Little Bright Childcare Development Center
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
3815 the Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205. (910) 723-2819.
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The short answer
- 58 violations in the last three years
- Mar 92026 the latest visit on record
- 92 children, its licensed capacity
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?
10 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Mar 9, 2026.
58 violations cited in the last three years, 58 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
58 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Mar 9, 2026: unannounced9 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“There was not a current lesson plan posted.”
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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.
“A bottle of White Out was observed on top of the operator’s working table in spaces #1-3.”
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Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
“Training hours obtained in 2025 were not documented and tracked on the required DCDEE on-going training tracking tool.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“There was not a current menu posted or available. The menu was printed and posted after lunch during the visit.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“A playground inspection report was not on file for the month of December 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 last DCDEE annual fire inspection on file was dated March 4, 2026.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“The operator was required eight hours of annual in-service training and provided two hours of training documentation.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The RTGF was not monitored current. Approximately five children no longer enrolled were still maintained in the file with their emergency contact information/application page.”
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There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
“The posted plan was not current and had designated staff listed who were no longer employed and working at the facility.”
Feb 20, 2026: unannounced3 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. On December 18, 2025, four current staff members were not linked to the facility within the ABCMS. Today, two out of the four past due newly hired staff were no longer employed at the facility. Two staff were not linked to the center. (REPEATED VIOLATION)”
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Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
“The children were served food that was ordered and delivered to the enter. The posted menu was not updated to reflect the change in menu items before the meal was served.”
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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.
“Two sippy cups brought from the child’s home was monitored not labeled or dated.”
Dec 18, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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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. Four current employees were not linked in the ABCMS to the center within five business days.”
Mar 26, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The center does not have the current plan printed or reviewed with existing staff.”
Mar 13, 2025: unannounced13 violations
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A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.
“There was not evidence of the approved curriculum was being implemented with four-year-old children. There were not any quarterly assessments, evidence of the lesson plan being implemented throughout the classroom.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“A current CBC letter was not on file for the center administrator.”
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A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
“Three children’s files were monitored for compliance and two children did not have an annual off premises permission signed and dated by the child’s parents.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“The outdoor awning or covering was monitored with holes in the roof and covering warped and hanging. There were parts where there were exposed hardware/nails. The hand railing to a stationary play piece was monitored broken off and taped. The Little Tykes Tree house was monitored with a missing part and an open hole remaining.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
“The diaper changing surface was monitored with children’s completed artwork stored on top of the table.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“A one-year-old child was grouped with 3-three-year-old children in space 1-3.”
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For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
“A one-year-old child was cared for in space #1-3 where presented materials were not developmentally appropriate for the one-year-old child.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“The operator was due to renew CMT training by September 24, 2024.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“One topic required within the first six weeks of employment was not documented as completed for A. McCrory.”
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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 annual DCDEE Fire inspection report was due no later than February 27, 2025. The inspection report was not obtained until March 4, 2025.”
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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).
“The center administrator CBC qualification expired February 27, 2025.”
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The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
“There were fallen leaves monitored inside of the corners of the fenced in playground. There was standing water monitored inside of three dump trucks.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“Three staff did not document a review of the EPR plan.”
Nov 18, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 154 words
“A violation was found for which there is no item number. (a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous foods, including foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers, shall be obtained only from sources that are permitted or inspected by a local health department, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or other government agency. The use of food packaged in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a commercial food processing establishment is prohibited. Food prepared at home and sent to a child care center to be shared with other children shall be limited to baked goods that are not potentially hazardous foods. Expired frozen baloney was found in stand-alone freezer in the kitchen. The food expired November 5, 2024. The expired food was removed. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804”
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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 hired August 2024 did not obtain CPR training within 90 days of employment.”
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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 staff member hired August 2024 did not obtain FA training within 90 days of employment.”
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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 current medical was not on file for a rehired staff person.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Incident logs were monitored not current. Completed incident reports were maintained with the incident report log, instead of being filed in the child’s file.”
