SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw
A child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173
9917 Rea Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173. (919) 937-2050.
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The short answer
- 30 violations in the last three years
- Jul 62026 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?
6 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 6, 2026.
30 violations cited in the last three years, 30 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
30 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 16, 2026: unannounced14 violations
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Staff members D.O, S.B, and K.C. did not have a completed health questionnaire on file.”
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Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
“One (1) child’s emrollment application did not include all required information.”
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Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.
“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff member L.M’s file did not reflect ITS/SIDS training completed within 90 days of employment.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“Staff D.O. and K.C’s file did not reflect completed Emergency Information forms on file.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“Upon arrival, a staff member opened a door to check who I was, and a child left the room as the teacher was shutting the door to allow me entrance. The child was in my sight and I did attempt to alert the teacher but she was to far away to hear me. The child was in a fenced area and this was for about thirty (30) seconds.”
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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.
“One child dod not have an application for enrollment on file.”
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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.
“Staff files for S.B and L.M. did not reflected training completed in the time frame required.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“In space #6 (six) there is a hole in the wall, by the restroom and an electrical outlet that is being held to the wall with masking tape.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One (1) child did not have a medical exam or health assessment 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.
“There were no monthly playground inspections on site to review.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Staff members S.B, and L.M’s file did not reflect the required training hours.”
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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.
“Staf member’s D.O, and K.C. files did not reflect completed TB testing or screenings.”
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One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
“After the initial license date, one on-site staff member has not completed playground safety training.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Staff member S.B. did not have verification of completion in the file.”
Feb 13, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The inspectors’ words, 206 words
“15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located. The hot water temperature that launders bedding was not within the appropriate range for sanitation, and dishwashing temperatures was not within in the appropriate range for sanitation and cleaning. Water sources accessible to children was lower than the approved ranges. Handwashing water temperature for infant, toddler and preschool aged children was under the approved range approved by Sanitation requirements. The local agency was not contacted immediately when the heating source for the water stopped working.”
Dec 3, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #6 the previous day’s attendance was not maintained.”
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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.
“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. One new staff member hired 11/18/25 did not have a signed document acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”
Oct 16, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“The new staff member hired on 9/22/25 did not have a completed health questionnaire on file during today’s visit.”
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“A new staff hired on 9/22/25 did not have an application on file during today’s visit.”
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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 new staff member hired on 9/22/205 completed a medical report on 9/29/2025.”
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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, dramatic play and library/area and manipulatives and #6 did not have materials for d blocks, and library area.”
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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 new staff hired on 8/17/2025 did not complete the TB test prior to her hire date. The TB test is dated 8/25/2025.”
Aug 5, 2025: unannounced8 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current lesson plan was not made available for space #2 and space #8 during the walk-through of today’s visit.”
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“All classrooms did not have a posted schedule for easy reference during today’s visit.”
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Individual applications were not on file for each child.
“One enrolled child did not have a completed application on file during today’s visit.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One child enrolled over 30 days (from previous owner) did not have a completed medical exam or health assessment on file during today’s visit”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“Menus were not current and dated for July 2025.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Orientation was not documented or made available for review during today’s visit for several staff members.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“During today’s visit, I did not observe any classrooms postage of the Staff/Child Ratio sheets.”
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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 center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room were parents and caregivers are able to view daily.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Dec 28, 2025.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 90000555.
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: SFF! Waxhaw, LLC.
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 74 child care providers in Union County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 30.
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 |
|---|---|
| SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw This child care provider | 30 |
| Western Union Elementary After School Care | 2 |
| Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Child Dev Ctr | 4 |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary After School | 3 |
| New Town Elementary After School | 2 |
| Rea View Elementary After School | 1 |
| Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw | 8 |
| The Goddard School | 16 |
| Waxhaw Elementary | 18 |
| Laurelwood Community Preschool | 5 |
| Big Blue Marble-Waxhaw | 41 |
| Everbrook Academy | 25 |
| The Learning Experience | 18 |
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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