One Star Center License
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Cre8tivechildcare
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8617 SLEDGEBURN DRIVE,
Charlotte, NC 28278
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
1 through 8
Rate Range
toddler to Five
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Drop-in Care, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (860) 406-2313
Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003671
License Holder
CRE8TIVE CHILD CARE, LLC
License Issued
Dec 28, 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
Hands on Learning My name is Gita Ganesh. I was a Director a NAYEC accredited center for more than 25 years. I believe in quality,nurturing,safe environment.Please call me for tour. Thank you. Gita Ganesh
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Hours of Operation
- Monday30 am to 6
- Tuesday30 am to 6
- Wednesday30 am to 6
- Thursday30 am to 6
- Friday30 am to 6
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-074L |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Cockroach antennae was observed with a flashlight in an open space between the baseboard and wall behind the refrigerator. This a a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | 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. An aerosol can of shaving cream was located on the ground under the art easel on the playground. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | 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 conducted March 11, 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-07 | 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. Two electrical outlets were not protected with a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-04-07 | 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. The operator had not completed emergency information annually. | |||
| 2025-04-07 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency medical care information was not updated annually. The information was last updated January 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. March activity plan was observed posted on the bulletin board. When I asked where April's activity plan was posted you showed it to me on your clipboard. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 507 | .0901(e) |
| A private water supply was used by the center and it had not been tested by or did not meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health. We checked the Carolina For Kids website regarding your water test results, they show your water was last test in September 2020. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Outdoors I observed a plastic cover disintegrating with lots of small torn plastic pieces on the ground in the yard. I also observed landscaping material exposed, causing a tripping hazard and all the toys were visible dirty and need to be pressure washed. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. As I arrived, you and the group were outdoors where I observed four children using shaving cream, it was all over there hands and on the picnic table. I observed three shaving cream cans on the picnic table and two bottles on the art shelves in the art room. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | 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 5 cans of aerosol shaving cream in the child care space, 3 of the cans were on the picnic table as children were playing with the shaving cream, and 2 cans were observed on low shelves in the art room. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Outdoors I observed foam rockets on the ground and picnic table, foam sponges, a tire covered in plastic that was observed disintegrating, and pieces of plastic in different areas of the ground in the back yard. In the art room I observed paints stored in ziplock plastic bags on an easel accessible to children, sponges and foam paint brushes on the art shelf and in the child care room I observed a box filled will large foam poles and I observed children's clothing hung on a hook stored in plastic grocery bags. Two children under 3 years of age were present, and you have 3 children enrolled who are under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | 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. You assist is required to receive 10 hours of on-going training per year based on how many hours he works a week with you, he only received 5 hours for this annual year. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | 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. You conducted an emergency drill on 11/4/23 and then again on 3/7/24 which is more than 3 months from the last drill. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child's file did not have signed statement which attests that they parent reviewed the policy. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon my arrival the operator was present with seven children ages 1-3 years. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 819 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) |
| Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. Upon the consultants arrival, a lighter was observed on the ground of the front porch by the entrance to the home. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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. The owner/operator completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last on 6-27-2018. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to the parent of two (2) enrolled children in the center. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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 was not dated. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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 did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. Operator required to receive on-going training had not completed the required twenty(20) hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One child'sapplication did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on one (1) enrolled child's first day of attendance. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | 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. 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 updated for one (1) enrolled child. Seven (7) enrolled children's written statement did not have a month and day listed. One (1) enrolled child did not have a written statement on file. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in one (1) enrolled child's file. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did not notify the parent of two (2) enrolled children in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | 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. A power strip located at the entrance of the facility 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. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. Balm belonging to the provider was observed on the changing table and not five feet out of teach of children. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. Plastic bags were stored on the bathroom floor. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | 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) new staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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 documented fire inspection was completed 9/18/2020. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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 was not dated. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. Menus for all meals and snacks were not dated. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for the months of October, November, and December 2021. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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 located in the bathroom and two play areas were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. Plastic bags were stored on the floor in the bathroom. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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) new staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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) new staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. A written statement from eight (8) children's parents 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 dated. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills record was not dated for the last drill completed. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did not notify the parent of one (1) enrolled child in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
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