Space 9, cocoa butter stick labeled keep out of reach of children and batteries was observed on a counter in an unlocked teacher storage drawer.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, paper clips and baggies were observed on the counter accessible to children. In Space 4, a plastic bag on the fence was observed accessible to children. In Space 6, hair bandsand small stickers wre observed in an unlocked drawer. In Space 8 small legos, small puzzle pieces and a plastic bag on the counter were observed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member S.T. hired October 28, 2024 does not have a CBC Qualifying Letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“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 last fire inspection on file is dated January 5, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025

8 more from this inspection

“The operator made an effort to falsify information. A CBC Qualifying Letter for S.T. was altered.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“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 Spaces 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 bottles and/or cups brought from home were not dated.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“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. One (1) staff member does not have current First Aid certification on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
“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. One (1) staff member does not have current CPR certification on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 8 nineteen (19) children ages two-three were present with two (2) teachers.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member S.T. does not have a CBC Qualifying Letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“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 4, a Dunkin Donut cup was observed on the counter accessible and in view to children”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2025
“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. Three (3) staff members do not have training on file within 90 days of employment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Jan 21, 20253 citations

“Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. The EMC plan dated 12/2024 was in place the date of the incident. The person(s) responsible for administering First Aid did not administer first aid and the person(s) administering First Aid were not listed on the EMC.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
“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. The incident report dated 1/8/2025 did not have the time the parent was notified or the type of injury, bite, documented.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The Incident Log documentation had the wrong date of incident. The date of incident was logged in as 1/9/2025 and the date submitted was documented as 1/10/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025

Oct 23, 2024No rules cited

Oct 22, 2024No rules cited

Sep 12, 2024No rules cited

Sep 6, 2024No rules cited

Jul 30, 20249 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 #3, two sippy cups containing milk was present with no date on either cup.”
Violation corrected during visit
“A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not posted.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #1 and #2, Camilia liquid drops for teething was present for two children. The liquid drops were not in the original packaging. In space #1 and #2, diaper creams present for four children was not labeled with the child's name.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2024
“The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in space #1.”
Violation corrected during visit

5 more from this inspection

“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 staff member with a hire date of June 17, 2024 had a medical report on file dated July 9, 2024. One staff with a hire date of January 22, 2024 had a medical report on file dated January 21, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2024
“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. One staff member's emergency information was dated July 21, 2023.”
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. Two staff members First Aid training was completed with an agency that is not approved. One staff member's First Aid training was completed by an approved agency however, the course was not approved.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2024
“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. One staff member's CPR training was completed with an agency that is not approved. One staff member's CPR training was completed by an approved agency however, the course was not approved.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2024
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child are centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. In space #4, there was an art easel, dirty laundry, and child size steps being stored in the restroom. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2817.”
Violation corrected during visit

Jul 19, 20242 citations

“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 did not complete incident reports for injuries that occurred on June 28, 2024 and July 5, 2024 involving a two year old child.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/9/2024
“An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Staff did not notify a Division representative on within seven days of the injury on July 5, 2024 that required medical attention.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/25/2024

Jan 12, 2024No rules cited

Jan 3, 202426 citations

“A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. Three (3) of the infant/toddlers were bucketed in seats unable to get out of the seats. When I asked why they were buckled the teacher responded, “they were getting ready to do community time and if they aren’t buckled in, they leave the group.””
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #5, the staff/child ratio form was not posted.”
Violation corrected during visit
“A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #5, a daily schedule was not posted.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #2, #4, and #5.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024

22 more from this inspection

“For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors. Three (3) of the infant/toddlers were bucketed in seats unable to get out of the seats. When I asked why they were buckled the teacher responded, “they were getting ready to do community time and if they aren’t buckled in, they leave the group.””
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there were two children that did not have a feeding plan posted. In space #4, there were six children that did not have a feeding plan posted.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2, one feeding plan did not include the parent signature.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, a thermometer was not located in the refrigerator.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #5, cots were not labeled and individually assigned.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, there were two places on the wall where paint was peeling. In space #4, there was paint peeling from the bottom of the bathroom door and a place on the wall.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2024
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The wooden fence on the playgrounds had exposed nails on several of the planks and at least ten wooden planks were missing and/or broken causing potential injuries.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #5, bulk soap was observed being stored on a countertop.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #5, diaper cream was located on shelf that was not five feet above the floor.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #2, one infant was asleep in a crib. Documentation of visually checking the infant had not been completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“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. Two new staff members medical reports were older than 12 months from their hire date.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“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. Two new staff members TB test was older than 12 months from their hire date.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“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. One new staff member did not have emergency information file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff members did not have verification on file that 16 hours of orientation was completed within the first 6 weeks.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two new staff members did not have verification on file that six clock hours of training in required topic areas was completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, there were nine children present however, there were only eight children marked present.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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 #2, a bottle of Ginger Ale was located on a shelf that was being consumed by a staff member.”
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. Six staff members did not have verification on file that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to the staff providing care to children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Three staff members did not have a separate medical file from a personnel file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. In space #2, one feeding plan did not have the type of formula listed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES(b) Sand toys, water tables, and other unfiltered items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent the collection of standing water. There were two sandboxes observed without a cover. The Director stated that covers have been purchased however, are on backorder.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE(f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. In space #6, children's coats were piled together on the top of a shelf.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/12/2024

