Park Road Baptist Child Development Center
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
3900 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209. (704) 525-8693.
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The short answer
- 34 violations in the last three years
- Sep 152026 the latest visit on record
- 152 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?
7 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 15, 2026.
34 violations cited in the last three years, 34 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
34 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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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.
Jun 17, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“Safe sleep checks were not documented for three (3) infants in Space 6.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“Arrival times were not accurately documented in three (3) classrooms.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“One (1) child’s medical action plan listed albuterol and the medication was not onsite.”
Jan 13, 2026: 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 center’s CBC employee roster was not created in the ABMCS portal.”
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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.
“Medical Action Plans (MAP) were not attached to child applications. MAP’s were stored in an emergency notebook, posted in the kitchen, and kept in the classroom with the medication.”
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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.
“Safe sleep checks were not documented in Space 7.”
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Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child’s needs are met.
“Benadryl was listed on one (1) child’s medical action plan in Space 3. The medication was not onsite.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“Accurate attendance was not maintained for children spending time in different classrooms during the transition time period. Children were not documented on the attendance/sign in sheet to indicate the time they were present in the classroom.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Four (4) children did not have emergency and identifying information available when transported.”
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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.
“A child’s Auvi-Q in Space 12 did not have the prescription attached and was not stored in the original container.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“Two (2) employees (CH, JM) did not complete the required number of on-going training hours.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The EPR plan was last updated 1.2.25.”
Jun 19, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“There is a fence that opens to an area with weed, sticks, broken toys causing a safety hazard. The latch is assessable to small children. There is a stage buried in sand that is causing a tripping hazard.”
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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. Three (3) staff members had CPR that expired February 2025.”
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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. Three (3) staff members had First Aid that expired February 2025.”
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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 #5 and #8 peeling paint was observed on the walls.”
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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 completed on March 11, 2025; however, they did not fill out the Daycare Fire Inspection form. The fire inspector was to be completed prior to March 7, 2025. The last fire inspection was completed March 7, 2024.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“There was no Staff/Child ratio sheet posted in space #11.”
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There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
“The EMC plan had not been updated since the last administrator left on May 21, 2025.”
Jan 23, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“An employee was verified qualified in the ABCMS system. The qualification letter was not on file for review.”
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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.
“An aerosol can of wasp spray and air sanitizer was observed stored on the floor of buses used to transport 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. One (1) new employee hired 8/16/24 did not have CPR training from an approved training organization. The organization on file was Schoox.”
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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) new employee hired 8/16/24 did not have First Aid training from an approved training organization. The organization on file was Schoox.”
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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.
“Paint was observed peeling on walls in Space 2 and Space 8.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“The chain-link fence inside the enclosed toddler playground was damaged. The metal top was broken and links with sharp edges were accessible to children.”
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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 13 was a designated Meck Pre-K classroom that was not used as a classroom during the last annual compliance visit. The maximum measured group size for the space was fifteen (15). There were seventeen (17) children present today and it was reported that eighteen (18) children were enrolled.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Incident reports were completed as required however incidents were not documented on the log.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“A bottle of Benadryl and prescription hydrocortisone in Space 1 was stored in a lockbox with a childproof locking system instead of lock and key.”
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When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
“A child was observed using an iPad in Space 10. A screen time log was not completed for today and the stated she did not document screen time each time children used the iPad.”
Jan 30, 2024: unannounced5 violations
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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.
“Children were participating in an activity in the gym during the visit. A closet was observed unlocked and a bottle of bleach was observed stored inside.”
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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 9/18/23 did not complete CPR within 90 days. The certification on file was from an online course.”
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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 9/18/23 did not complete First Aid within 90 days. The certification on file was from an online course.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“One (1) child’s medication authorization was expired.”
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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.
“Four (4) infants feeding plans were not signed by the parent.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 15, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jun 13, 2018.
- Licensed for 152 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 6050404.
- Restriction: Other - Meets enhanced reduced ratio.
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: Park Road Baptist Church.
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 34.
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 |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Child Development Center | 65 |
| Ellen Tobin Child Care | 5 |
| Dilworth Elementary ASEP | 0 |
| Park Road Baptist Child Development Center This child care provider | 34 |
| Kindercare Learning Centers LLC | 41 |
| Selwyn Presbyterian Child Development Center | 27 |
| Avondale Children’s Center | 36 |
| 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 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Child Development Center | 27 |
| Little Debbie Day Care II | 29 |
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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