The Nest Schools
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
3200 McKee Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270. (704) 847-0046.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 127 violations in the last three years
- Jul 72026 the latest visit on record
- 199 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?
29 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 7, 2026.
127 violations cited in the last three years, 127 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
117 violations in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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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.
Jul 7, 2026: unannounced11 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“On the preschool rear field play area, a board was missing along the fence line exposing rusty nails and several large holes were observed posing a tripping risk to children. On the play area serving two year old children, a stepping stone was accessible to children with a sharp edge.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 did not have a CPR certificate on file from an approved organization.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 and one (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 did not have a First Aid certificate on file from an approved organization.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“In Space 1, on 6/26/2026, a caregiver documented a child under 12 months was initially placed on tummy at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One (1) child enrolled 9/7/2023 had a medical assessment on file dated 11/24/2023.”
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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 Fire Inspection conducted 2/12/2026 was submitted to the Division 6/17/2026.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In Space 1, plastic food service gloves were on a counter accessible to children. In Space 8, small wiggly eyes and die were on the counter in a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8, plastic containing pipe cleaners was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet.”
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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.
“In Space 10, an Auvi-Q was not in the original container and a FARE form was on file dated 7/1/2025.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“One the preschool and the two year old outdoor play areas, the resilient surfacing under stationary equipment play structures did not meet sufficient critical depth in the fall zones.”
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The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
“The ready to go file did not contain emergency contact information for staff.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
“In Space 1, a child enrolled had a feeding schedule on file not signed or dated by a parent.”
Feb 12, 2026: unannounced15 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 ABCMS roster is not current.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“In Space 1, sharp scissors were store in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 3, hand cream stating keep out of reach of children and sharp scissors were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diaper creams were stored in an unlocked tool box in an unlocked closet on a shelf lower than five feet accessible to children.”
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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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a CPR card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.”
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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. A staff member hired 10/15/2025 had a First Aid card on file dated 1/28/2026. The card was not in the staff file.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“In Space 7, three (3) air vents, one emergency fire light and the ceiling area around each vent were not clean and included visible black residue.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“In Space 1, it was documented a child 8 months old was initially placed on side to sleep on 1/28/2026, 1/29/2026 and 2/4/2026.”
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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.
“One (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a medical report on file dated 1/7/2026.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“In Space 9, a three (3) year old child requiring Benadryl did not have a medical action plan with a physician’s signature on file. In Space 9, a four year old child requiring diphenhydramine did not have a medical action plan with a physician’s signature on file.”
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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 January, 2026 playground inspection was completed by an individual without a current playground safety certificate on file.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“One (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 had a TB test on file dated 1/7/2026.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In Space 10 a child requiring Benadryl had a permission to administer form on file with no customization for required dosage and parent preferences. In Space 7, a child requiring Auvi-Q had no permission to administer form on file.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In Space 2, teethers wrapped in plastic and loose trash bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf lower than five feet. In Space 4, diapers wrapped in plastic were stored on the bottom shelf les than five feet accessible to children. In Space 7, a teacher organizer bin containing a small key and a plastic bag with a thermometer was stored on a counter accessible to children.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last shelter in place or lockdown drill documented is dated 10/31/2025.”
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The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
“In Space 1, the safe sleep policy was not posted.”
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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.
“Two (2) new employees hired 2/9/2026 had a policy signed and dated 2/10/2026 on file.”
Oct 14, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“On October 7, 2025, a staff member bit a three-year-old child on the right cheek resulting in a bruise.”
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
“On October 7, 2025, a staff member yelled at a child during a verbal dispute.”
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There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”
Jul 22, 2025: unannounced15 violations
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A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
“One (1) child enrolled 1/6/2025 had a statement acknowledging receipt and explanation of the policy dated 1/15/2025.”
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A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
“One (1) child enrolled 1/6/2025 had a safe sleep policy on file dated 1/30/2025.”
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A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
“One (1) child did not have a signed statement on or before enrollment acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of Child Care Law.”
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Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
“The HVAC units located on the preschool/school age and the twos play area had a carabiner hook only on the gates and did not have a mesh guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Three (3) staff members did not have the health questionnaire on file on or before the first day of work.”
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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.
“Three (3) employees did not have the Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Five (5) employees, including the Director, did not receive six hours or training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment.”
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Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
“In Space 1, it was documented on 7/16/2025 that a child under 12 months of age was placed on the tummy for initial sleep position.”
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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 only playground inspection on file was dated July 15, 2025 completed by the regional director.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Six (6) employees, including the Director, did not have documentation showing that each received at least 16 hours orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment.”
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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 obtained within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. The Fire Inspection was completed April 9 , 2025. The previous Fire Inspection was completed January 5, 2024.The operator did not submit the Fire Inspection on a form provided by the Division within one week of the inspection.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In Space 6 and in Space 8 one (1) child requiring emergency medication did not have a physician signed FARE plan on file. In Space 4, one child’s permission to administer form did not include his name.”
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“In Space 8, allergy information for one (1) child was not posted near the eating area.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch under the stationary equipment located on the preschool and school age playground measured 4.25” in depth at the greatest depth in the area located at the end of the slide.”
