Four Star Center License
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Future Leaders Academy Ii
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8726 EAST WT HARRIS BLVD,
Charlotte, NC 28227
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003889
License Holder
FUTURE LEADERS ACADEMY LLC
License Issued
Mar 23, 2026
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 - Ryan McWhirter and/or client > 13 years old in the care, custody, and/or guardianship of Ms. Webb not allowed on premises during operating hours
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About the Provider
FUTURE LEADERS ACADEMY II is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2026-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The first aid kits in the transportation bags had hazardous items that needed to be removed such as instant ice packs and topical ointments. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Two (2) vehicles needed updated tags the tags expired on 9/2025 and 12/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-03 | 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 dated for 6/13/25 was not completed annually and was not sent within seven (7) days. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, I observed an activity plan dated for 8/18/25 to 8/22/25. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. I was unable to obtain documentation for a fire drill conducted in 8/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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 #1, I observed an unlocked door with hazardous cleaning agents. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. I observed incident reports not being recorded since 6/2024. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. One (1) staff file had a medical report competed after their first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. Three (3) staff did not complete First Aid certification from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. Three (3) staff did not complete CPR training from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The white van used for transportation did not have a license plate. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two (2) staff files did not have the review of operational an personnel policies at the time of employment. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-152A |
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-286L |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-286L |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four-year-old child was left unattended in space #1. | |||
| 2025-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0425-152A |
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A staff member pinched multiple three year old children as a form of discipline. In addition, two staff members redirected a three year old child by lifting and holding them by their arm. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. A staff member provided a special ice cream snack for some three year old children based on behavior but did not provide it for all of the children in the classroom. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. Staff yelled at a group of three year old children. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-122A |
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1118 | GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) |
| Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On February 11, 2025, a staff member left a four your old child unsupervised on the bus for 15 seconds. | |||
| 2025-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-122A |
| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-122A |
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The owner/administrator failed to ensure a safe environment when she allowed an individual to be on the premises of the facility while children were in care, whom she knew regularly engaged in sexualized behavior, and had instructed to do so in space utilized by the children. On at least one occasion, a child observed the individual engaging in the sexualized behavior. | |||
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #1, I observed eleven (11) children present ages were between 0-12 months old, through two (2) years old. There were (2) children who were two-years-old. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the outdoor learning environments, I observed a shade to a buggy that was ripped, a broken birdfeeder and a toy that needed repair. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. I observed one (1) prescribed cream with a topical ointment permission form. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. I observed four (4) orientation forms that were not completed to their entirety, the amount of hours were missing from each log. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. I observed four (4) orientation forms that were not completed to their entirety, the amount of hours were missing from each log. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The last date of revision was 8/30/19 not annually or as changes occur. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-355L |
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-01 | 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. During the visit, I received a current fire inspection that was completed on 6/6/24, this wasn't submitted within the seven (7) day requirement. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, I observed a dramatic play structure with a missing knob and the refrigerator door taped close. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. In the infant and preschool playground I observed trash from snacks and pieces of foam. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. In space #3, I observed one (1) prescribed ointment without the pharmaceutical label. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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 #2 and #4 permission forms to administer topical ointments were not completed for five (5) ointments. Two (2) ointments in space #5 had expired permission forms. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-218A |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-218A |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. Although the facility does have a safe arrival and departure policy it does not address the delivery and pick up of children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff failed to ensure a safe environment when a seven year old was able to access the hot water feature on a water cooler and the hot water splattered on their leg resulting in a minor burn that did not require medical attention. In addition, the staff failed to follow the facility's safe arrival and departure policies and placed a seven year old child in an unsafe environment where the child had to walk down the alley/driveway where those with questionable behavior live and/or frequent. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A water cooler which contains a water feature that reaches 195 degrees is accessible to children in 5 classrooms. This is a violation of NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.2834. | |||
| 2024-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-335A |
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-335A |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed a white bench in the infant playground with a large protruding screw, once the screw was removed the bench became loose. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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 (1) staff file was completed after their day to employment. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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. L.K has completed a total of 9.5 on-going training hours, total of 10 hours were required to be completed on or before 2/1/24. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One (1) staff did not have their completed coursework/on-going training documented on the required log. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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 (1) staff did not have a completed annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #7, children's beds were not placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #7, I observed a topical spray without a permission slip form. In space #7 I observed a prescribed medication with an expired permission form. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In the preschool playground, I observed a broken black trim at the bottom of the fence. In the infant playground I observed trash. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. V.N did not have a medical report on file. F.M and R.H did not have the correct medical report form on file. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. R.S did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K.S did not have six (6) hours of training in the required topic areas in the first two (2) weeks. R.S did not complete all required six (6) hours of training within the required topic areas in the first two (2) weeks. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. I observed vehicle with tag # RDK4084 with an expired registration dated 11/30/22. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. Staff medical forms were not maintained separately from the staff members personnel file. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. B.C did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #7, I observed a protruding nail on the wall. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill conducted was on 12/15/22. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space #3, I observed a pinesol cleaning solution in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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 #1 I observed one (1) outlet not covered. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed trash in the outdoor learning environment and the perimeter of the fences. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed in December 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . L.P's on-going training was not on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. I observed signage missing in Bus #1 and the rental van. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. L.P was missing 9 out of 11 health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 a current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In the toddler playground loose wood planks had protruding nails at the bottom of the building and on the buildings siding there was paint and other material exposed. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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. Outlet covers in spaces #1, #4, #5 and #6 had multiple outlets not covered. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1 one (1) diaper cream was expired. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 #2 one (1) diaper cream did not have a medication administration form on file for review. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 (1) staff member (T.Q) did not complete the first aid training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 (1) staff member (T.Q) did not complete the CPR training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The new school age children who participate in transportation did not have a photograph included in their emergency and identifying information. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch in the outdoor playgrounds was less than six (6) inches. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 (T. Q) did not complete the recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-09 | Violation | 1947 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(f) |
| An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. On multiple occasions, a staff member with a provisional criminal background check was not supervised by another staff member for approximately ten to fifteen minutes. | |||
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