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Davidson-cornelius Day Care Center
Cornelius, NC
· Mecklenburg County
242 GAMBLE STREET,
Cornelius, NC 28036
Quick Facts
Capacity
69 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 892-1228
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6050427
License Holder
NORTH MECKLENBURG CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
License Issued
Sep 3, 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
Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center is a non-profit, 5-Star child care program licensed by the state of North Carolina. Since 1969, we have proudly served Davidson, Cornelius, and surrounding communities by providing high-quality child care and early education in a safe, healthy, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Contact us today and find out why we’re one of the Lake Norman area’s most cherished community treasures!
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | 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 #4, I observed Arm & Hammer handsoap near the sink, accessible to children that says " keep out of reach of children". | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. During the walkthrough of the center I observed five (5) OTC creams that were expired. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #6, I observed one (1) expired medication authorization form. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-16 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #R6, I observed an electrical fan cord accessible to infants. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | 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 R3, I observed peeling paint on the blue cubbies, and through out the building, I observed peeling paint on the baseboards of the classrooms. I also observed peeling paint on the handrails on the steps near the preschool classrooms. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space R1, I observed a torn blue couch. The brown wooden fence on the playground was not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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 R5, I observed drops for a fish tank on the counter, not properly stored/ accessible to children. Also, in space R5, the container that holds the sunscreen was broken and not properly locked. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of seventeen staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation or a staff development plan. (TL, GH, BM) | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-122A |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-226A |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On March 12, 2024, a staff member handled a two-year-old child roughly by pulling the child by the top of their left ear to redirect the child to the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-01 | 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 R2, I observed peeling paint on the blue wall. In space R3, I observed missing caulking around the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-228L |
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-228L |
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. At 4:02pm a toddler exited out of space #R2 and roamed the hallway alone, the toddler then entered into space #R4 (the classroom for three-year-olds). The classroom was empty due to the children being outside on the playground. A parent then entered the classroom at 4:06pm to pick up her child in space #R4 and noticed the toddler alone. She then picked up the toddler and returned him back to his classroom. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) 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 ).Ms. Rivens stated that during her investigation, the kitchen door was observed open. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-180A |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On September 12, 2023, staff member grabbed a two-year-old child by the arm and made him sit on the carpet. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The playground for toddlers did not have a shaded area. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff files monitored did not have documentation that the EMC plan was reviewed annually. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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. All staff files monitored did not have documentation that the EPR plan was reviewed annually. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 out of five children's records did not have a medical action plan attached for allergies. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 9, 2023 (17:45:05) a child was alone in space # 2 unsupervised for thirty-seven seconds. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-19 | 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 out of four new staff members did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. (J.S and B.M) | |||
| 2023-01-19 | 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 R2, I observed an EPI pen for a child with a nut allergy. There was no medical action plan attached, nor did the child's file have a medical action plan attached to the application. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member with a start date of 8/15/22 did not complete orientation until 1/17/2023. (J.S) | |||
| 2023-01-19 | 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 out of four new staff members did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment (J.S and B.M) | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed peeling (blue) paint in space R1 and space R2. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 R3- I observed an electrical outlet that was not in use that did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space R5, I observed Babyganics Sunscreen Lotion with an expiration date of 3/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. One staff member out of fifteen did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. The staff members start date was 9/20/21 and the Emergency information was dated after the start date, on 9/23/21. (C.E.) | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. One staff member out of fifteen did not complete the required number if on-going training hours based on their education and experience. (M.H.) | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Nine out of fifteen staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation plan on file. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 out of five children's records reviewed did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child on the application. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One out of five children's records reviewed did not name childs health care professional (hospital preference). | |||
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