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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.
“Five (5) employees did not have a signed acknowledgement on file prior to providing care on the first day of work.”
Jun 3, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
“Two gates were not locked and HVAC units were accessible to children on outdoor play area serving two year old and three year children.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“A backpack containing sunscreen was on a bench located on the play ground serving two year old children. A backpack containing an epi pen was accessible to children located on a fence lower then five feet on a play area serving three year old children.”
May 20, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“An infant was held by a visitor without parental consent and a qualifying letter on file.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“The Incident Log was not up to date/maintained and reports were not filed in the child’s file for review.”
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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.
“Three (3) new staff members did not have the policy signed and on file prior to employment.”
May 6, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Staff used a cellular telephone or other two-way functioning voice communication device when there was not an emergency and when the vehicle was not parked in a safe location. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a staff member was using a cellular phone while a child was on the bus.”
Mar 28, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“One new employee, S. Reed did not have a qualifying letter on file at the facility.”
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All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
“In Space 1 an infant was fed while propped on a Boppy.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“In Space 5, a teacher’s purse containing hand sanitizer was accessible to children in a unlocked closet.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“One new employee did not have a staff file for review.”
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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 1, outlets were uncovered on a surge protector on the counter accessible to children.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“The center was out of ratio for approximately three (3) hours Thursday, March 20, 2025.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“The last fire drill was conducted December 9, 2024.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In Space 1, 5, 6, and 7 plastic and small parts were accessible to children in unlocked drawers and cabinets.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“The Director, K. Cudnik did not have a CBC Letter on file prior to employment. The letter is dated March 27, 2025 and date of employment is March 3, 2025. Ms. Cudnik has been in the facility.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last shelter in place or lockdown drill was conducted October 16, 2024.”
Feb 26, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“Four (4) children previously enrolled for over 30 days did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file.”
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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.
“Three (3) children did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“Space 10 had 25 children ages 3-5 present with (2) teachers from 9:50 am - 10:37 am. This is a repeat violation.”
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For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
“Space 10 had 25 children ages 3-5 present with two (2) teachers from 9:50 am - 10:37 am. The space is approved for 22 children.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“Four (4) children currently or previously enrolled did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file within 30 days after enrollment.”
Feb 24, 2025: unannounced12 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“One staff member S. Tirumalaraju does not have a CBC Qualifying Letter on file.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“In Space 1 white out was observed unlocked on the counter lower then five (5) feet. In Space 6 and Space 9 batteries were observed in unlocked drawers and a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8 paint daubers labeled keep out of reach of children were observed in the art area. In Space 9, cocoa butter stick labeled keep out of reach of children and batteries was observed on a counter in an unlocked teacher storage drawer.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member does not have current CPR certification on file.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member does not have current First Aid certification on file.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“In Space 8 nineteen (19) children ages two-three were present with two (2) teachers.”
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Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
“In Spaces 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 bottles and/or cups brought from home were not dated.”
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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 on file is dated January 5, 2024.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In Space 1, paper clips and baggies were observed on the counter accessible to children. In Space 4, a plastic bag on the fence was observed accessible to children. In Space 6, hair bandsand small stickers wre observed in an unlocked drawer. In Space 8 small legos, small puzzle pieces and a plastic bag on the counter were observed.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“One staff member S. Tirumalaraju hired October 28, 2024 does not have a CBC Qualifying Letter on file.”
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“In Space 4, a Dunkin Donut cup was observed on the counter accessible and in view to children”
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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.
“Three (3) staff members do not have training on file within 90 days of employment.”
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The operator made an effort to falsify information.
“A CBC Qualifying Letter for S. Tirumalaraju was altered.”
Jan 21, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
“The EMC plan dated 12/2024 was in place the date of the incident. The person(s) responsible for administering First Aid did not administer first aid and the person(s) administering First Aid were not listed on the EMC.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“The Incident Log documentation had the wrong date of incident. The date of incident was logged in as 1/9/2025 and the date submitted was documented as 1/10/2025.”
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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.
“The incident report dated 1/8/2025 did not have the time the parent was notified or the type of injury, bite, documented.”
Jul 30, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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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 not posted.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“In child are centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. In space #4, there was an art easel, dirty laundry, and child size steps being stored in the restroom. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2817.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member’s CPR training was completed with an agency that is not approved. One staff member’s CPR training was completed by an approved agency however, the course was not approved.”
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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. Two staff members First Aid training was completed with an agency that is not approved. One staff member’s First Aid training was completed by an approved agency however, the course was not approved.”
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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.
“One staff member with a hire date of June 17, 2024 had a medical report on file dated July 9, 2024. One staff with a hire date of January 22, 2024 had a medical report on file dated January 21, 2023.”
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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.
“One staff member’s emergency information was dated July 21, 2023.”
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Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
“In space #3, two sippy cups containing milk was present with no date on either cup.”
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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.
“In space #1 and #2, Camilia liquid drops for teething was present for two children. The liquid drops were not in the original packaging. In space #1 and #2, diaper creams present for four children was not labeled with the child’s name.”