Nov 13, 202310 citations

“Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. In space #4, space #9 there are no defined activity centers, there were toys scattered for house keeping and blocks. There was a shelf for books.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials. In space #4, there were not enough materials for the children. In space #4 twelve (12) children were present there were only 20 toys available around the room. Toys were not organized, and the equipment was scattered about the room in bins.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. There was no Safe Sleep Policy posted in the room. Ms. M. posted the Policy during the visit.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In space space #9 there are no defined activity centers. There were not enough materials for the children. In space #9 materials were just thrown in bins, they were not organized, and the equipment was scattered about the room in bins.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

6 more from this inspection

“For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. There were not enough materials for the children. In space #4 twelve (12) children were present there were only 20 toys available around the room.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“Breast 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. There were two (2) bottles and one (1) sippy cup in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #4 there was a Tupperware contain filled with coconut paste diaper cream that was not in the original container.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4 diaper cream authorization were not filled out completed. Dates were incomplete and dosage was left blank.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. An infant was asleep in the crib, the last documented Safe Sleep check was 8:50, it was 9:22. There was no Safe Sleep Policy posted in the room. Ms. M. posted the Policy during the visit.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023
“Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There is no No smoking/tobacco signage posted at the entrance.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

Sep 26, 2023No rules cited

Sep 19, 2023No rules cited

Sep 7, 20234 citations

“Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Based on pictures that seventeen (17) toddlers, all one year of age were in a classroom with two (2) staff members.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/19/2023
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on pictures that seventeen (17) toddlers, all one year of age were in a classroom with two (2) staff members adequate supervision could not be maintain. A child was bitten by another child and staff members were not aware of the biting.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/19/2023
“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, #3 and #5 the walls have peeling paint.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/19/2023
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. I reviewed 9 incident reports regarding biting. Seven of the nine were missing, staff or parent signatures, time and date that parent was contacted.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/19/2023

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State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit: July 7, 2026
On file: 30 visits since September 2023 — 14 cited nothing, 11 of those unannounced
Fixed?: All 131 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
Most serious: North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.

Jul 2026 Unannounced visit 11 findings

Unannounced visit · July 7, 2026

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1, on 6/26/2026, a caregiver documented a child under 12 months was initially placed on tummy at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, plastic food service gloves were on a counter accessible to children. In Space 8, small wiggly eyes and die were on the counter in a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8, plastic containing pipe cleaners was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 and one (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 did not have a First Aid certificate on file from an approved organization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2026

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 9/7/2023 had a medical assessment on file dated 11/24/2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go file did not contain emergency contact information for staff.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space 1, a child enrolled had a feeding schedule on file not signed or dated by a parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool rear field play area, a board was missing along the fence line exposing rusty nails and several large holes were observed posing a tripping risk to children. On the play area serving two year old children, a stepping stone was accessible to children with a sharp edge.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 10, an Auvi-Q was not in the original container and a FARE form was on file dated 7/1/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2026

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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 did not have a CPR certificate on file from an approved organization.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2026

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. One the preschool and the two year old outdoor play areas, the resilient surfacing under stationary equipment play structures did not meet sufficient critical depth in the fall zones.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/17/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004279 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Mar 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited

Feb 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited

Feb 2026 Unannounced visit 15 findings

Unannounced visit · February 12, 2026

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space 1, the safe sleep policy was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a CPR card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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. In Space 1, sharp scissors were store in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 3, hand cream stating keep out of reach of children and sharp scissors were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diaper creams were stored in an unlocked tool box in an unlocked closet on a shelf lower than five feet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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. The ABCMS roster is not current.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place or lockdown drill documented is dated 10/31/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 10 a child requiring Benadryl had a permission to administer form on file with no customization for required dosage and parent preferences. In Space 7, a child requiring Auvi-Q had no permission to administer form on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2, teethers wrapped in plastic and loose trash bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diapers wrapped in plastic were stored on the bottom shelf les than five feet accessible to children. In Space 7, a teacher organizer bin containing a small key and a plastic bag with a thermometer was stored on a counter accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The January, 2026 playground inspection was completed by an individual without a current playground safety certificate on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1, it was documented a child 8 months old was initially placed on side to sleep on 1/28/2026, 1/29/2026 and 2/4/2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a medical report on file dated 1/7/2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a TB test on file dated 1/7/2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a First Aid card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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. Two (2) new employees hired 2/9/2026 had a policy signed and dated 2/10/2026 on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 9, a three (3) year old child requiring Benadryl did not have a medical action plan with a physician's signature on file. In Space 9, a four year old child requiring diphenhydramine did not have a medical action plan with a physician's signature on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space 7, three (3) air vents, one emergency fire light and the ceiling area around each vent were not clean and included visible black residue.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004279 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Jan 2026 Announced visit nothing cited

Dec 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited

Oct 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · October 14, 2025

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On October 7, 2025, a staff member yelled at a child during a verbal dispute.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/20/2025

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On October 7, 2025, a staff member bit a three-year-old child on the right cheek resulting in a bruise.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/20/2025

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/31/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60004279 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Jul 2025 Announced visit nothing cited

Jul 2025 Unannounced visit 15 findings

Unannounced visit · July 22, 2025

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 6 and in Space 8 one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have a physician signed FARE plan on file. In Space 4, one child's permission to administer form did not include his name.