Five Star Center License
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Early Foundations Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
7727 SHARON LAKES ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28210
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003985
License Holder
MAHNSIA LLC
License Issued
Jan 27, 2020
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
EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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 updated at least annually for one (1) child. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 1804 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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 were not practiced after the last one (1) in January 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-100L |
| 2025-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the school-age group. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | 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 practiced for the month of April 2025. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and two (2) did not have a staff development plan. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | 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 updated at least annually for two (2) children. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | 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 or lockdown drills was not practiced every three months. The last one was completed February 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Four (4) staff member's records were not made available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitution for breakfast and lunch was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal being served. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | 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 (1) staff member required to receive ten (10) on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | 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) staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Four staff personnel files were observed to have TB, health questionnaires and medicals on file and not filed separately from the staff member's personnel file. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-12 | 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 paint on the window seal in Space 5 and on the divider wall between Space 6 and Space 7. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | 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 an aerosol cleaner, stove top cleaner and a lime remover stored in an unlocked low cabinet of the kitchen, and the kitchen door was unlocked. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. Two doors were observed cracked open while each group was on the playground. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls throughout the facility were observed to have paint peeling off. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors I observed a yellow tunnel on the school age playground that was not longer secured to it's holding rails. The large stationary equipment on the Two's playground was observed with the platform rusting and the platform covering is cracked and can pose a tripping hazard, it was also observed to have paint peeling from it. The two pretend cars on the preschool playground have steering wheels that are loose and causing pinch points. Two pegs holding the boarder around the Two's stationary equipment were observed sticking up, causing a protrusion. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, tree roots on the school age playground are sticking up (with both ends in the ground) causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. I observed a large tree and grass debris pile in the corner of the side play area, outside the Two's and PS classroom. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 kitchen door was left open when the cook was covering in a classroom, bleach was observed unlocked under the 3 compartment sink. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. While in Space 3, serving two year olds, I observed a large ziplock bag storing paper cut outs in the art center. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Three staff do not have proof of receiving the annual EMC review. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three staff do not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Four staff do not have current Emergency information on file. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff, hired 8-19-21, does not have proof of completing the 16 hours of orientation, the last line item regarding review the the rated license enhanced standards is blank. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 hired 2/23/23 does not have current First Aid certification, the course she took does not meet the requirement. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 hired 2/23/23 does not have current CPR certification, the course she took does not meet compliance. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff does not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file, she has been employed since 7-12-2021. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file does not have current emergency information on currently enrolled children or currently employed staff. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. There was no proof on file that three staff received the annual EPR review. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing in the fall zone of the climbers on the school age playground doesn't even measure 1 inch and has grass growing in many areas. The surfacing around the stationary equipment on the two's playground has weeds and grass growth throughout the fall zone area. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Three staff, employed more than 90 days, do not have proof they completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment on file. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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 new staff present today, observed caring for children in Space 5 did not have a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed as proof of reviewing the policy prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. It was reported that the cook has pushed the breakfast care into classrooms at least 30 minutes prior to mealtime on occasions, she was covering a.m. school age care and did not have any devices to maintain food and milk temperature. For instance, warm oatmeal became cold before children ate. Milk was poured in cups and not kept chilled. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2806(g)(h)(i) | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | 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 Fire Inspection the facility has passed was conducted on 12/29/21. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. You have not been placing completed incident reports in the child's file, once signed you log them and give it back to the classroom staff and are not placing them in the child's file. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | 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 potential new hire was in the Space 6 today getting Meck PreK training. She has been coming and observing and working with the children since Monday 1-9-23 and does not have TB information on file. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | 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 staff do not have an annual review or staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not observed posted anywhere in the facility today. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The toddler/two activity plan only listed 3 out of the required 4 different activities. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Three ceiling tiles were observed with water stains in Space 3. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors: A riding toy on the Two's playground was observed in poor repair. Also on the two's playground we observed three boarder pegs protruding up form the boarder. Peeling paint from large outdoor easel was observed on the preschool playground, and the boarder around play equipment on the school age playground was observed splintering. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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. While monitoring the outdoor play area today we observed all playgrounds with trash and broken plastic pieces. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 4/21/21 has not completed required health and safety training. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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. Emergency medications were observed stored below 5 feet during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The facility has not been logging incident reports on a log document, they were storing all incident reports together in a sheet protector. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff hired 4/21/21 has not had a review of the EMC plan since 4/26/21. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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 staff, who started employment on 4/11/22 did not obtain a current staff medical to provide the facility until 4/12/22. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff hired 4/21/21 has not completed an annual health questionnaire since 4/26/21. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). The owner, who was present on site today, did not submit her criminal record information to be reviewed for renewal. Her letter expired on 6/10/22. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff hired 4/11/22 did not receive 16 hours of orientation training within the first 6 weeks, two topic areas were not marked as completed and the staff member did not sign the orientation form stating he received the orientation training that was documented. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled in November 2021 did not supply a current medical statement until 2/25/22. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's file does not list the child's enrollment date on the signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The owner, who is present on site, does not have a valid qualifying letter. Her's expired on 6/10/22 | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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. One staff hired 4/21/21 has not had a reviewed of the current EPR plan since 4/26/21. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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 on site are outdated, they were last completed 4/26/21 and 3/18/21. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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. Permission to administer a medication for chronic illness was last provided on 7/12/21. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | 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 staff hired 1/10/22 did not complete recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment within 90 days of hire, she completed it on 7/1/22. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 hired 5-16-22 provided a TB test result dated 2/26/21. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | 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 staff hired 5/16/22 provided a staff medical dated 4/21/21. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. At 8:30 Space 4 was out of ratio with eleven children ranging in age of 3-4 years with one staff. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 545 | .2508(a) |
| The center which provides care to school-age children did not provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs and interests of the children. Upon my arrival six school age children were observed in Space 5, just seated with nothing to do. No activities were accessible. The staff was seated at the table and was not engaged in an activity with the school age children. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Today I observed a wooden plank on the gate separating the preschool and school age program pulling away from the door with two nails sticking out. I also observed the wooden fencing splintering and nails sticking out leaving sharp edges on the preschool playground, that area had not been taped off until repairs could be made. I also observed a broken metal cart with two of the four wheels removed on the school age playground and extra wooden pieces on the ground by the back shed on the school age playground. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. At 8:30 this morning Space 2, serving one and two year old children was observed to have one staff present with seven children. The youngest child present was 1 years old. Based on review of attendance in Space 2 and Space 4, ratio has not been met between 8:15 - 9:00 several days in the month of April, 2022 (those dates are outlined in the body of this document.) | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden fencing the separated play spaces was observed to have nails protruding out, many areas of the fencing were observed to have rough edges, sharp edges and was splintering. | |||
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