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The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
“The safe sleep policy was not posted in space #1.”
Jul 19, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
“Staff did not notify a Division representative on within seven days of the injury on July 5, 2024 that required medical attention.”
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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.
“Staff did not complete incident reports for injuries that occurred on June 28, 2024 and July 5, 2024 involving a two year old child.”
Jan 3, 2024: unannounced26 violations
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A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child’s safety or the safety of others was not at risk.
“Three (3) of the infant/toddlers were bucketed in seats unable to get out of the seats. When I asked why they were buckled the teacher responded, “they were getting ready to do community time and if they aren’t buckled in, they leave the group.””
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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 #2, #4, and #5.”
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space #5, a daily schedule was not posted.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The wooden fence on the playgrounds had exposed nails on several of the planks and at least ten wooden planks were missing and/or broken causing potential injuries.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES(b) Sand toys, water tables, and other unfiltered items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent the collection of standing water. There were two sandboxes observed without a cover. The Director stated that covers have been purchased however, are on backorder.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 183 words
“15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE(f) Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child’s coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. 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. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child’s toothbrush. In space #6, children’s coats were piled together on the top of a shelf.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“In space #5, bulk soap was observed being stored on a countertop.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
“In space #2, there were two places on the wall where paint was peeling. In space #4, there was paint peeling from the bottom of the bathroom door and a place on the wall.”
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An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
“(omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space #2, there were two children that did not have a feeding plan posted. In space #4, there were six children that did not have a feeding plan posted.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“In space #2, one infant was asleep in a crib. Documentation of visually checking the infant had not been completed.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“In space #2, there were nine children present however, there were only eight children marked present.”
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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.
“Two new staff members medical reports were older than 12 months from their hire date.”
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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.
“One new staff member did not have emergency information file.”
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Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.
“In space #5, cots were not labeled and individually assigned.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Two new staff members did not have verification on file that six clock hours of training in required topic areas was completed.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“Three staff members did not have a separate medical file from a personnel file.”
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For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.
“Three (3) of the infant/toddlers were bucketed in seats unable to get out of the seats. When I asked why they were buckled the teacher responded, “they were getting ready to do community time and if they aren’t buckled in, they leave the group.””
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“In space #5, diaper cream was located on shelf that was not five feet above the floor.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Two new staff members did not have verification on file that 16 hours of orientation was completed within the first 6 weeks.”
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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.
“Two new staff members TB test was older than 12 months from their hire date.”
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Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
“In space #2, a thermometer was not located in the refrigerator.”
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Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
“In space #2, a bottle of Ginger Ale was located on a shelf that was being consumed by a staff member.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“In space #5, the staff/child ratio form was not posted.”
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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.
“Six staff members did not have verification on file that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to the staff providing care to children.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
“In space #2, one feeding plan did not include the parent signature.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings.
“In space #2, one feeding plan did not have the type of formula listed.”
Nov 13, 2023: unannounced10 violations
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Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
“There were two (2) bottles and one (1) sippy cup in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“An infant was asleep in the crib, the last documented Safe Sleep check was 8:50, it was 9:22. There was no Safe Sleep Policy posted in the room. Ms. Munson posted the Policy during the visit.”
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For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials.
“In space #4, there were not enough materials for the children. In space #4 twelve (12) children were present there were only 20 toys available around the room. Toys were not organized, and the equipment was scattered about the room in bins.”
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For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
“There were not enough materials for the children. In space #4 twelve (12) children were present there were only 20 toys available around the room.”
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Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.
“In space #4, space #9 there are no defined activity centers, there were toys scattered for house keeping and blocks. There was a shelf for books.”
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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.
“In space #4 there was a Tupperware contain filled with coconut paste diaper cream that was not in the original container.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space #4 diaper cream authorization were not filled out completed. Dates were incomplete and dosage was left blank.”
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Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
“There is no No smoking/tobacco signage posted at the entrance.”
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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.
“There was no Safe Sleep Policy posted in the room. Ms. Munson posted the Policy during the visit.”
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When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
“In space space #9 there are no defined activity centers. There were not enough materials for the children. In space #9 materials were just thrown in bins, they were not organized, and the equipment was scattered about the room in bins.”
All 29 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 15 violations cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| May 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 12 violations cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 26 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jan 23, 2024.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 60004279.
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.
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: The Nest Schools, INC.
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.
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 127.
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 |
|---|---|
| The Jewish Preschool on Sardis | 19 |
| Providence Spring Elementary Asep | 13 |
| Chesterbrook Academy | 64 |
| Little Tots | 9 |
| Teacher’s Pets | 5 |
| Lansdowne Elementary School Asep | 6 |
| The Nest Schools This child care provider | 127 |
| Kindercare Learning Centers LLC | 43 |
| Mckee Road Asep | 12 |
| Kimberly Ratchford’s Family Day Care Home | 4 |
| Cnt for Children D.C. at Kilgo United Meth. Church | 24 |
| Carolyn’s Large Day Care Home | 8 |
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.
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