Movement School Southwest Pre-K
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
150 Iverify Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217. (980) 291-2132.
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The short answer
- 42 violations in the last three years
- Feb 62026 the latest visit on record
- 54 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?
11 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 6, 2026.
42 violations cited in the last three years, 42 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
42 violations in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Feb 6, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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 new fire inspection has not been completed; last completed January 10, 2025.”
Jan 12, 2026: unannounced5 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. The roster was in progress and was not complete in ABCMS.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Staff (M.H.), (S.C), and (W.W.) did not complete a health questionnaire annually after the initial health questionnaire. A new staff (V.W.) did not have a health questionnaire on file.”
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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.
“A new staff member (V.W.) did not have an Emergency Information Form on file.”
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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 new fire inspection has not been completed; last completed January 10, 2025.”
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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 did not have an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan on file.”
Dec 15, 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. The facility’s roster was incomplete in ABCMS.”
Sep 4, 2025: unannounced9 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. The facility’s roster was incomplete in ABCMS.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“Files were not available for review; qualification letters and CPR/First Aid cards were available for review.”
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Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
“A child in space 108 Medical Action Plan was not current (September 3, 2024); a child in space 112 did not have a Medical Action Plan on file.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Fire drill was conducted on September 3, 2025, was incomplete.”
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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.
“A child’s medication in space 112 was expired.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“A child in space 108 and a child in space 112 did not have a Permission to Administer Medication Form on file for chronic medication.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The Playground Inspections were not on file.”
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Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
“A child is space 108 and space 112 prescription medication did not have label.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was lasted conducted on February 20, 2025; not practiced every three (3) months.”
Feb 12, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“A child’s enrollment dated was not included on the statement.”
Jan 21, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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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 was not obtained within twelve (12) months; report has not been completed/received.”
Dec 18, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one (1) week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not receive an approved Fire Inspection Report on December 12, 2024.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not completed in October 2024.”
Oct 17, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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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. Staff (S.R.) did not have verification on file that CPR was completed.”
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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. Staff (S.R.) did not have verification on file that First Aid was completed.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Two (2) staff (M.H.) and (C.W.) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.”
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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.
“Staff (M.H.) did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.”
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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.
“Two (2) (M.H.) and (C.W.) staff did not have the Emergency Information form on file/ not updated annually.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“The Medication Administration Permission form was not completed for a child in space 3.”
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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.
“Staff (M.H.) did not provide results (not on file) indicating that they were free of active TB.”
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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 fire inspection was conducted on September 6, 2023; not completed by the annual date.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“The emergency medication for a child in space 3 was not in the original labeled container.”
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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.
“Staff (M.H.) did not complete Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment; training must be on file.”
Jun 3, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was not completed for May 2024; last completed October 18, 2024, and February 18, 2024.”
Feb 29, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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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. Staff (C.M., K.C., L.C., and R.S.) did not successfully complete certification in CPR training.”
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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. Staff (C.M., K.C., L.C., and R.S.) did not successfully complete certification in First Aid.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“A staff member (L.F.) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.”
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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.
“A staff member (L.C.) did not have the required Emergency Information form on file.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“There was not a completed permission to administer medication form for (D.S.).”
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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 incomplete.”
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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 fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection of September 2, 2022.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The enrollment dates were incomplete for (A.H.) and (T.H.)”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were incomplete.”
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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.
“Staff (R.S.) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”
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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.
“Staff members (C.M. and K.C., ) did not review/complete the required Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to employment.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Aug 11, 2025.
- Licensed for 54 children, ages 3 through 5.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 60004250.
- Restriction: Other - Minus One.
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: Movement Foundation.
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 42.
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 |
|---|---|
| Movement School Southwest Pre-K This child care provider | 42 |
| Victory Christian Center Preschool Bldg. #1 | 35 |
| Auntie Mammie’s Daycare | 19 |
| Kamina Mcmilliandba Kamina’s Play and Learn Center | 15 |
| The Early Learning Center | 13 |
| Superlative Child Care | 10 |
| Jaznee’s Wonderland | 21 |
| Ms Horton’s Little Angels Day Care | 4 |
| Phillips Learning Center | 9 |
| Cathey’s Child Care | 3 |
| Children’s Academy at Lakepointe | 36 |
| Achievers and Believers Family Daycare Home | 9 |
| Mrs. J’s New Beginning | 35 |
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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