University Child Development Center
A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
8303 University Execu Pk Dr Ste 450, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262. (704) 549-4029.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 65 violations in the last three years
- May 132026 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?
13 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on May 13, 2026.
65 violations cited in the last three years, 64 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
65 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 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.
Apr 9, 2026: unannounced15 violations
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A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.
“A child in Space 10 was observed sleeping with his face covered by his blanket.”
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A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
“Three children had expired off-premise permission forms on file to go across the parking lot to the playground.”
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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 child was observed in the directors office during naptime. There were aerosol cans of Lysol and tubes of Clorox wipes sitting on the floor of the office.”
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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.
“Spaces 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10 had areas where paint was observed peeling on walls and doors. The wall behind trash cans were dirty from children throwing away food and art supplies.”
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“Three (3) children did not update the emergency medical care information annually.”
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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.
“The family living/dramatic play center was not “opened” for children in Space 2. In Space 1 there was not an area for art/creative play.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“One (1) employee did not complete training every five years on the health and safety training topics. Trainings were due 3/15/26.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“Playground inspections were not documented for October, November, and December 2025.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section of fencing on the playground was damaged from a fallen tree. The fence was less than 4 feet.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“Three (3) children did not have the date of enrollment on the signed discipline policy. One (1) child did not have a signed receipt of the policy in their file.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Two (2) employees did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings within the first year of employment. One (1) employee hired 7/16/24 completed health and safety trainings in August 2025 after the due date.”
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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.
“One (1) veteran employee was required to completed 10 hours of on going training by 4/9/26. She completed five (5) hours.”
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The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children’s emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
“Spaces 1,2, and 3 did not have enough materials and equipment to provide a variety of play experiences. Shelves were empty and bins with materials were not full and/or incomplete.”
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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.
“There were insufficient amounts of materials for children to use in Spaces 1 and 2. The home living center in Space 2 did not have pots and pans, food available for children. There was only one (1) set of wooden blocks in Space 2 and two (2) manipulative options for children. Puzzles were missing pieces and there were not enough puzzles with all the pieces for at least three children to use at the same time.”
Mar 5, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“On February 13, 2026 a teacher aggressively grab a three-year-old by the shoulders and pulled the child across the room to a chair and forcefully pushed the child onto the chair.”
Jan 23, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
“The metal train play equipment still located on the playground. The plastic tunnel on the train was cracked and exposed sharp edges of the plastic posing a hazard to children. Repeat violation”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The chain link fence surrounding the playground along the wooded side of the playground is below 4 feet. Repeat violation”
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The operator made an effort to falsify information.
“A correction letter was received on 12/29/25 from the director stating the broken train playground equipment had been removed. During today’s visit the broken equipment was still on the playground and accessible to children. It was reported that the broken equipment had not been moved since the visit conducted on 11/20/25.”
Nov 20, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
“Infants have not been taken outside since the Bye Bye Buggy broke. It was reported the Bye Bye Buggy had been broken for “months.””
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Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
“The plastic slide on the small climbing structure is cracked and broken. The metal train has a plastic piece where children climb that is cracked and broken.”
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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 10/22/24. The inspector visited the facility on 10/30/25 and was unable to complete the DCDEE inspection form due to unsatisfactory items found during the inspection.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The chain link fence surrounding the playground along the wooded side of the playground is below 4 feet.”
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Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
“The new playground climbing equipment was labeled appropriate for children 5 - 12 years of age. Three year old children were observed playing on the equipment.”
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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.
“The feeding plan for a child in Space 9 was not signed by the parent.”
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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.
“Two (2) four year old children in Space 5 were observed using tablets. A screen time log was not completed and maintained.”
Apr 15, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“15A NCAC 18A .2824(b) Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. The carpets in Space 9, 10, 1 and 2 were observed dirty and frayed along the edges.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“A vinyl couch was torn and foam was exposed in Space 1. The books in Space 1 were observed torn and missing pages.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“The paint on the picnic table on the playground was peeling. A wooden board was loose on a panel on the playground. Nails were exposed when the board was pushed.”
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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 2 had a measured space capacity of 17 children. There were 18 children present.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment was completed every five years for two (2) employees.”
