A Home Just Like Home
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
2501 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208. (704) 606-7929.
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The short answer
- 28 violations in the last three years
- Mar 42026 the latest visit on record
- 37 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Mar 4, 2026.
28 violations cited in the last three years, 28 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
28 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 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.
Mar 4, 2026: unannounced7 violations
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A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
“A enrolled child’s emergency medication expired 7/2025.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“A fire drill for the month of February was not completed.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“A current menu was not posted.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“Monthly playground inspections were not available for November and 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 facility’s fire inspection was not completed annually. The last inspection was on 2/18/25.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“A parent’s medication authorization was not up-to-date and last completed in 2024.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“A staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in spaces 1 and 3b/3a.”
Nov 18, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current activity plan was not posted in space 3b.”
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current schedule was not posted in space 3b.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The kitchen door leading from space #3b was not locked.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“A current staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in space 3b.”
Mar 10, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 137 words
“The kitchen door was open and unlocked. (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“A sharp broken piece of equipment was accessible to the children on the playground.”
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The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
“The center’s EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.”
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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 center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant space #1.”
Oct 16, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Space 3b did not have an activity plan posted.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“Space 3b did not have a staff/child ratio sheet posted.”
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The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
“The children in space #2 were one (1) year of age and were not in a space with a direct exit.”
Mar 12, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“An activity plan was not posted in spaces #3a and #1.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“In space #3c, there was no staff member present with the three (3) infants and young toddlers.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“In space #3b, the staff/child ratio was not in compliance. There were eight (8) 1-2 year old children with one (1) teacher.”
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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.
“The TB screening for K.M. was older than 12 months.”
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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. A current fire inspection has not been obtained within 12 months. The last approved fire inspection report is dated 12/13/22.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Staff member D.D. did not complete training for all of the required topics.”
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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.
“Staff member D.D. did not complete all of the required hours. Seven (7) hours still need to be completed.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“In spaces #3b and 2 the staff/child ratio was not posted.”
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The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
“The EPR plan was not available for review during the visit.”
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The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
“In space #3b, the space capacity was over by two (2) children.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 4, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Mar 21, 2024.
- Licensed for 37 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 60004194.
- Restriction: Other - No frying of foods and no laundry done on site.
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: A Home Just Like Home LLC.
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: 3 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 28.
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 |
|---|---|
| A Home Just Like Home This child care provider | 28 |
| Little Debbie Day Care II | 29 |
| Sunshine Daycare and Preschool | 33 |
| Joyce’s Day Care | 4 |
| Mrs. Chris Play and Learn Preschool | 13 |
| Our Future Generation Child Care | 5 |
| Dixon Academy of Charlotte, Inc. | 28 |
| Mrs. Chris Play and Learn #2 | 5 |
| A Child’s Choice Learning Center II | 17 |
| Kidz Are Fun Child Development Center #1 | 8 |
| Kidz Are Fun Child Development Center #2 | 7 |
| Precious Little Angels | 28 |
| Nana’s Nursery | 3 |
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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