Gastonia · Licensed center
Toddler Time Child Care Inc.
- Medium center, licensed for 84 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at 3 of its 7 licensing inspections since August 2023.
Of the 86 Charlotte-area centers with 7 licensing inspections, 17% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 2% had rules cited at all 7, 3% at none.
Licensing inspections
Dec 17, 20244 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. One (1) spray bottle of Black Ice Little Trees spray with the warning label “keep away from children” was observed in the transportation vehicle cupholder and accessible to children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3a/b, one (1) prescription medication, EpiPenJr. (2pk), had an expiration date of August 2024. In space #4, one (1) prescription inhaler, Ventolin, had an expiration date of November 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, R.D., employed on February 17, 2011, did not have a current criminal background check on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
“Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1b, one (1) child enrolled on February 5, 2024, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review. In space 3a/b, one (1) child enrolled on August 29, 2022, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma or a Medical Action Plan – Allergy and Anaphylaxis on file and available for review. In space #4, one (1) child enrolled on June 17, 2029, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
Jan 16, 20244 citations
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on September 1, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated March 18, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
“The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, thirteen (13) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes table food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume formula at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
“Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #3a/b, two (2) outlets on a surge protector on top of the cubbies, and three (3) outlets on a surge protector on the teacher’s desk were not covered with safety plugs.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 5, 2022, was last updated on May 2, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on April 10, 2019, was last updated on April 8, 2019.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
Aug 21, 20233 citations
“When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The Medication Administration Permission Form and the Medication Administration Record for one (1) medication, last administered on June 28, 2023, was not on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
“For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. Twenty-one (21) children were occupying Space #1a. Per the permit, the facility meets enhanced space requirements. The maximum capacity of Space #1a is ten (10) children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023
“Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In Space #1a, two (2) staff members were caring for twenty-one (21) children, one (1) to six (6) years of age.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023
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State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- May 20, 2026
- On file
- 7 visits since August 2023 — 4 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 11 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.
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · December 17, 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) spray bottle of Black Ice Little Trees spray with the warning label “keep away from children” was observed in the transportation vehicle cupholder and accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3a/b, one (1) prescription medication, EpiPenJr. (2pk), had an expiration date of August 2024. In space #4, one (1) prescription inhaler, Ventolin, had an expiration date of November 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, R.D., employed on February 17, 2011, did not have a current criminal background check on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1b, one (1) child enrolled on February 5, 2024, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review. In space 3a/b, one (1) child enrolled on August 29, 2022, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma or a Medical Action Plan – Allergy and Anaphylaxis on file and available for review. In space #4, one (1) child enrolled on June 17, 2029, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000345 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · January 16, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on September 1, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated March 18, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, thirteen (13) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes table food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume formula at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #3a/b, two (2) outlets on a surge protector on top of the cubbies, and three (3) outlets on a surge protector on the teacher’s desk were not covered with safety plugs.
Violation corrected during visit
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 5, 2022, was last updated on May 2, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on April 10, 2019, was last updated on April 8, 2019.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000345 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · August 21, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The Medication Administration Permission Form and the Medication Administration Record for one (1) medication, last administered on June 28, 2023, was not on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. Twenty-one (21) children were occupying Space #1a. Per the permit, the facility meets enhanced space requirements. The maximum capacity of Space #1a is ten (10) children.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of August 28, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In Space #1a, two (2) staff members were caring for twenty-one (21) children, one (1) to six (6) years of age.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000345 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Details
- Address
- 132 E Hudson Blvd
- License
- 36000345, active
- Quality program
- Four Star License
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All checked July 2026.
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 11, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000345 under License Number, and open the result.
Medium means the middle half of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 51 to 162 children. Small is 11 to 50; large is 163 to 528.