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Learning Jungle Sam Newell

A child care center in Matthews, North Carolina 28105

1208 Sam Newell Road, Matthews, North Carolina 28105. (980) 339-5387.

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The last 24 months 57 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Every month

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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?

15 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 15, 2026.

57 violations cited in the last three years, 57 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

57 violations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

57 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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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
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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.

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 15, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “In Space 4, a door to the bathroom was peeling with splinters present. In Space 4, the blind cords were tied together and accessible to children.”

    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: Jun 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

    “The current EPR is dated February 21, 2025.”

    Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

Feb 24, 2026: unannounced3 violations
  • A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

    “A First Aid information sheet was posted; however, on February 19, 2026 the staff member failed to render first aid as described by applying clean gauze to control bleeding and contacting a dentist. As a result, the injury went untreated at the center for approximately seven (7) hours.”

    Rule A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

    “On February 19, 2026, a staff member did not follow the center’s emergency medical care (EMC) plan by not contacting an administrator after a three-year-old child fell out of a chair and hit their mouth on the floor.”

    Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “On February 19, 2026, a staff member did not complete an incident report when a four-year-old child had a seizure.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 8, 2025: unannounced10 violations
  • 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 6, white out and lip plumping gloss was accessible to children in a basket on a table.”

    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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

    “One (1) child enrolled did not have emergency contact information on file.”

    Rule Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional.

    “One (1) child enrolled did not have hospital preference on file.”

    Rule Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 7, one (1) child requiring emergency medication had expired epi-pen dated 7/2025.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 dated September 24, 2025 was received November 19, 2025.”

    Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

    “In Space 7, one (1) child requiring emergency medication had permission to administer form expired 9/10/2025.”

    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 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 2, an eraser wrapped in plastic was located in a drawer accessible to children. In Space 5, small eyes, beads, and paper clips were i unlocked drawer and cabinet accessible to children”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

    “A no smoking and tobacco use sign was not posted in the bus.”

    Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

    “In Space 1, there were not sufficient developmentally toys accessible to children. In Space 2 and Space 6, materials to support the lesson plan were not available.”

    Rule The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 center safe sleep policy is not customized and posted.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Feb 6, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • 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, plastic covered cups and bowls were stored on a shelf lower than five feet. Construction paper wrapped in plastic was on a low shelf in the art materials.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 24, 2025: unannounced20 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “The wooden fence on the preschool play area has several cracked boards with splinters and sharp points. A tricycle on the preschool playground has a cracked seat creating a pinch point.”

    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: Feb 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

    “The date of enrollment is documented before the date of the receipt and signature page. One(1)child received the summary of law after the date of enrollment.”

    Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “One (1) staff member B. Sonko, has an expired qualification letter on file date 1/3/2025.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

    “The HVAC unit on the rear preschool playground did not have a lock on the gate.”

    Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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 1, batteries and white out were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 4, an ice pack chemical compress was observed in a bag hanging lower than five feet.”

    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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “The paint on the stationary equipment on both preschool playgrounds is chipping and peeling.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

    “Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three (3) staff did not review the EPR plan within the annual date.”

    Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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) new staff member did not have documentation of completed CPR on file.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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) new staff member did not have documentation of completed First Aid on file.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

    “Three (3) staff members have outdated annual health questionnaire on file.”

    Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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.

    “One (1) staff member has outdated emergency information form on file.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

    “In Space 2, a string of lights was lower than five feet accessible to children.”

    Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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, two outlets were uncovered.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    “Two (2) veteran staff and one (1) new staff do not have 16 hours orientation within the first 6 weeks on file.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

    “The date of the parent participation plan is documented before the date of the receipt and signature page. The discussion date for the parent participation plan is dated after the child’s date of enrollment for one child.”

    Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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 2 baggies were observed in a cubby and unlocked drawer accessible to children and soft animals with beaded eyes were accessible to children. In Space 4, staples on a bag, plastic on cups and bowls, jewels in a crown in dramatic play area and magnetic trains in block area were observed accessible to children.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

    “One (1) child requiring an epi-pen did not have a physician signed Medical Action Care Plan on file.”

    Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician 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: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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).

    “One (1) staff member, B. Sonko, has expired qualification letter on file date 1/3/2025.”

    Rule 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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    “The last Shelter in Place Drill was documented 8/15/2024.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

    “The statement is signed after the date of one (1) child’s enrollment.”

    Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Dec 10, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “A teacher’s backpack containing Zicam was accessible to children in Space 8.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

    “Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. The same comb was used for multiple children. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE.”

    Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 28, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

    “In each classroom, chipping paint was observed on baseboards, walls and doorways.”

    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: Oct 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

    “The emergency medical care plan had not been updated to reflect current staff that was on the premises at all times.”

    Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jul 29, 2024: unannounced3 violations
  • A violation was found for which there is no item number.

    “Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. The door to the dumpster was open. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2830(c).”

    Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Each child’s diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.

    “The diaper changing mat in space #2 had a torn place in the cover.”

    Rule Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “A bottle of Benadryl was located on the desk in the front lobby of the facility.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 30, 2024: unannounced14 violations
  • All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

    “I observed children in space #7 resting on mats without individual linens.”

    Rule All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “In space #6, the lower hinges on a cabinet door were missing. On the pre-k playground, two nails were exposed from a wooden board in the fence and the bottom part of a board was broken in half.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 did not complete First Aid training from an approved training organization.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “One child did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment.”

    Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.

    “The cots/mats in space #2, space #4, space #7 were not labeled and individually assigned.”

    Rule Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

    “One staff member did not have verification on file that a staff development plan had been completed annually.”

    Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Six children being transported did not have a photograph attached to their emergency contact information.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.

    “In space #6, space #8, and space #9, there were no cots/mats for children to rest on.”

    Rule Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

    “The breakfast menu today listed grits with cheese and pears and milk however the children were served biscuits with grape jelly and milk.”

    Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

    “Attendance for children transported today was not completed.”

    Rule For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “One child did not have a medical exam on file.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    “The last lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was conducted October 13, 2023.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “One staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

All 15 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 15, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Feb 24, 2026Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Dec 8, 2025Unannounced visit10 violations cited
Jun 3, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 3, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 15, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 17, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 11, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Feb 6, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jan 24, 2025Unannounced visit20 violations cited
Dec 10, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Aug 28, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Jul 29, 2024Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Jan 30, 2024Unannounced visit14 violations cited
Jan 30, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since May 13, 2025.
  • Licensed for 169 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 60004091.
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 issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
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: Lj Schools (Carolina) Inc..
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: 5 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 57.
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.

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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