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Calvary Church Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
5801 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28226
Quick Facts
Capacity
528 children
Age Range
0 through 8
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 543-1200
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
6055594
License Holder
CHURCH, CALVARY
License Issued
Apr 27, 2021
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
Our primarilyhands-on, developmentally appropriate activities target all aspects of early childhood development, while emphasizing the love of Jesus Christ. We strive to maintain a balance of child-initiated play with activities that are teacher-directed, to provide a well-rounded experience.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-319L |
| 2026-09-01 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. On August 24, 2026 to August 26, 2026, three unapproved spaces (#245, #246, #247) were used for rest time and a portion of the afternoon by three groups of children. On August 31, 2026, space #245 was used by children for science enrichment classes. On September 1, 2026, space #246 was used by children for Bible and Worship classes. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | 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 #214, two outlets on a surge protector were not covered with safety plugs. In space #220, one outlet was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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 #106, two aerosol cans were stored on an open shelf. In spaces #132 and #106, glitter was stored in a cabinet. The warning labels on the glitter stated not intended for children under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #131, one authorization to administer diaper cream did not include when and where to apply. One authorization to administer Aveeno cream did not include when to apply. In space #130, one authorization to administer sunscreen did not include when and where to apply. One authorization to administer diaper cream did not include name of diaper cream. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child's emergency medical care information did not include a responsible party's choice of health care professional. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | 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. Verification was not on file that an approved fire inspection has been received annually. The last approved fire inspection is dated February 5, 2024. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 #127, there was an unopened bag of potting soil store on the floor in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 room #111, an bottle of Zyrtec was stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 had a medical report on file, however one of the required questions to be completed by a physician was not completed corrected. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 staff did not have verification on file of a negative TB test. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-234L |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On February 14, 2025, a group of children were offered a piece of candy for Valentine's Day. One child with a peanut allergy could not have the candy and was not offered an alternative. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-012L |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Although allergies are posted, a child was given a piece of candy that the child was allergic to. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. Electric fans that were not mounted out of reach or was protected from a mesh guard was used in the hallways leading to several classrooms. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. The person listed as responsible for determining level of care needed was not notified a child with a peanut allergy had eaten a piece of candy that the packaging indicated it was manufactured where peanuts are processed. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-15 | 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 #220, one outlet in a surge protector was not protected by a safety cover. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was an EMC plan however, the plan was not revised to reflect changes in staff responsible during emergencies. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspections were completed in December of 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was not documentation that staff had reviewed the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | 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. On staff members medical report results were older than 12 months from the date of hire. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | 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. On staff members TB results were older than 12 months from the date of hire. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1820 | .0607(d)(7) |
| The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-291L |
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In the bathroom of room 104 there is a broken piece of tile behind the toilet, and in room 109's bathroom was observed a cracked tile. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a drain that is eroding on the preschool playground that has become a hazard to children if they step in it and fall. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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 room 122 one outlet is missing, in room 214 two outlets were not covered in surge protector. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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. A bottle of benadryl was stored not locked. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 870 | 15 A NCAC 18 A.2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were stored above food. In room 216 and 201 Benadryl and sunscreen was stored above food. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Six staff members started employment prior to having a CBC on file. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff member was drinking a ice coffee out of a Dunkin cup from Dunkin Donuts | |||
| 2024-10-07 | 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. Two staff members cared for children prior to signing an acknowledgement of the required information. | |||
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A purse was stored under a teachers desk and not locked as required in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g) | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-23 | 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 approved fire inspection was completed December 29, 2022. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There were three new refrigerators that did not have a thermometer inside to ensure the required temperature. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #121, a portion of the vinyl covering of a child sized chair was torn. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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 #123 there was an aerosol can of disinfectant being stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #133, there was also an aerosol can of disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #127, there was roach killing bait in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space # 217, a medication listed on the medical action plan was different than the medication that was present. Permission from the parent to administer the medication that was present was not on file. There was no evidence the medication had been given to the child. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Verification was not on file that a monthly playground inspection was conducted for the month of November 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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 drill was conducted December 15, 2023 however, the previous drill was conducted August 11, 2023 therefore, a drill was not conducted every three months. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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. In space # 108, a medical action plan was present however, the container for the required medication was empty. In space #219, a medical action plan was present however, the required medication was not present. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) The feedings schedule we reviewed were not completed and some were not signed by the parent in space 132 and 133 | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. I observed surge protectors in Space 214 and 215 that were not covered with safety plugs nor were they located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. Space 214, I observed disinfectant wipes stored below 5 feet on a shelf near the teacher's desk. In Space 219 I observed antibacterial sanitizer stored below 5 feet on the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. One Benadryl in Space 218 was not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One Aquaphor in Space 130 was not labeled nor did it have written permission to administer. Two sunscreens in Space 122 did not have written permission to administer. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. One cream in Space 132 is prescribed and did not come with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. Space 132 and 133 serving infants did not have the programs safe sleep policy posted. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-31 | 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 fire inspection was completed December 29, 2022 I did not receive a copy of the inspection until today. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Blue mats that are used as dividers between children as they rest were observed cracked and peeling. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The following was observed on all three playgrounds. Peeling paint, tripping hazard, rust and algee. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. On the second floor hallway children were observe walking down the hall with outlets uncovered. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. A fence measured three feet on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. A bottle of benadryl was stored in a backpack that was not locked. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. An employee stated employment April 20, 2022 and did not get a TB completed until May 30, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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 staff's file has First Aid certification on file, however it is expired. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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 staff has CPR certification on file, however it is expired. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on August 23, 2022, the medical exam was dated August 9, 2021. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. There is no enrollment date on the form for any child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. The medical action play was not dated. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. It was observed end of slide mats and swing mats covered in sand and being used as part of the surfacing depth. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child, under 15 months, is enrolled in Space 127 and does not have a written feeding plan on site. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Upon entering the facility we observed two main hallways that are under construction, the baseboards have not been added and the base of the walls expose dry wall and have material peeling from the area as well. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. We observed a broken outlet in Space 213. In the hallways of upstairs we observed uncovered outlets. On the main level we observed outlets uncovered and a broken plate covering in the hallways. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. Clorox wipes were observed in Space 216, unlocked. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch observed in your part care classrooms on licensed hallways did not comply with the meal pattern for children in child care, nor did these children have opt out documentation on site. Some of the children were missing the vegetable or fruit component and some children did not have the milk component. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-08 | 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. One staff member started employment on December 22, 2021 another started employment on December 1, 2021 and they do not have a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome in her file. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Cot dividers were observed stored on top of cots with linen, the cot with linen is assigned to a child. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One area of the Preschool playground fencing towards the parking lot measures 3 feet 11 inches. I also observed part of the chain linked fence was unraveling in a spot, where a sharp edge protrudes out. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | 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 117 I observed hand sanitizer and sanitizing solution stored on top of a file cabinet below 5 feet. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Gumballs were observed in many areas of the preschool playgrounds. These are spikey balls that can harm a child if they fall on them or cause splinters. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | 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. Two staff have not received FA certification and have been employed more than 90 days. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | 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. Two staff have not completed CPR Certification and have been employed more than 90 days. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | 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 child with a peanut allergy did not have a Medical Action Plan attached to his application. | |||
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