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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 TB screening or negative TB results were not on file for rehired staff person.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A safety drill was not completed/documented at least once every three months. The last drill documented was August 12, 2024. The operator updated the drill log during the visit and listed a drill was completed October 24, 2024.”
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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.
“A center ITS_SDIS plan was monitored posted in space #5. However, each individual signed ITS-SIDS policy was posted in the classroom rather than the applicable child’s file. The signed children’s signed SIDS policy was removed from the wall and filed.”
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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.
“A staff person hired August 2024 did not obtain CMT training within 90 days of employment.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The EPR/Ready to Go File was monitored not current with missing children’s application, center allergy list, and current incident report forms.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The center’s printed EPR plan was not current with former staff and consultant listed.”
Jul 8, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 139 words
“(a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous foods, including foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers, shall be obtained only from sources that are permitted or inspected by a local health department, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or other government agency. The use of food packaged in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a commercial food processing establishment is prohibited. Food prepared at home and sent to a child care center to be shared with other children shall be limited to baked goods that are not potentially hazardous foods. Expired food was found in stand alone freezer, a refrigerator/freezer and on a shelf near the infant room. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“A covered pot of sweet potatoes was observed in the refrigerator with no label or date.”
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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 #4 two air fresheners were accessible to children in the bathroom. The door was locked however not shut and was opened easily by the consultant.”
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All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.
“The window unit air conditioner was installed improperly, open spaces were observed and dead gnats were observed on the window sills.”
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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 5 an infant was observed sleeping on her stomach. The caregiver did not have a safe sleep chart for the infant for today and had not documented the time and that the child was placed on her back to sleep.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“Three staff were interviewed and stated that posted menus have not been followed. The posted food has not been available to prepare and serve. A current menu was not posted upon arrival for today’s visit. A current menu was posted during the visit today.”
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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 customized and posted in Space 5 which is the infant room.”
Jun 26, 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 4 a staff bathroom was unlocked. An aerosol air freshener was left in a window sill and accessible to children.”
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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 5 Infant Feeding Schedules were not up to date to reflect 2 children are now eating solid foods.”
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Bottles were propped.
“In Space 5 one child was propped on a pillow on the floor while eating a bottle.”
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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 5, the safe sleep check was not completed for the sleeping infant. After review, all safe sleep check sheets began at 12 noon and did not include the am times.”
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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 5, 2 children had bottles with wrong dates and one child had a sippy cup with no date.”
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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 4 and Space 5 plastic wrapped diapers were accessible to children in unlocked changing table storage.”
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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 5, the policy was not posted.”
Mar 15, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.
“There were not the following indicators: designated writing center, children’s quarterly assessments, children’s portfolios, or teacher’s guidebook maintained or accessible in space# (1-3).”
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Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
“Lunch was in process of being served to children. The menu posted in space #5 was not modified before the changes were made and served to children.”
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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 annual fire inspection was due no later than February 22, 2024. The annual inspection was not obtained until February 27,2024.”
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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 posted ITS-SIDS policy in space #5 was not customized and only a sample.”
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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 was not current. An area map, blank current incident reports, allergy list and nutritional information were not in the RTGF.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The EPR plan was not current. The consultant’s information was not current. Pages were missing from the template plan.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 13 violations cited |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Apr 7, 2022.
- Licensed for 92 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 60003972.
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: Little Bright Childcare Development Center.
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.
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 58.
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 |
|---|---|
| Little Bright Childcare Development Center This child care provider | 58 |
| Cnt for Children D.C. at Kilgo United Meth. Church | 24 |
| Tender Hearts Child Care Inc. | 22 |
| Fairyland Academy | 62 |
| Chantilly Elementary Asep | 5 |
| Highland Mill Montessori Elementary Asep | 6 |
| Joyland Academy | 14 |
| Marcia Playmate | 29 |
| Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters | 28 |
| Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Presch | 27 |
| Taylor’s Playhouse | 8 |
| Alliance Center for Education Stephanie Jennings | 41 |
| The Phoenix Academy | 76 |
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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