Five Star Center License
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Hickory Grove After School Enrichment Program
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
6300 HIGHLAND AVE,
Charlotte, NC 28215
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
4 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6055624
License Holder
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION
License Issued
Aug 11, 2025
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 - Daytime care only; Reduced Enhanced Ratios minus 1.
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About the Provider
HICKORY GROVE AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Permission to Administer form on file including all required information. | |||
| 2026-05-06 | 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. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Medical Action Plan on file including all required information. | |||
| 2026-05-06 | Violation | 1836 | .0801 (e) |
| Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that expired on April 30, 2026. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-05 | 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 last approved fire inspection was conducted on March 14, 2025 but this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven (7) days, as required. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | 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 #2, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray was observed being stored in a black lockbox on top of the cubbies with a padlock-style lock attached but not secured. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-06 | 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 a First Aid Kit containing eight (8) antiseptic wipes, one (1) ice pack and six (6) packets of ointment each with the warning Keep out of the Reach of Children printed on the label and accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored in the top unlocked drawer of a storage shelf. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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. The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was monitored. It was observed that the plan had not been updated annually or when information changes, as required. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. It was observed that menus posted in both classrooms and on an ASEP information bulletin board located in the hallway adjacent to ASEP classrooms were dated May 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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. Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had medication present for a chronic medical condition and the permission to administer medication form for that medication expired in January 2024 | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-14 | 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 last annual fire inspection report on file was October 14, 2021. An inspection report was emailed to me today, November 14, 2022, dated October 31, 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child with life altering prescribed medications didn't have written parental permission on file. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file or available for review. | |||
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