Charlotte · Licensed center
Tutor Time Steele Creek
- Large play-based center, licensed for 195 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- A Tutor Time center. The chain is owned by American Securities, a private-equity firm.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 13 of its 20 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 12, 20263 citations
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) diaper cream in space four (4) permission to administer had expired.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
“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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for seven (7)children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
“The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The professional development plan was not reviewed annually for one (1) staff member.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
Feb 10, 20261 citation
“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. An incident report did not include all the information required in rule.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2026
Nov 17, 20251 citation
“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. Three (3) outlets in space five (5) and two (2) in the Stem room did not have safety plugs in them.”
Violation corrected during visit
Oct 21, 20252 citations
“The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not served to children during lunch.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/23/2025
“Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. A child with an allergy to milk was able to access milk and drink it. A child's medical action plan was not followed when they had an allergic reaction to milk.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/23/2025
Oct 1, 20251 citation
“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. One (1 staff was observed eating Lays potato chips in the hallway.”
Violation corrected during visit
Sep 17, 20251 citation
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year old child was left alone and unsupervised in a classroom for eight (8) minutes.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/1/2025
May 28, 20254 citations
“Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's photograph was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
“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. Emergency medical care information was not updated annually for two (2) children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in one (1) child's file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
Jan 14, 20251 citation
“Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.Two staff members did not handle a four year old child in an appropriate manner while leading the child from the bathroom and placing the child on a cot, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-91(10) regarding the care and treatment of children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2025
Dec 4, 20246 citations
“A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space five (5) for reference.”
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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
“All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The depth of the mulch under the climbing structure on the older children's playground does not meet requirements.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
“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. Electrical outlets which were located in space six (6) and seven (7) used by children were not covered with safety plugs and not located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.”
Violation corrected during visit
2 more from this inspection
“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's first aid training was renewed after its expiration date.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
“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 (1) staff member's CPR was renewed after its expiration date.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
Sep 17, 20241 citation
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On more than on occasion staff/child ratios were not met. The time out of ratio ranged from minutes up to fifteen minutes.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2024
Jun 12, 20248 citations
“Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Documentation of three (3) staff's on-going training was not on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
“A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not signed by the parent of one (1) enrolled child.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
“Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. Written permission from the parent of one (1) enrolled child was not updated annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
“Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) child care provider did not have a medical report on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
4 more from this inspection
“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. On or before the first day of work, two (2) staff's results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was not on file.”
Violation corrected during visit
“New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation that two (2) new staff, who had contact with children , received at least 16 hrs orientation.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
“Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not on file for one (1) enrolled child.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
“Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A McDonald's cup was located on the counter in space six (6).”
Violation corrected during visit
May 29, 20243 citations
“Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Corn starch to be administered was not in an original container.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for Aquaphor and Corn starch did not include how much to administer, and how often to administer.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
“Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. One (1) staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after cleaning a child's nose, before cleaning a table.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
Jan 23, 20241 citation
“Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. There was not a sufficient amount of available toys to provide activities for vigorous play and large muscle development on the toddler playground.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/2/2024
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- May 12, 2026
- On file
- 20 visits since August 2023 — 7 cited nothing, 7 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 33 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 3 findings
Unannounced visit · May 12, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) diaper cream in space four (4) permission to administer had expired.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for seven (7)children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The professional development plan was not reviewed annually for one (1) staff member.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Feb 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · February 10, 2026
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. An incident report did not include all the information required in rule.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Nov 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · November 17, 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. Three (3) outlets in space five (5) and two (2) in the Stem room did not have safety plugs in them.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · October 21, 2025
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not served to children during lunch.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/23/2025
Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. A child with an allergy to milk was able to access milk and drink it. A child's medical action plan was not followed when they had an allergic reaction to milk.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/23/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · October 1, 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. One (1 staff was observed eating Lays potato chips in the hallway.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · September 17, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year old child was left alone and unsupervised in a classroom for eight (8) minutes.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/1/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
May 2025 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · May 28, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's photograph was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
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. Emergency medical care information was not updated annually for two (2) children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child.
Violation corrected during visit
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in one (1) child's file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · January 14, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.Two staff members did not handle a four year old child in an appropriate manner while leading the child from the bathroom and placing the child on a cot, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-91(10) regarding the care and treatment of children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit 6 findings
Unannounced visit · December 4, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space five (5) for reference.
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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The depth of the mulch under the climbing structure on the older children's playground does not meet requirements.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
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. Electrical outlets which were located in space six (6) and seven (7) used by children were not covered with safety plugs and not located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
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. One (1) staff member's first aid training was renewed after its expiration date.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
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 (1) staff member's CPR was renewed after its expiration date.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · September 17, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On more than on occasion staff/child ratios were not met. The time out of ratio ranged from minutes up to fifteen minutes.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2024 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · June 12, 2024
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Documentation of three (3) staff's on-going training was not on file.
Violation corrected during visit
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not signed by the parent of one (1) enrolled child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. Written permission from the parent of one (1) enrolled child was not updated annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) child care provider did not have a medical report on file.
Violation corrected during visit
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. On or before the first day of work, two (2) staff's results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was not on file.
Violation corrected during visit
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation that two (2) new staff, who had contact with children , received at least 16 hrs orientation.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation of receipt of operational policies was not on file for one (1) enrolled child.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A McDonald's cup was located on the counter in space six (6).
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
May 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · May 29, 2024
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Corn starch to be administered was not in an original container.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for Aquaphor and Corn starch did not include how much to administer, and how often to administer.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. One (1) staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after cleaning a child's nose, before cleaning a table.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/5/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · January 23, 2024
Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. There was not a sufficient amount of available toys to provide activities for vigorous play and large muscle development on the toddler playground.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/2/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003274 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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How they teach
Play-based
“Our proprietary approach, Learn as We Grow ®, is defined by play-based, hands-on, inquiry-driven experiences”
Who cares for your child
Lisa Taylor (Director), 18 years in early childhood.
A day here
- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round
- Meals
- Nutritious meals and snacks included in tuition; infant tuition may include diapers and wipes (all Tutor Time schools)
- Diapers
- May be included in tuition for infants (all Tutor Time schools)
- Updates for parents
- SproutAbout family app (activity updates, classroom photos, live streaming video) (all Tutor Time schools)
- Schedule
- full-time, part-time (all Tutor Time schools)
- Closed
- 7 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day (plus in-service closures on Presidents' Day and Columbus Day) (all Tutor Time schools)
Details
- Website
- tutortime.com
- Address
- 13526 Erwin Road
- License
- 60003274, active
- Quality program
- Four Star License
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks to 12 years
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Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff tutortime.com
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Diapers, Schedule — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
- Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
- Hours — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
- Calendar, Closed — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com/…/ilcg101-enrollment-packet-tt.pdf
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003274 under License Number, and open the result.
- Website — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 tutortime.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003274 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 tutortime.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 american-securities.com
Tutor Time is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 163 to 528 children. Small is 11 to 50; medium is 51 to 162.