Five Star Center License
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Gateway Academy - Raintree
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8010 STRAWBERRY LANE,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 543-0118
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002684
License Holder
CADENCE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Feb 10, 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
Gateway Academy Child Development Center, Raintree is much more than just daycare. We offer infant, preschool and child care programs with a curriculum that prepares every student to thrive in the next step in their life. We provide parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home. Before and after school programs also available.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Tuesday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Wednesday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Thursday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Friday6:30am - 6:30pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-090L |
| 2026-07-13 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On June 10, 2026, space #1 was out of staff child ratio for approximately seven to eight minutes. There were twelve children less than twelve months of age present with two staff members. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-014L |
| 2026-06-16 | 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. An incident report completed for an incident that occurred on May 29, 2026 did not contain where the child received medical treatment, time parent was notified and by whom. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report for an incident occurring on May 29, 2026 resulting in a child receiving medical treatment was completed, however a copy was not sent to a Division representative. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #3, there was not a thermometer in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In space #1, there was no soap at the diaper changing sink. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. A crib for one infant was not labeled with the child's name. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #5, the handle to the cabinet underneath the diaper changing table was broken. In space #4, the cushion to two chairs had exposed foam. In space #7, a lounger pillow was ripped with exposed foam and tile on the floor near the door was cracked in several places. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. The EMC plan posted throughout the building was not current. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 #1, one infant's diaper cream expired in 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 with a hire date of October 20, 2025 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three staff members had not completed an annual health questionnaire. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 had completed First Aid training from an approved organization however, the course is not approved. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 had completed CPR certification from an approved organization however, the course is not approved. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. One child's emergency medical care information had not been updated since 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. Parent authorization for a medication expired December 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. Five staff members did not have verification on file that health and safety training had been completed. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-03 | 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. The EMC plan has not been updated since there were changes in administration in July 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. In space #4, Two tubes of diaper cream was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet. In space #5, six tubes of diaper cream was located in a storage container on a shelf that was unlocked and not five feet above the floor. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Five children with emergency medication had authorizations that had been completed, however there was no parent signature on the forms. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff members with hire dates of March 2025 and April 2025 did not have verification on file that orientation had been completed. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. In space #4, there were toys and equipment being stored in the restroom. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a). | |||
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-300L |
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-174L |
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The NC Summary of the Law was not posted. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. A door to an outside playground was propped open. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 broken shovel on the playground. In space #6, there was a broken plastic cabinet. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 #9, the power strip had two outlets that were not protected by safety covers. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 #3, a bottle of body spray was located in an unlocked cabient. There was a flammable warning on the bottle. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 medical report was older than 12 months from hire date. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 did not have verfification of a negative TB test on file. One new staff member's negative TB test was older than 12 months from hire date. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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. Two staff members had a First Aid Card on file by an approved organization however, the course completed was not approved. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 had a CPR card on file by an approved organization however, the course completed was not approved. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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. Emergency medical care information for seven children had not been updated annually. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three children did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. In space #3, a staff member's purse was located on the bottom shelf of a unlocked cabinet. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE | |||
| 2024-12-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-282A |
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-044A |
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-044A |
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-044A |
| 2024-09-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 16, 2024, a four-year-old child sustained an injury resulting in knot on the forehead without staff observing the injury occur. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. In Space 2, medications were found in a plastic bin in an unlocked changing table accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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 2, one child had an antifungal cream without a doctor's permission to administer and in Space 3 one child had Vaseline without a permission to administer form and mupirocin ointment without permission from a physician. A child in Space 3 had jock itch powder without permission from a physician. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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 found accessible to children in Space 1. Cars with small wheels were found accessible to children in Spaces 2 and 4. An abacus with small beads was found in Space 7 and glue with a small cap was found in Space 8 accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1 and Space 2 it was documented that infants were placed on their side or tummy when put in the bed. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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, GA did not have current First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | 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, GA did not have current CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2024-08-29 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill recorded was dated 1/29/24. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Space 4 has one child who is under 15 months enrolled, the child's feeding schedule was not posted. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. Space 6 and Space 10 were observed with classroom doors propped open the the outdoor play yard, while each group was outdoors playing. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors on the infant/toddler playground I observed two deflated balls, you removed them during the visit. On the PK playground the two pretend stationary steering wheels were loose and cause a pinch point. One mat on the ground at the base of the slide on the infant/toddler playground is causing a tripping hazard, as one corner is raised as the rest of the mat is flush to the ground. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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. Space 4 has four diaper creams in the classroom and do not have permission to administer. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 5 has several creams and lotions in the classroom, the written permission does not indicate the instructions on when you are to administer. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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. Space 1 and Space 2 serve infants, neither room had the center's safe sleep policy posted. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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 hired 7-25-23 does not have proof of completing First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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 hired 7-25-23 does not have proof of completing CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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 hired 8/29/22 and one staff hired 6/1/21 do not have a current staff development plan or annual review on file. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children's files reviewed did not have a medical on file, it was confirmed both children have been enrolled more than 30 days (One child enrolled in May 2023, and the other child transferred from another location almost a year ago.) | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. One child, who transferred to this location almost a year ago, only had immunization records, and incident reports on file. No other required information was on file available for review. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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. The group housed in the "All Purpose" space, serving preschool children, has one child that has a medical action plan on file, it has not been updated since 2/2022 the the facility reports that child still has the condition noted on the medical action plan. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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. The "All Purpose Space" that serves preschool children, has three children with chronic condition requiring medication(epi pen and Auvi-q) the medication permission was last provided on 6/23, 3/23 and 2/7/23. Permission to administer is granted for 6 months, and you did obtain current permission to administer the medication you have on site. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | 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 hired 11-16-18 completed recognizing and responding to suspicions of maltreatment last on 12/28/18, this is a health and safety training required to be completed within the next 5 years of last completion, she should have completed it again by 12/28/23. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-24 | 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. Two staff's First Aid certification expired in July 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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. Two staff's CPR certification expired 7/23. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 5/2/22 did not complete all required topic areas, she has not completed Administering Medication training. One staff hired 8/8/22 did not complete all required topic areas, she has not completed Administering Medication training. One staff hired 5/3/22 did not have proof on file of completing all topic areas of Health and safety training within the first year of hire. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 1912 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. One child's feeding schedule, in Space 1, does not provide information on type of milk, formula or food to provide and frequency of feedings. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #5 a MAP required Zyrtec for mild allergic reaction. Zyrtec was not at the facility. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. A holly bush is coming through the fence at face and eye level; the leaves are sharp and need to be removed. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Benadryl was in a zip lock bag not locked. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's enrollment date was March 23, 2022. He did not get his medical exam until January 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three children did not have the date of enrollment on the statement. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. In space#11 a MAP had expired in October 2022 | |||
| 2022-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4 there was a diet coke can on the counter. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-23 | 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. One feeding schedule in space 1 was not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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. A staff member date of employment was November 15, 2021, did not have First Aid on file. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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.A staff member date of employment was November 15, 2021, did not have CPR on file. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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 children did not have current emergency medical care information on file. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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 has not been reviewed since October 28, 2020 | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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. Four staff members did not have a signed acknowledgement of the Shaken Baby Syndrome on file for review. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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