Elevation Church
A child care center in Matthews, North Carolina 28105
11416 E Independence Blvd Suite N, Matthews, North Carolina 28105. (704) 246-0800.
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The short answer
- 32 violations in the last three years
- Feb 252026 the latest visit on record
- 158 children, its capacity in the state’s list
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
5 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 25, 2026.
32 violations cited in the last three years, 32 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
32 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 25, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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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 facility does not have an ABCMS roster on file with the NCDCDEE.”
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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 6/12/23 signed and dated the policy 6/27/23. One (1) child enrolled 5/19/2022 signed and dated the policy 6/27/2022.”
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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 105, an epi-pen was stored in a bag lower than five feet accessible to children.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“On the toddler outdoor play area concrete blocks installed to hold the poles for the shade had sharp corners exposed, the wood borders had splintering and a metal bench had sharp edges with rust exposed under seat slats.”
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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 146, plastic baggies were accessible to children in two (2) bags on hooks lower than five feet.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“On the play area serving preschoolers, the resilient surfacing was less did not meet the critical height requirement at the end of the slide.”
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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 copies of each child’s application including emergency information and emergency information for each staff member.”
Jul 21, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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 102, one child requiring emergency medication had an Auvi-Q injector expired 6/23/2025.”
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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 March 13, 2025 was not submitted within one week of the inspection visit.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“Two (2) emergency medications were not in original container and did not have the original label.”
Mar 3, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“Bolts were missing on the stationary play equipment near the slide creating a pinch point.”
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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 (2) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.”
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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) staff members did not have a health professional listed on the Emergency Information Form.”
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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 2, outlets near the bathroom were incovered.”
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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 (2) employees did not have a TB Test on file prior to employment.”
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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 Spaces 2 a grocery bag full of supplies, a small bubble wand in a child’s backpack and a teacher storage drawer on a counter with plastic was accessible to children. In Space 3 paper clips and snack baggies were observed on a counter accessible to children. In Space 5, soiled clothes in a plastic bag were on a hook lower than five feet accessible to children.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“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 3, hand sanitizer and bleach solution were stored lower than five feet accessible to children.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch under the stationary equipment on the preschool playground did not meet critical depth required.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“A child requiring emergency medication did not have a medical action plan on file signed by a physician.”
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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 (6) employees did not have a signed policy on file prior to employment.”
Sep 11, 2024: unannounced5 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file. The letter expired September 10, 2024.”
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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.
“A new staff member’s medical report was older than 12 months from hire date.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Verification was not on file that a fire drill was conducted in the month of August 2024.”
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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.
“A new staff member’s TB test was older than 12 months from hire date.”
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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).
“A staff member’s qualification letter expired September 10, 2024.”
Mar 13, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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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 #102, there were two aerosol cans of sunscreen not stored in locked storage.”
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Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
“In space #105, the vinyl on six mats used for napping was torn.”
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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’s medical report was older than 12 months from the hire date.”
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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.
“The parent did not complete the top portion of the medical report for one child.”
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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 staff member’s TB test was older than 12 months from the hire date.”
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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 approved fire inspection was completed December 29, 2022.”
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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 #102, there were eleven bottles/containers of sunscreen with no permission from parents on file. There was also six containers of diaper creams with no permission and one container of bug repellent with no permission.”
All 5 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 25, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Sep 29, 2017.
- Capacity: 158 children, ages 0 through 5.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 60003506.
- Restriction: Other - No more than 50% of license capacity on the playground at any one time.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Elevation Church.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- North Carolina’s licence for this facility is not star-rated: GS 110-106.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 529 child care providers in Mecklenburg County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 14; this one had 32.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Crown Point After School Enrichment Program | 8 |
| Every Child Is Special | 1 |
| Christ Our Shepherd Child Care | 58 |
| Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Center | 38 |
| Mt Moriah Child Development Center, Inc. | 13 |
| National Child Care Institute | 18 |
| The Sunrise Academy Child Development Center | 37 |
| Elevation Church This child care provider | 32 |
| Ms. Schucky’s Childcare | 6 |
| Cos Kids | 38 |
| The Goddard School | 26 |
| Harbor View Creative Learning Center | 32 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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