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Early Foundations Academy

Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
7727 SHARON LAKES ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Quick Facts

Capacity
96 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 643-9890
7727 SHARON LAKES ROAD
Charlotte, NC 28210
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003985
Expired
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

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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
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.

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