Child Care Center
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Elevation Church
Matthews, NC
· Mecklenburg County
11416 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD SUITE N,
Matthews, NC 28105
Quick Facts
Capacity
158 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 246-0800
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
60003506
License Holder
ELEVATION CHURCH
License Issued
Sep 29, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - No more than 50% of license capacity on the playground at any one time.
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About the Provider
ELEVATION CHURCH is a Child Care Center in MATTHEWS NC, with a maximum capacity of 158 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the toddler outdoor play area concrete blocks installed to hold the poles for the shade had sharp corners exposed, the wood borders had splintering and a metal bench had sharp edges with rust exposed under seat slats. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 105, an epi-pen was stored in a bag lower than five feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. In Space 146, plastic baggies were accessible to children in two (2) bags on hooks lower than five feet. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility does not have an ABCMS roster on file with the NCDCDEE. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 did not contain copies of each child's application including emergency information and emergency information for each staff member. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the play area serving preschoolers, the resilient surfacing was less did not meet the critical height requirement at the end of the slide. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child enrolled 6/12/23 signed and dated the policy 6/27/23. One (1) child enrolled 5/19/2022 signed and dated the policy 6/27/2022. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-21 | 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 Fire Inspection conducted March 13, 2025 was not submitted within one week of the inspection visit. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | 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. Two (2) emergency medications were not in original container and did not have the original label. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | 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. In Space 102, one child requiring emergency medication had an Auvi-Q injector expired 6/23/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Bolts were missing on the stationary play equipment near the slide creating a pinch point. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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 2, outlets near the bathroom were incovered. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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 3, hand sanitizer and bleach solution were stored lower than five feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. In Spaces 2 a grocery bag full of supplies, a small bubble wand in a child's backpack and a teacher storage drawer on a counter with plastic was accessible to children. In Space 3 paper clips and snack baggies were observed on a counter accessible to children. In Space 5, soiled clothes in a plastic bag were on a hook lower than five feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. Two (2) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. Two (2) employees did not have a TB Test on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. Three (3) staff members did not have a health professional listed on the Emergency Information Form. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. A child requiring emergency medication did not have a medical action plan on file signed by a physician. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the stationary equipment on the preschool playground did not meet critical depth required. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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. Six (6) employees did not have a signed policy on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Verification was not on file that a fire drill was conducted in the month of August 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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. A new staff member's medical report was older than 12 months from hire date. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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 new staff member's TB test was older than 12 months from hire date. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). A staff member's qualification letter expired September 10, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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. One staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file. The letter expired September 10, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | 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 completed December 29, 2022. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #105, the vinyl on six mats used for napping was torn. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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 #102, there were two aerosol cans of sunscreen not stored in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. In space #102, there were eleven bottles/containers of sunscreen with no permission from parents on file. There was also six containers of diaper creams with no permission and one container of bug repellent with no permission. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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 member's medical report was older than 12 months from the hire date. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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 member's TB test was older than 12 months from the hire date. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The parent did not complete the top portion of the medical report for one child. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. Although the facility had a EMC plan, it had not been updated to include the new Director. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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 new staff member's hire date was prior to the date on their medical report. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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 new staff member's hire date was prior to their TB test date. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Three staff members were hired prior to completed a criminal background check. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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 member did not have verification on file that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | 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. Nine (9) children's files were monitored and they were missing a signed and dated acknowledgement for receipt of the Summary of Law prior to their child enrolling. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. There electrical outlets in both Space #7 and Room 107 observed without safety plugs when not in use. Administrators and teachers found and placed safety plugs in these electrical outlets during the walk-through. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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 #3 there was a tube of diaper rash ointment present that had written permission from January 2023 to April 2023 but the medication had expired in November 2022. This was removed during the walk-through. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. It was observed that the last time staff reviewed the EMC Plan was in January of 2022. It had not been reviewed annually or whenever the plan was revised as required. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's current posted safe sleep policy is not the one being signed by parents and available in the children's folders. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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 new staff hired on February 6, 2023 did not have a medical report on file signed by a health care professional prior to starting as required. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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 new staff hired on February 6, 2023 did not get a TB screening completed prior to starting as required. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. It was observed that staff had not received annual EPR training that was due in January of 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Nine (9) children's records were monitored and they were all missing a written notification of smoking/tobacco restriction in writing. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. There was diaper cream present that did not have written authorization present. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Five (5) feeding schedules were missing parent signatures. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was completed in November. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. There were three (3) power strips on the floor that had outlets exposed. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was completed in November. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Eleven (11) feeding schedules did not have parent signatures. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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 member's date of employment is December 20, 2021, the staff member does not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Two (2) children's applications did not have a parent signature. | |||
| 2022-03-23 | 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. Two (2) children did not have current emergency care information on file since 2019. | |||
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