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KIDS R KIDS #5 NC
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2115 BEN CRAIG DRIVE,
Charlotte, NC 28262
Quick Facts
Capacity
245 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 503-4001
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002188
License Holder
COLD SPRING ALLIANCE, INC.
License Issued
Jun 20, 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
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About the Provider
At Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning we believe that children should be "Hugged First-Then Taught". We strive to provide a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment for young children, in which children can safely explore, learn, play, and develop in all areas of growth: physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. We believe in being supportive of our parents, and we welcome their positive involvement and presence at Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning. We further believe that in such a caring atmosphere, where parents and teachers have open and honest communication, children thrive and have the opportunity to blossom into responsible, considerate and contributing members of our society. At Kids R Kids "We hold the future", and the future is looking bright!
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-02 | 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. A bottle of Benadryl was stored inside the ready to go bag and was not locked. | |||
| 2026-04-02 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster was not completed. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-12 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. An infant's feeding plan was not updated to include the addition of formula provided by the facility. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Seven (7) new employees did not have documentation of 16 hrs. of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | 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. Seven (7) new employees did not have documentation of 6 clock hours of training within the two weeks of school. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | 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. Two (2) medical action plans were not updated annually. The action plans were updated after the expiration. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-282L |
| 2025-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-11 | 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 fire inspection was completed 1/31/24. A new inspection was completed 2/21/25 and the DCDEE form was not provided due to required repairs. Repairs were completed 3/14/25 and the facility was currently waiting for reinspection and approval. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | 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. The position of the sleeping infant was not documented consistently in Space 1. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child with a diagnosed chronic condition did not have the emergency medication onsite. | |||
| 2025-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-297L |
| 2024-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-297L |
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two (2) children age two (2) years old were left unsupervised on the toddler playground for approximately three (3) minutes on 8/20/24. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-120L |
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-120L |
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 7/2/24 it was reported that four (4) toddlers ages one (1) to two (2) years old were on the Pre-K/School-Age playground unsupervised during afternoon outdoor time. | |||
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four (4) toddlers ages one (1) to two (2) years old were reported climbing a rock wall and standing on top of the platform of the slide on equipment approved for children four (4) to eleven (11) years old. The children were on the equipment alone and not being supervised. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A dorm refrigerator in Space 3 did not have a thermometer. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were observed stored behind lock and key. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. A closet in Space 7 was left open and unlocked. There were cleaners observed inside. A bag of potting soil with multiple warnings was observed stored in a storage closet on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. An infant's topical medication was indicated for use for children two (2) years and older and a doctor's authorization with dosage for an infant was not attached. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on both bus buses measured below 2/32 of an inch. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. A child's vaseline in Space 2 did not have a permission on file for review. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-227A |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On December 13-15, 2023, the temperature in the classroom for infants ranged between 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. On December 13-15, 2023, the temperature in the classroom for infant children and the classroom for toddler children ranged between 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit, a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b) regarding lighting and thermal environment, which states all rooms used by children shall be heated, cooled, and ventilated to maintain an ambient temperature between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's permission for Nystatin did not include how long the medication should be administered. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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) employee hired 1/8/24 had a medical form on file that was stamped by the medical clinic but was not completed and signed by a doctor. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. An employee hired 8/24/23 did not have a current negative TB test on file. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. Four (4) employees did not complete First Aid training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. Four (4) employees did not complete CPR training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. An employee hired 12/12/23 and an employee hired 12/25/23 did not complete required trainings within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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 stored unlocked and hanging above five feet in Space 11. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | 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 didn't obtain their annual fire inspection until February 20, 2023. The inspection was due no later than January 25, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There were four (4) new staff, who had contact with children, that did not receive at least 16 hrs. of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 new staff hired in January of 2023 did not complete the required First Aid certification within the required first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 new staff hired in January of 2023 did not complete the required CPR certification within the required first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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. Identifying photographs of children who are transported daily were not maintained in the vehicle. Staff printed pictures from their Procare system and updated the records maintained in the transportation vehicles during the visit. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-22 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff person didn't have a renewed qualification letter on file. The results are pending as of today. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. At the corner of the playground fence between the two and three year old play areas measured 4 inches. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | 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 monitored not locked but stored five feet from the ground. The medication was removed and stored under lock and key during the visit. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | 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. Two staff hired during the Pandemic and licensing flexibilities didn't obtain a TB test results on or before October 15, 2021. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). One staff person didn't submit a requalification packet prior to expiration. Results are pending. | |||
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