Five Star Center License
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Ballancrest Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8165 ARDREY KELL ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 841-0805
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004223
License Holder
BALLANCREST ACADEMY OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE, LLC
License Issued
Aug 30, 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 - NMT 50% capacity on playground at one time. Meets Enhanced Reduced Ratios.
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About the Provider
To create a nurturing environment where children thrive and are encouraged to grow, develop and learn according to their individual needs. To support families by providing a place where parents feel confident and secure that their children will be cared for by professionals with respect, compassion and knowledge.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #2, there were no paper towels in the rest room. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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 new staff member's medical report was dated 8/22/23. The new staff member's hire date was 9/2/25. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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 new staff member's TB test was dated 8/18/23. The new staff member's hire date was 9/2/25. | |||
| 2026-02-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #1, paint was chipping from the walls in two areas of the classroom. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The EMC plan did not have specific names identified on the plan. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | 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 EPR plan was not updated when changes occurred. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 #5, there were two aerosol cans of shaving cream in an unlocked upper cabinet and one aerosol can of shaving cream in an unlocked bottom cabinet. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. One new staff member's First Aid training was not an approved course. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. One new staff member's CPR training was not an approved course. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The age range for care, listed on the current license, is 0-5. Today, one staff's nine year old child was present because the child's regular care fell through. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The posted staff/child ratio information posted in Space 1 and 4 were incorrect, they do not have the highest enhanced ratio box checked, which is what the facility is required to follow based on earning 7 points in Program Standards. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | 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. I observed rest time today, cots were not placed at least 18 inches apart in Space 1 and Space 4. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | 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. While in Space 2, I observed a plastic grocery bag hanging from a hook, less than 5 feet, in the children's rest room, storing a child's soiled clothing. Space 2 serves children 2 and 3 years of age. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff has not had an annual review since July 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Space 5 a parent has given permission to administer Children's Allergy relief medication to her child, 5 years of age. The bottles instructions states do not use unless directed by a doctor for children between the ages of 2-5 years. No doctor authorization was given for either medication. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A seasonal employee hired 6/11/21, does not have proof of completing all topic areas of health and safety training within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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 staff hired 4-17-23 provided a training certificate dated 11-7-21. Because she completed the training more than a year prior to employment it could not be counted to meet the requirement, she should have completed the training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-13 | 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 1, four (4) outlets were observed uncovered. | |||
| 2022-09-13 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Three (3) incident reports were not logged. | |||
| 2022-09-13 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's sunscreen authorization did not list the brand or the amount to be applied. One (1) child's standing authorization expired in August 2022. | |||
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