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Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.
“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A section of fence at the rear of the playground next to woods was lower than 4 feet.”
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“Allergy lists were not posted in all classrooms.”
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The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
“The EPR plan was not completed in the risk management portal. The incomplete plan was saved to a USB storage and updated and reviewed annually on the drive. A review date was changed on the cover page and placed in the EPR plan binder.”
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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.
“One (1) employee hired 11/12/24 did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training completed and one employee hired 10/14/24 did not have the training completed.”
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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.
“The television was observed on in Space 1 and the Roku main page was showing. A log was not completed for today. It was explained the television remote control did not work and the TV could not be turned off.”
Nov 20, 2024: unannounced6 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.
“The kitchen door was observed opened with no one inside.”
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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.
“The walls in Space 10 were observed chipped and in poor repair.”
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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 on 11/19/24 for an infant who was reported present as well as sleeping on that day.”
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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.
“One (1) employee hired 10/18/24 did not have documentation of orientation during the first two weeks of employment.”
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Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
“A red vinyl couch in Space 10 was observed torn and the foam cushion underneath was exposed.”
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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.
“Two (2) books were observed in the reading center in Space 9. The refrigerator in the housekeeping center in Space 10 was turned facing the wall making kitchen materials inaccessible to children.”
Apr 24, 2024: unannounced13 violations
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A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
“Space 5 was on a field trip today. A list of children attending the trip was not available at the center.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“A child’s emergency medication, Albuterol, was stored in locked closet in Space 2. Teachers did not have a key to the closet. The door to Space 2 for toddlers did not close all the way posing a pinching hazard.”
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A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
“Space 5 did not have the off-premise field trip activity posted in the classroom.”
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A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
“Two (2) children did not have current off-premise permissions on 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.
“Drywall was peeling at child level in Space 9. Floor tiles were broken in the bathroom in Space 10. The floors in each classroom were observed with dirt build up around the edges of the classrooms.”
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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.
“Three (3) permission forms were not dated. Two (2) permission forms did not have the address listed, and three (3) permissions did not have the times listed for children who were routinely transported.”
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Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“Two (2) children did not have EMC information updated annually.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“Peeling paint was observed on the small red slide stairs and on the wooden boards on the music activity area on the playground.”
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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.
“The housekeeping center in Space 9 was made unavailable to children. The kitchen items were turned facing the wall to prevent access. In Space 10 child locks were placed on the doors to the pretend refrigerator and stove preventing access to children.”
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Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group.
“Music/rhythm activities were not listed on the weekly activity plan in Space 10.”
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Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.
“Science activities were not listed on the activity plan in Space 10.”
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The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).
“Two (2) bottles with 7 oz of juice were provided for a child one (1) year of age.”
Dec 5, 2023: unannounced10 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The posted activity plan in Space 5 was dated October.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“An employee from a sister location did not have a CBC letter on file for review. The employee was verified in the ABCMS system as having a current qualification.”
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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 bottle of liquid white out was observed on an open shelf in Space 9.”
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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. Two (2) employees did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment.”
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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 (2) employees did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“One (1) child in Space 9 did not have the arrival time documented for today.”
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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 (2) employees did not complete orientation the first two weeks of employment.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“One (1) employee did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“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.Five (5) employees did not complete training within 90 days of employment.”
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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.
“The medical action plan for two (2) children was not fully completed. The severity of the allergy was not indicated on one (1) plan and the emergency contact health professional was not listed on both plans.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 13 violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Mar 16, 2023.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 6055545.
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: Ramsey Peele Corporation.
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 65.
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 |
|---|---|
| University Child Development Center This child care provider | 65 |
| University Meadows A.s.e.p. | 15 |
| Chesterbrook Academy | 78 |
| Governors’ Village Asep | 13 |
| Phelps Love and Care | 7 |
| Kids R Kids #5 NC | 27 |
| Love’s Creation Home Care | 28 |
| Cadence Academy Preschool, Mallard | 60 |
| Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center | 83 |
| Stoney Creek Elementary Asep | 23 |
| Children of America Charlotte, LLC | 67 |
| Governors’ Village Stem Academy | 81 |
| Kiddie University Inc. | 1 |
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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