Three Star Center License
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Charlotte Montessori School Kingston
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
220 EAST KINGSTON AVENUE,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Quick Facts
Capacity
143 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 332-7733
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003682
License Holder
TUCKER-CURRY INC.
License Issued
Feb 8, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
CHARLOTTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL KINGSTON is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 143 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-24 | 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. Two plastic bags were monitored stored at the bottom of the children's cubbies in space #8. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | 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 hired in February 2026 did not have negative screening results and did not have a chest Xray or negative TB results on file. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1801 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) |
| The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The facility roster was not current in the ABCMS portal. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing "mountain" structure on the East Back playground did not measure six (6) inches. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-03 | 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. A butane lighter was observed stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 10. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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. Medications for chronic conditions were stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 10. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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) employee who began employment on 2/10/25 had a medical assessment on file dated 2/14/25. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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) employee who began employment on 2/10/25 had a TB test dated 7/20/23. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) employee, A. G., had an expired CBC qualification. The qualification expired 3/6/25. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan for Space 10 was dated November 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | 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 snack menu for Space 10 was dated October 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Classroom chairs were observed stored in the bathroom of Space 5. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in July 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Small rocks and pebbles were accessible to children under three (3) years of age on the toddler playground posing a choking hazard. Ropes were observed hanging from a wooden structure on the preschool playground where pots and pans for music used to be strung. The pots and pans were removed and the ropes posed a hazard for children. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | 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. Staff vitamins were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space 4. A tube of hydrocortisone was stored on a shelf in the bathroom of Space 4. Medications to be returned to parents were observed stored in child cubbies outside of Spaces 9 and 10. I observed Children's Tylenol, Benadryl, and a diaper cream stored in open cubbies below five feet and unlocked. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed for July, August, September, October, November, and December 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). The trashcan where diapers and pull-ups were discarded was uncovered and the lid was observed on the floor in Space 3. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | 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. One (1) employee did not completed child maltreatment training within five years of the previous training. The training certificate on file was dated 12/17/19. | |||
| 2024-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-08 | 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 fire inspection was completed 10/5/23, however five (5) items were marked "unsatisfactory." The facility is currently waiting on a re-inspection of repaired items. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) child with an allergy listed on the medical form completed by the physician did not have prescribed emergency medication onsite. One (1) child with an allergy had expired medication onsite. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. A cabinet in the auxiliary room was observed unlocked with staff handbags and a container of vaseline stored inside accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Medication was provided in a pre-filled dropper/syringe. The original container was not with the medication. The permission form indicated they type of medicine in the dropper/syringe as Motrin. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One (1) child's epinephrine expired in November 2023 and was not returned to the parent. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One (1) employee hired 8/7/23 did not have First Aid training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One (1) employee hired 8/7/23 did not have CPR training from an approved organization within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two (2) children enrolled more than 30 days did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. Two medical action plans did not include all of the required information to include emergency contact information. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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 medication permission expired in November 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) |
| Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. One (1) employee was certified for CPR/First Aid through an online course. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-31 | 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) new employee who began employment on 4/27/23 had a medical report dated 4/28/23. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. One (1) new employee who began employment on 4/27/23 had a TB test result dated 4/30/23. One (1) seasonal employee did not have a TB test result on file. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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 a diagnosed chronic condition in Space 1 did not have a medical action plan attached to his file. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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 medication permission expired in Space 11 and one (1) child did not have permission for the Epi pen in Space 5. | |||
| 2023-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Electrical outlets in Space 8 used an auxiliary space had four (4) outlets uncovered. A child was observed working with a therapist in the space today. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Potting soil with fertilizer was observed on ground in the outside play area used for gardening. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. A child's EPI pen was not in the original labeled container and no prescription was attached to the medication. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. A new employee hired 8/8/22 had a TB test result dated 5/18/15. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 5 a child had an incomplete medical action plan on file. In Space 7 the medical action plan was older than 12 months and listed EPI pen. The medication on site was Auvi-Q. In Space 10 a child's action plan was older than 12 months and one (1) child's action plan listed EPI pen and the medication on site was Auvi-Q. | |||
| 2022-02-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | 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 (1) employee hired 8/9/21 completed maltreatment training on 1/13/22. One (1) employee hired 12/2/20 had maltreatment training dated 5/26/21. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medication was left indoors while children were outside on the playground. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 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. The janitor's closet that contained cleaning products was observed unlocked and accessible to children. In Space 4 Miracle Grow potting soil was observed stored on the floor of the children's restroom and a bottle of Pine-Sol was observed stored on a shelf. On the large preschool playground Miracle Grow potting soil was observed stored inside an unlocked shed accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form in Space 3 was not completed. There were no instructions and the form was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member had a health questionnaire date 2020 in her file. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. One (1) child had an application on file that did not have a parent's signature. The application was completed online and the parent typed their name on the signature line. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days of enrolling. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 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. A medical action plan in Space 7 was expired. A medical action plan in Space 3 was not signed and a medical action plan in Space 1 did not list emergency information. | |||
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