Three Star Center License
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A Home Just Like Home
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2501 TUCKASEEGEE RD,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004194
License Holder
A Home Just Like Home LLC
License Issued
Mar 21, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - No frying of foods and no laundry done on site.
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About the Provider
A HOME JUST LIKE HOME is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 facility's fire inspection was not completed annually. The last inspection was on 2/18/25. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in spaces 1 and 3b/3a. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for the month of February was not completed. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A enrolled child's emergency medication expired 7/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A parent's medication authorization was not up-to-date and last completed in 2024. | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not available for November and December 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A current staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in space 3b. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in space 3b. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space 3b. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door leading from space #3b was not locked. | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A sharp broken piece of equipment was accessible to the children on the playground. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| 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 space #1. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| 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 center's EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen door was open and unlocked. (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. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The children in space #2 were one (1) year of age and were not in a space with a direct exit. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Space 3b did not have a staff/child ratio sheet posted. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3b did not have an activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. In space #3b, the space capacity was over by two (2) children. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 current fire inspection has not been obtained within 12 months. The last approved fire inspection report is dated 12/13/22. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #3b, the staff/child ratio was not in compliance. There were eight (8) 1-2 year old children with one (1) teacher. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #3c, there was no staff member present with the three (3) infants and young toddlers. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In spaces #3b and 2 the staff/child ratio was not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in spaces #3a and #1. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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. The TB screening for K.M. was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member D.D. did not complete all of the required hours. Seven (7) hours still need to be completed. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| 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 available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member D.D. did not complete training for all of the required topics. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #3c. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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. Staff member, E.D. provided the medical report after employment. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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. Staff member, E.D. provided TB results after the first day of work. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| 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 member, E.D. did not have the emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member, E.D. did not complete the required orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| 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. The required medical documents for E.D. were not maintained separately from the individual personnel file. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Ms. Dobie stated that the kids had cake and juice from the birthday party for snack. The menu showed that the kids should have had rice crispy treats and milk for snack. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival, staff member (L. Wallace) was in space #3 and #4 alone with six children. There was three (3) infants, three (3) one year olds, one (1) two year old and one (1) four year old. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Upon my arrival, in space #2, I observed three (3) infants, three (3) one year olds , one (1) two year old and one (1) four year old. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, I observed two children sleeping with their cots 1" apart. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The centers last documented fire drill was dated for 2/28/2023. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. I observed a white out pen in a container on the desk in space #4. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2, I observed an infant asleep in a crib with a blanket on them. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 895 | .0606(a)(1)(A-B) |
| Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. Upon arrival my arrival at 1:00pm, all infants were asleep on their stomach. The safe sleep checks showed that children went to sleep at 1:00pm. Staff member stated that one infant sleeps better on their stomach. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The center's last documented shelter-in-place/ lock down drill was documented for 1/26/23. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. During today's visit, I noticed there were no staff/child ratios sheets posted and any of the classrooms. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two out of five staff members (substitutes) did not have staff records available for review. (D.D and A.D) | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. In space #2, I observed 11 children present. This space is only licensed for 6 children. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One children's file monitored today did not have documentation a medical exam. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Although it was reported that the orientation did occur none of the four files reviewed had any documentation of orientation in the second column of the Orientation document. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The activity plan did not have any gross motor activities listed on the preschool or school age posted plans. The operator added these to both the activity plan. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| 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. During todays visit it was observed that the first aid poster had been removed and was in some paperwork located in the operators desk. It was hung during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. Upon entrance on the shelve in the preschool classroom, 3 feet from floor, there were two aerosol bottles of pesticides, Wasp spray, that reportedly had been left by the operators husband and not placed in the locked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. There was one child who was under the age of three years old during todays observation. There were three different plastic bags throughout the preschool classroom that were accessible to the children in care. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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