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God’s Creation Scholar Academy

A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28206

2631 Lucena Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206. (980) 498-2732.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 14 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Every month

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?

9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 26, 2026.

14 violations cited in the last three years, 14 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

14 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

14 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Jun 26, 2026: unannounced4 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “A child’s emergency medication was stored behind lock and key.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

    “Two over the counter medications did not include the measuring cup or syringe to accurately measure medication if needed.”

    Rule Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “The medication permission forms did not list the amount of medication or the route for which the medication should be administered.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “One (1) child’s medical action plan was not completed fully. The 2nd page of the form was incomplete.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 5, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child’s needs are met.

    “Three (3) children had medications listed on individual medical action plans that were not onsite.”

    Rule Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “Three (3) children did not have medication authorizations completed for emergency medications and over the counter medications.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 14, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • 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.

    “The safe sleep documentation for the child sleeping indicated the teacher laid the infant down on her tummy. The teacher confirmed she laid the child on their tummy and not their back. Repeat violation”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 17, 2024: unannounced7 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “The edge of an area rug next to shelving units in Space 1 was curled up posing a tripping hazard. Acorns were observed on the infant/toddler playground posing a choking hazard.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “The kitchen door was observed unlocked and the door was cracked open. I pushed the door open and observed no staff inside. The door at the rear of the kitchen was cracked opened as well and I observed a mop bucket filled with water and Clorox bleach stored on the floor.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

    “A portion of the ceiling in the hallway was cut out due to a reported issue with the air conditioning. Walls were observed chipped and with peeling paint in Space 3.”

    Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “The safe sleep checks were not completed as required for children under 12 months of age. Two (2) infants did not have current safe sleep checks available for review and the safe sleep check for the sleeping infant was not completed with the required information. The position of the infant was not noted and the teacher did not initial checking on the infant.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

    “A child who was 18 months old was grouped with children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old.”

    Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

    “One (1) teacher was present with eight (8) children ages 1 - 3 years old.”

    Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 14, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

    “A child’s signed discipline policy did not indicate the date of enrollment.”

    Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 9 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 26, 2026Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Dec 11, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 5, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Oct 9, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
May 21, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 14, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Dec 17, 2024Unannounced visit7 violations cited
Jun 6, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 10, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Mar 11, 2018.
  • Licensed for 56 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 60003844.
  • Restriction: Other - Building A - Capacity 36 children Building B - Capacity 20 children.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: God’s Creation Scholar Academy.
Source:

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?

  • Star Rated License: 4 stars of five.
Source:

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 14.
Source:

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.

11 of the 529 in Mecklenburg County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Robbin’s Loving Day Care Home2
Druid Hills Elementary Asep2
Kid’s Palace4
Lockwood Development Center44
Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn27
Druid Hills Academy34
Walter G Byers Elementary15
Highland Renaissance Academy45
Cultural Giving Development Center39
God’s Creation Scholar Academy This child care provider14
Brighter Minds Academy 251
Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk23

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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