First Stop Daycare - Charlotte NC Three Star Center License

3426 CENTRAL AVENUE , CHARLOTTE NC 28205
(704) 347-0036

About the Provider

Description: FIRST STOP DAYCARE is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 29 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60003956
  • Capacity: 29
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-02-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-28 Violation 402 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b)
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. In space #3, the diapering changing mat had a large torn place in the middle of the mat.
2024-02-28 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the facility, paint was peeling on the walls and baseboards.
2024-02-28 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. In space #1, there were four bottles of glitter stored on an open shelf accessible to the children. A warning on the bottles stated "ages 6+.
2024-02-28 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. The first aid kit located in the van used to transport children contained Diphen antihistamine, triple antibiotic ointment, non-aspirin acetaminophen and first aid and burn cream.
2024-02-28 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 member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan had been completed.
2024-02-28 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 for one child's chronic medication expired December 2023.
2024-02-28 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. The handle used for flushing the toilet in the restroom was broken therefore, the toilet could not be flushed. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a)
2024-01-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-12-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-11-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-13 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1, the attendance for today has not been documented.
2023-10-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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