Four Star Center License
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A Mother's Dream Learning Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2125 NORWICH PLACE,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003666
License Holder
A MOTHER'S DREAM C.D.C., INC.
License Issued
Apr 2, 2019
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 DREAM LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.The outdoor learning environment was monitored. I observed the following: -lattice under the ramp needs repair -the ramp has peeling paint | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #2, I observed an electrical outlet, not in use, without a safety cover. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 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, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Upon my arrival, I observed peeling paint on the wooden rails of the ramp that children use to enter and exit the building. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-12 | 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 #2, I observed a container of sanitizing wipes under the diaper changing table, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. In spaced #2, I observed the caregiver picking a one year old child up out of the highchair by their arm and not their core. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the outdoor learning environment was not in compliance, it measures under six inches under the play structure. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. In space #2, I observed two children in highchairs during circle time, caregiver stated they were placed in high chairs so they will not roam around during circle time. | |||
| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A stationary slide structure that measured over five feet was not installed over protective surfacing. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed peeing paint on the rails of the ramp/ patio where children enter and exit the center. I also observed a rusted writing board on the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | 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. Today in space #2, I observed hand sanitizer on the shelf, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | 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. I observed a childs sunscreen with a medical authorization form that expired 6/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member, I. Patton did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | 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 members: L. Watkins and I. Patton did not have documentation of completing the required amount of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member L. Watkins did not have documentation of staff development plan. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One children's file monitored did not have the emergency information for the childs health care professional. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | 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. Staff member, I. Patton, did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| 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. Staff member L. Watkins did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings that were due 6/2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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 menu posted was not current, the menu posted was for the month of February 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed two watermarks on the ceiling. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of practicing a fire drill in February 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. The kitchen door was not look and there is a closet in the kitchen that stores hazardous cleaning products. The closet door was not locked, therefore making hazardous products accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The center did not have documentation of completing a monthly playground inspection for February 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 centers last documented shelter-in-place drill was for 11/30/22. The center did not practice a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill every three months. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-22 | 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. Staff member L.W did not have documentation of reviewing the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children ages 0-5. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The back wall in space #2 has peeling paint. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A stationary slide structure that measured over five feet was not installed over protective surfacing. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed in space #2 one electrical outlet that was not in use that did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | 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 in space #2, sanitizing wipes not properly stored, they were stored in the diaper changing table, accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The provider did not completed incident logs as required. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member I.P did not have documentation of completing the EMC plan annual review. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | 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 I.P did not have documentation of emergency information annually. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | 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 L.W. did not receive required hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | 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. Two staff members did not have documentation of receiving the required amount of on-going training hours. (L.Wa. and I.P) | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member I.P did not have documentation of having an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One staff did not have documentation that they received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. One children's record was not available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | 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. Staff member I.P did not have documentation of the annual EPR review. | |||
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