Three Star Center License
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First Stop Daycare
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3426 CENTRAL AVENUE,
Charlotte, NC 28205
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003956
License Holder
LUCAS, ANNETTE
License Issued
Mar 28, 2024
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
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member was due to renew their H & S training no later than January 29, 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were five children present and only one child was monitored with a tracked arrival time for today. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. The food served for lunch was not listed on the posted menu. Children were served spaghetti, meatballs, green beans, apple sauce, wheat bread and milk. The following was listed on the posted menu: green beans, apples, chicken thighs, wheat bread and milk. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. There was not a dirty toy bin maintained or any mouthed toys that were removed from the children's environment in space #2. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. Books were monitored in poor repair in spaces #1 and #2. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The emergency exit door located in the back of the child care center on space #3 was unlocked. The consultant entered the space without the operator, and one volunteer's awareness of another adult entering the building. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was garbage monitored on the child care ramp, parking lot and on the ground surrounding the back of the child care center. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections from September 2025 until December 2025 were not available for review. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A volunteer present for one day did not have a health questionnaire completed and on file. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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 volunteer present for one day did not have a signed emergency information form completed before the first day of work. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. The operator and one staff member did not have training on file showing eight (8) and ten (10) hours of annual in-service training hours were completed. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance was not accurately tracked for today. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A volunteer was left alone with five children ranging in age from two to three years of age in space #2 while the administrator was in the office. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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 RTGF was missing one enrolled child's emergency information, and blank incident reports. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was inadequate mulch under and around the stationary outdoor equipment. There were approximately three inches of protective surfacing present when six inches of mulch was required. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-18 | 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. The menu was altered, and the substitution changes were not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor wooden ramp railings, steps, floorboards were in poor condition with exposed hardware and detached lattice in spots. The gate was monitored separated and unable to close fully. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Vines were monitored grown over the fence and through the outdoor fencing and wooden ramps. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. Children were observed outside, and the playground gate was not closed. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | 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 was missing children's contact information for one child who enrolled within the last two weeks. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | 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 updated plan was missing the current health consultant and contact number. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Protective surfacing did not meet at least six inches in depth. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two live roaches were observed crawling on the walls in space #1. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0425-352L |
| 2025-05-12 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Two children two years of age were monitored sleeping in a rocker chair rather than a bed, cot or mat with individual linen. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b) Animal and Vermin Control. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Live roaches were monitored on the kitchen floor. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The posted allergy list in the kitchen, space #1, and in the EPR-Ready to Go File were not current. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden ramp leading to the outdoor play area and used for evacuation and monthly fire drills was monitored in poor condition with exposed hardware, splinters, raised/warped floorboards, loose railings. The chain link fence separating the property from the next residence was monitored in poor condition, leaning over and top rails not connected properly. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were many fallen leaves throughout the outdoor play environment. The monitored leaves were built up in the corners of the fenced in play areas. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | 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 was not current. Five formerly enrolled children were still maintained in the file. The center's printed EPR plan was not maintained with the Ready to Go File. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | 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 monitored not current with the previously assigned consultant and contact information were listed. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The outdoor stationary play equipment was not placed over at least six inches of protective surfacing. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member A. Lucas didn't have documentation on file showing completion of the five-year renewal for CMT training. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b) Animal and Vermin Control. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Several live roaches were monitored in the kitchen, space #3, and space #1. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | 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 bottle of White Out was monitored stored on a tall shelf. The White Out was removed and placed under lock and key. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. Completed incident reports were not filed in the applicable child's file. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. Plastic bags were monitored accessible to children under three years of age. The plastic bags were removed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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 monitored not current. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. One child's medical action plan expired in June 2024. | |||
| 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 | |
| 2023-07-27 | 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. In space #3, there was a tube of diaper cream that was not labeled with the child's name. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-21 | 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 member's First Aid training expired May 6,2023 however, the staff member completed renewal of the training on June 1023. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | 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 member's CPR certification expired May 6, 2023 however, the staff member completed renewal for CPR certification on June 10, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. A staff member was present in the infant classroom that did not have verification on file that ITS-SIDS training had been completed. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #1, there were three preschool children present with two staff members. One child was one year of age and two children three years of age. | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Verification was not on file that an annual health questionnaire had been completed by the Director. The health questionnaire was dated March 20, 2021. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Verification was not on file that an annual emergency information form had been completed by the Director. The form on file was dated March 20, 2021. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-18 | Violation | 1948 | 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) |
| Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19). The proposed Administrative Action and cover letter was not posted. | |||
| 2022-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Children attending child care centers shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity. Children were not in the kitchen however, the door was left open with a pot of water boiling on the stove without an adult being present. The kitchen is adjacent to space #1 and space #3. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2808 Food Service (f). | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #3, I observed a child three years of age unsupervised sitting in a rocking chair playing with a musical keyboard. The classroom is currently closed and there was no adult present. The amount of time the child was left unsupervised in unknown. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | 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 new staff member did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | 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 new staff member did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2022-05-31 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. In space #1, there were a total of 13 children present. The total capacity of the space is 12. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2, I observed seven children present with one staff member. There was one child one year of age and six children two years of age present. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1, there was a total of ten children present with one staff member. There were two children two years of age, four children three years of age, one child four years of age and three children five years of age present. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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 member did not have verification on file that the EPR plan had been reviewed annually. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not have verification on file that health and safety training was completed in the first year of employment. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 522 | 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) |
| Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. Tables were not sanitized before two children ate breakfast. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two children did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. The numbers on the mats did not match the numbers/names on the chart in space #1. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. There was a slide on a portable piece of climbing equipment that was broken and a wagon with a broken handle. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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. There was an empty potato chip bag, pieces of paper and plastic on the ground on the playground. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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 was a bottle of class cleaner located on a shelf. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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 member did not have verification on file that the EMC plan had been reviewed annually. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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 staff member did not have verification on file that emergency information had been completed annually. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | 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. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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