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Legacy European Academy

A child care center in Matthews, North Carolina 28105

801 S Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina 28105. (704) 246-9245.

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

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The short answer

The last 24 months 28 violations in 6 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?

11 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 11, 2026.

28 violations cited in the last three years, 28 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

28 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

28 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
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 11, 2026: unannounced2 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 2, lotions for children stating keep out of reach of children were stored in a plastic bin on a shelf lower than five (5) feet accessible to children.”

    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.

  • Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

    “In Spaces 2, 4 and 5 plastic wrap and baggies lower than five feet storing classroom materials were 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: Jun 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 6, 2026: unannounced8 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site.”

    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: Jan 12, 2026. 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 inspectors’ words, 95 words

    “In Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children.”

    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: Jan 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 staff 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025.”

    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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025.”

    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: Jan 6, 2026. 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.

    “In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container.”

    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: Jan 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

    “One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file.”

    Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 12, 2026. 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 hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025.”

    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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

    “Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file.”

    Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 10, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Individual applications were not on file for each child.

    “A child’s application was missing from one randomly selected file.”

    Rule Individual applications were not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 27, 2025: unannounced5 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous 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: Feb 3, 2025. 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.

    “Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file.”

    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: Jan 30, 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.

    “Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “Two (2) employees did not complete the 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jun 4, 2024: unannounced6 violations
  • Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

    “In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented.”

    Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

    “One new staff member’s medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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 #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover.”

    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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today.”

    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.

  • Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

    “Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023.”

    Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

    “One new staff member’s TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 29, 2024: unannounced6 violations
  • All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

    “In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area.”

    Rule All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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 purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray.”

    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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “Bananas and strawberries was listed on today’s menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children.”

    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.

  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

    “Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.”

    Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

All 11 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 11, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Jan 6, 2026Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Nov 10, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Oct 30, 2025Announced visitNo violations cited
Jun 23, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
May 19, 2025Announced visitNo violations cited
Jan 27, 2025Unannounced visit5 violations cited
Oct 10, 2024Announced visitNo violations cited
Jun 4, 2024Unannounced visit6 violations cited
Feb 8, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 29, 2024Unannounced visit6 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Sep 3, 2025.
  • Licensed for 198 children, ages 1 through 12.
  • Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 60004240.
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: Golden Lily LLC.
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 28.
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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