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Kiddie Farms

A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28213

131 Bennett Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28213. (704) 596-4039.

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

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The short answer

The last 24 months 25 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Every month

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What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Quality rating
Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

8 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 31, 2026.

25 violations cited in the last three years, 25 of them marked corrected.

Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

25 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

25 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 31, 2026: unannounced9 violations
  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “In space #1, a child size sofa had ripped fabric.”

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

  • 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. The CPR certification for staff member C.R. expired 6/2026.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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. The first aid certification for staff member C.R. expired 6/2026.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “A child’s file did not contain the required immunization records.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

    “One van did not have a fire extinguisher and one van did not have a first aid kit.”

    Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “A child’s file did not contain the required health assessment.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

    “One van did not have signage regarding smoking and tobacco restrictions.”

    Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

    “Standing water was found on three pieces of equipment/materials on the preschool playground.”

    Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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 not reviewed/updated annually.”

    Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

Mar 30, 2026: unannounced3 violations
  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “A red picnic table on the preschool playground has chipping paint.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

    “Incident log was not completed or maintained for incident reports after July 2025.”

    Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

    “A child’s feeding plan did not include the parent’s signature.”

    Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Aug 7, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • 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 operator did not submit the approved fire inspection report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit.”

    Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Mar 20, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “The play structure on the preschool playground is in need of repair. The platform attached to the climbing wall has several cracked pieces. On the school age playground, the seats on the riding structure are broken with sharp plastic pieces exposed.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

    “In space #1, there were children between 12 and 24 months of age in the same group with children 3 and 4 years of age.”

    Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Aug 9, 2024: unannounced6 violations
  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “In space #3, a current activity plan was not posted.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “Equipment on the afterschool playground had broken plastic seats, there was broken plastic on the preschool playground and seat covers on infant seats need to be cleaned in space #3.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.

    “The staff member working with the school age children did not complete the required BSAC training.”

    Rule An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

    “A staff member who had completed the ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room working with the new staff member who has not completed the training.”

    Rule At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

    “The transportation permission forms were missing some of the required information.”

    Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

    “There were areas of standing water on the preschool playground, including large flower pots, toys and equipment. There were a few mushrooms observed on the afterschool playground.”

    Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Mar 18, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “There were broken pieces of playground equipment on both playgrounds such as plastic bin lids, tricycle seats and bins.”

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

  • Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

    “Playground inspections were not completed for the months of January and February 2024.”

    Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 23, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

    “A staff member did not follow the facility’s emergency medical care plan after an incident occurred.”

    Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “An incident report was not completed as required.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 8 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 31, 2026Unannounced visit9 violations cited
Mar 30, 2026Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Aug 7, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Apr 2, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 20, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Aug 9, 2024Unannounced visit6 violations cited
Mar 18, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Jan 23, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Nov 17, 2017.
  • Licensed for 82 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 6055493.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Has North Carolina acted against it?

  • DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.

Who owns it?

  • Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Kiddie Farms, Inc..
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

How is it rated?

  • Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 529 child care providers in Mecklenburg County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 14; this one had 25.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
  • DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
  • North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.

Sources

If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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