Five Star Center License
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A Mother's Love Too
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2915 N SHARON AMITY ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28205
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004188
License Holder
A MOTHER'S LOVE SCHOOLS, LLC
License Issued
Aug 1, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
A MOTHER'S LOVE TOO is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-03 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| 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. Monitored completed incident reports were filed in the Incident Log binder instead of each applicable child's file. | |||
| 2024-07-03 | 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. Either drill was not completed at least once every three months. The last drill documented was April 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 891 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)(1-8) |
| The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information. In space #1, there were individual infant ITS-SIDS policies posted instead of the center's adopted ITS-SIDS policy. The posted individual policies were not consistent. Some were customized and some were not. The operator took the sample policy and customized and posted it during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| 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. Four children's files were monitored, and four children did not have an annual written permission to participate in off premises activities. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The EPR RTGF was not current and did not maintain all required documents. Blank incident reports, an area map, children's nutritional and allergy information were not maintained in the required file. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The monitored EPR plan was dated 2022 and the consultant's name and contact information were not current. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-13 | 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 last fire inspection was conducted July 5, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the activity plan was dated December 26, 2022 to January 9, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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. Documentation for visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger was not on file for January 17, 2023. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 1 was dated for June 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-18 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 4, the children told the child care consultant that their teacher was in the restroom when she entered the classroom. While this restroom was within the classroom, no other staff were present in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch depth under the swings measured 5 inches. The required depth is 6 inches. REPEAT VIOLATION from May 19, 2022 | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In Space 3, two (2) three-year old children were present with one and two-year old children. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | 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. In Space 4, an aerosol can of Lysol was observed in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space 4, a child's prescribed medication for a chronic condition was observed on a shelf in an unlocked cabinet that was less than 5 vertical feet. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One (1) child had two bottles that were dated 5/12/22 and 5/15/22. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space 1, six (6) children's feeding schedules lacked the parent signature and/or date. Three (3) were not dated and three (3) were neither signed nor dated. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) child had a prescribed asthma inhaler on site with no written authorization from the child's parent. Two (2) infant children had diaper ointments on site with no written authorization from the children's parents. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Two (2) children with prescribed inhalers for asthma were not in their original labeled container with the prescription label. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) children's medication authorization forms did not include the required information. One (1) child's authorization form did not indicate the amount of diaper cream to be applied and the other child's parent did not include the date of signature. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 1, a container of Aquaphor was observed for a child that was no longer enrolled. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were not documented on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. In Space 3, a room for one and two year old children, foam packaging peanuts and foam shapes were used in multiple art projects and were displayed within the children's reach. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. One (1) staff's emergency care information was not dated. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1912 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. In Space 1, one (1) child's feeding plan did not include any information about the child's diet. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff was provided orientation training after operating hours prior to receiving her criminal qualifying letter. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three (3) staff received five (5) hours of training instead of six (6) hours. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health care needs section of one (1) child's application was not completed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not practiced every 3 months. The last drill was conducted on February 1, 2022. A drill was required before May 1, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| 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. In Space 4, one (1) child's medical action plan did not include the parent's date of signature. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch depth at the slide and swings of the climbing structure on the preschool playground was less than six (6) inches. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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's departure times were not documented for five (5) days in May 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. The posted menu was not current. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. Today's lunch had multiple food substitutions that were not documented prior to the meal being served. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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 documentation showing staff reviewed this policy prior to caring for children was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Two (2) children's feeding plans were not signed by their parents. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child's feeding plan was not updated when his diet changed. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, the links of one fence panel and one gate panel were observed unattached to the fence which created openings in the fencing. Additionally, stakes grounding three (3) pieces of play equipment were raised causing potential tripping and protrusion hazards. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) child did not have the parent's written authorization to have diaper cream applied. One (1) child did not have the parent's written authorization to administer a chronic medication. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | 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. One(1) staff did not have a medical statement on site. One (1) staff's medical did not state she was mentally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | 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. One (1) staff's TB test result did not include the read date. One (1) staff's TB test result was not on file. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Six (6) children's applications did not include their emergency contact's addresses. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical statements on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child did not have the signed discipline statement on file. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health care needs were not addressed on two (2) children's applications. | |||
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| 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. One (1) child with an inhaler on site did not have a medical action plan. | |||
| 2022-01-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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