Three Star Center License
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Graham's Day Care Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2425 MORTON STREET,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
23 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6055026
License Holder
GRAHAM, DOROTHY
License Issued
Apr 26, 2019
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 - Children must occupy rooms w/direct exits only. No more than 10 children less than 3 years old.
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About the Provider
GRAHAM'S DAY CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 23 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.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation that a monthly fire drill was done fore December 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | 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. I observed the closet door unlocked that stores cleaning supplies, making the hazardous products accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The center did not have documentation of completing a playground inspection for October 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed a telephone wire hanging low, within reach of children, on the Outdoor Learning Environment. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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). One staff member was present(DG) did not renew their criminal background check that expired on 6/29/25. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | 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. I observed no record of arrival and departure times for children on numerous days. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 electrical outlet without a safety cover. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. I observed the closet door in the bathroom unlocked, this is storage for hazardous cleaning products. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | 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. Upon arrival a child entered the facility and did not wash their hands. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One side of the four (4) foot fence had a large gap lowering its height to less than four (4) feet, there were also protrusions on that side of the fence which could be harmful. The fence on both sides of the facility was leaning and was not secure. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. There was no first aid poster in any of the rooms or in a place for referral to be used. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | 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 disinfectant wipes on a desk/ not properly stored and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During the walk-through of the center, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-29 | 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. I observed the door of the storage room in the back opened, which is where a hazardous product was stored (compound wall repair). | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Two out of four staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Two out of four staff members did not complete recertification of First Aid training. (DG, SW) | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Two out of four staff members did not complete recertification for CPR training. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Three out of four staff members did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. (DG, TMW, ZW) | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff member (DG) is scheduled to work in the infant/toddler classroom. Staff member SIDS training expired on 1/23/2023 | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of four staff members did not have an annual staff evaluations and staff development plan. (SW, TMW, ZW) | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One children's file did not have the hospital preference name and phone number. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child with a start date of 3/3/23 medical exam records were dated for 8/8/23. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. One child with a start date of 3/3/23 immunization was dated for 8/8/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Two out of four staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually. (SW, TMW) | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Four out of four staff members did not complete the health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. I observed four children in space #1 watching TV, the provider did not have any documentation on screen time log. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. I observed five (5) children in space #3a3b watching television ([three] one year old children and [two] two year old children). | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-31 | 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. One staff member did not complete the required number of training hours. (D.G) | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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 center last received a fire inspection on 10/3/2020. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | 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 #1, a small block that is considered a choking hazard was accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
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