Four Star Family CC Home License
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In The Beginning God Created Childcare Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
DERRYRUSH DR,
Charlotte, NC 28213
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
60004004
License Issued
Aug 14, 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 - Serves no more than two infants under one year of age. Lemar Elliott Benjamin may not be present during operation hours.
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About the Provider
IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED CHILDCARE CENTER is a Four Star Family CC Home License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service 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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's first aid certification expired 12/2025. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator's CPR certification expired 12/2025. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided for a child under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly outdoor checks were not completed for November 2025 and February 2026. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire expired 1/2026. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1828 | 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) |
| The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. Children's files did not contain the parent's acknowledgment for receipt of the operational policies. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the required parent's acknowledgement of the shaken baby policy. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-212L |
| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-046L |
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was not prohibited for a child in care who was under the age of 3. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There are weeds in the outdoor learning environment and other equipment not for children's use. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Children's files did not contain the required parent acknowledgment for receipt of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The visual checks of sleeping infants was not documented every 15 minutes. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. An infant's feeding plan did not contain the parent's signature. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Children's files did not contain the requirement parent acknowledgment for receipt of the Shaken Baby policy. | |||
| 2025-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-046L |
| 2025-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The outdoor play area has weeds and the grass needs to be cut. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .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 from the date of issuance). M. Gandy did not complete and submit required forms to complete a CBC prior to the qualification letter expiring on 2/14/25. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator did not complete the required ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The certification expired 12/22/24. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for M. Gandy. The current qualification letter expired 2/14/25. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-110A |
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-110A |
| 2024-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-110A |
| 2024-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire was not completed annually. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Some of the children's files were missing the required health assessment. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Some of the children's files were missing the required parent acknowledgment of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Children's transportation permission forms were not complete. Some were missing the parent's signature and sections c,d and e were not completed. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. Emergency information, including photographs was not provided for children being transported. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator needs to complete 7 hours of on-going training. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. A child's file did not contain the signed parent acknowledgement for the summary of the law. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. A child's file did not contain the parent's signature on the application form. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 2024 | .1703(c )(1-11) |
| The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas. The topic Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of child maltreatment was last taken on 6/24/19 and was due 6/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There were broken outdoor toys, weeds and overgrown grass in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1705 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. A Summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1735 | .1721((f)(4)(A) |
| The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date. The sleep chart/visual check documents for February and March 2024 were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. 7.5 hours are still needed to meet requirement. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1705 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. The summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1828 | 10A NCAC 09. 1715(b) |
| The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the operational policies. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain the parent acknowledgment of the Shaken Baby policy. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 905 | .1721 (e )(2) |
| Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available. A fire drill was conducted in March 2023 as required. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not completed in January 2023 as required. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator's health questionnaire was completed annually. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Children's file did not contain the required health assessments. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1735 | .1721((f)(4)(A) |
| The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date. The activity plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1856 | .1714(b) |
| The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file. The operator's documentation of completion of the EPR training was not on file. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A child's file did not contain a parent's acknowledgement of receipt of the Shaken Baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. | |||
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