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Dilworth Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
605 EAST BOULEVARD,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Quick Facts
Capacity
119 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 333-7225
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6053970
License Holder
CHURCH, DILWORTH METHODIST
License Issued
May 1, 2018
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
The mission of the Dilworth Child Development Center is to provide the highest quality early education experience for children of all income levels in the local community and surrounding area, and to do so in an environment that blends child initiated learning experiences with character based, teacher led objectives focusing on the children and family as integral parts of our Center.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Space 3 took children on a walk through the neighborhood. There was no information regarding the activity posted in the classroom and given to parents prior to the activity. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 454 | 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. Teachers from Space 3 did not take a list of children participating in the off-premise activity with them on the walk in the neighborhood. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medication was stored behind lock and key. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Accurate attendance was not maintained in Spaces 1,2,3,4,6 and 7 for children who were spending partial time in those spaces as they prepared to transition to the new classroom beginning next week. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. One (1) child did not have a completed off-premise permission form on file. The form on file did not indicate "yes" for off-premise permission. Nothing was circled on the form. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | 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. The closet in Space 2 did not lock. Diapers stored in plastic bags as well as plastic shopping bags were stored on the floor accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. A slat on the fence surrounding the preschool playground was loose and pushed to the side creating an opening between 3 1/2 and 9 inches. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 unlicensed space next to the kitchen where uncovered. A child was observed working indepently with a teacher in the space. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 closet with hazardous cleaning products was observed unlocked in unlicensed space nxt to the kitchen where a child was observed working independently with a teacher. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 (2) children’s medical action plans were not completed fully. The emergency contact information on the back of the forms was not completed on plans in Spaces 3 and 5. | |||
| 2024-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-30 | 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 6/12/24. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-21 | 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 laundry closet door located in the hallway was unlocked. and the water heater was located inside. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Two (2) individuals were listed on the EMC and both were not onsite. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 6. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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. An employee hired 7/17/23 did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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 (1) child's emergency medical care information was not updated annually. The date on the application was 8/2022. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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 enrolled 12/1/21 had a medical exam on file dated 2/17/22. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-210L |
| 2023-09-28 | 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. During staff interviews it was determined that a teacher’s tone is often loud and harsh when getting children’s attention to redirect behaviors. | |||
| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 6. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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 albuterol expired in November 2022 and had not been returned or replaced. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Three (3) children did not have the address listed for emergency contacts. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Two (2) employees did not complete Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two (2) employees were missing medication administration training. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. Conflicting information reported by staff regarding an individual's employment status was provided. Administration reported the employee was terminated within the last two (2) weeks. Upon further discussions with caregiving staff it was reported the employee was still actively employed and present today. The information was discussed with administration and the director stated she falsified the information regarding the staff's employment because she did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Seventeen (17) children were observed in Space 6 and fourteen (14) had arrival times documented for today. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Two (2) turtle sandboxes on the toddler playground were observed with standing water on top of the sand. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. The floor cabinet in Space 1 was observed unlocked and there were aerosol cans inside. In Space 2 there was a teacher's purse stored on the floor of an unlocked closet. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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 albuterol expired in November 2022 and had not been returned or replaced. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. The outdoor trashcan on the preschool playground had a cracked lid and the handle was missing. The sandbox on the older toddler playground was observed with a cracked lid. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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) staff hired 11/17/22 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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 (1) employee hired 11/17/22 did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) new employee hired 11/17/22 did not have documentation of orientation. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. Three (3) employees did not have First Aid cards on file for review. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. Three (3) employees did not have CPR cards on file for review. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations were not completed for all staff. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Three (3) children did not have the address listed for emergency contacts. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two (2) children's applications did not have all of the information on the application completed to include fears and unique behaviors. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was not printed for review to verify the last revision date of the plan. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1839 | .0801(c) |
| A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. A child was released to a speech therapist in another building on the church grounds and the therapist was not listed on the child's application as an authorized individual. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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 did not have a training certificate on file for review and two (2) did not complete the training within 90 days. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two (2) employees did not complete trainings within 12 months and three (3) employees were missing medication administration training. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-31 | 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) staff member who began employment on 6/14/22 had a TB test result dated 7/7/22. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space 4 had five (5) children present and three (3) children had arrival times documented. Space 5 had eighteen (18) children present and fifteen (15) children had arrival times documented. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Albuterol was stored on hook under a child's cubby below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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. Albuterol was administered to a child on 8/30/22 and the permission form for 8/30/22 was unavailable for review. The teacher stated the permission form dated 8/31/22 was received today and the other permission was discarded. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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. Albuterol in Space 3 was not stored in the original container with the prescription attached. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization was not signed by the parent in Space 4 for one (1) child. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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 in Space 5 had an expired permission for an EPI pen and Benadryl. One (1) child in Space 6 had an expired permission for an EPI pen and Benadry. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation was not completed for medication that was administered on 8/30/22. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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) staff member who began employment on 6/14/22 had a medical report dated 7/11/22. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-16 | 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 reviewed annually on the portal. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door located across from Space 4 was open and no one was present inside the kitchen. A boiling pot was observed on the stovetop. Additionally a child's emergency medication for an allergy was not onsite. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | 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. Two (2) bottles of antihistamine were not stored in the original packaging in Space 5. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | 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. Four (4) children had current signed and dated off-premise renewals on file however the parents did not indicate 'yes' or 'no' on the renewal for off-premise activities. | |||
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