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Kidville-kovar Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2624 MILTON ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28215
Quick Facts
Capacity
94 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60001859
License Holder
JRU, INC.
License Issued
Mar 13, 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
KIDVILLE-KOVAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 94 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor learning environment utilized by School-Aged children a chain attached to a basketball goal and a stationary piece of gross motor equipment were both observed to have visible rusting. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | 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. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in April 2026 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing age-appropriate First Aid from an approved training agency. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | 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. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in April 2026 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing age-appropriate CPR from an approved training agency. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) child had a medical assessment on file that did not include all the required information. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that two (2) children did not have receipt statements on file from parents pertaining to the facility’s discipline policy including the child’s name and date of enrollment. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | 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. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in May 2026 did not have documentation on file for reviewing the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in May 2026 did not have documentation on file for completing the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space #3 eight (8) books were observed present in the Library Center with torn pages and missing covers. It was also observed that two (2) broken road signs, two (2) broken cars and five (5) red, foam blocks with visible teeth impressions were observed present and accessible to children in the Block Center. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not stored in its original container. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not accompanied by the required, completed forms. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 six (6) children between the ages of one year of age and two years of age were in attendance. It was observed that there were seven (7) books with visible tearing and torn pieces present in the Library Center and accessible to these children. It was also observed in Space #5 that children between the ages of two years of age and three years of age were in care where a visual wall display with torn paper letters, torn paper pictures and a torn paper border was observed present and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing ten (10) annual training hours on file, as required. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The center provides transportation. One white minibus and one blue van were monitored. Each was observed not having the correct registration on board. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation on file, as required. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #3 children were observed present, but the classroom’s post daily attendance had not been completed to reflect the current number of children in care. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 program’s ABCMS CBC roster was reviewed today. It was observed that the program only had two (2) of its current fourteen (14) employees listed. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 facility’s last approved, annual Fire Inspection was conducted on April 01, 2025. However, this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven days of completion, as required. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In Space #1 medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had two (2) medications present that did not have the required completed paperwork accessible or on file for review. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space #5 chipped paint was observed on various walls in the classroom and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #3 two (2) plastic bins containing toys were observed broken with visible cracks and missing pieces of the plastic along the top edges of the bins. It was also observed that several red, foam blocks in the Block Center had visible teeth impressions and were accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the vinyl siding on the building along the main wall was broken and chipped along the bottom. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the hallway adjacent to this space three (3) insulated water coolers were observed being stored in the path of travel of an Emergency Evacuation crib being stored near an exit for use during emergency procedures. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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 eight children between the ages of one year of age and two years of age were in attendance. It was observed that there were five (5) paper blocks with visible wear and torn pieces present in the Block Center and accessible to these children. It was also observed that plastic grocery bags were being stored less than five feet from the floor in a bin on the side of the classroom’s changing table. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler listed on the school’s posted allergy list for a cheese allergy had emergency medication and a permission to administer form present but it was for a nut allergy that was not listed on the allergy list. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #6 it was observed that an Infant listed on the school’s allergy list had a Medical Action Plan present that listed two emergency medications but there were no emergency medication was onsite. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly outdoor playground inspections for the last twelve months were reviewed, and it was observed that no outdoor playground inspection had been conducted in November 2023, as required. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing a First Aid course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing either a CPR course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1 nine (9) children were observed engaged in personal care routines and sitting at tables playing with table toys. However, the posted attendance reflected that there were eight (8) children present. In Space #2 sixteen (16) school-aged children were observed conducting personal care routines and sitting at tables engaged in a group activity. However, the posted attendance reflected that there were fifteen (15) children present. Space #4 was monitored, and it was observed that there were no children present. I inquired if this space was currently being used to provide care for children. Ms. Johnson shared that there were children in attendance in this classroom today, but they had recently transitioned into the outdoor learning environment. I, then, brought it to her attention that the posted attendance had not been completed for the day. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. Emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown) were reviewed, and it was observed that two prior emergency drills had occurred at four-month intervals instead of the required three-month intervals. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler with emergency medication and a permission to administer form present did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file. In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had emergency medication present but did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | 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. In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had a permission to administer form on file for that medication expired in February 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-266L |
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The School Age playground was monitored and it was observed that there is rust visible on two pieces of stationary metal equipment and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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. In Space #1 it was observed that there were two (2) books with torn pages and a torn cover in the Library Area and accessible to children. In Space #3 it was observed that three (3) wooden road signs in the Block Area were missing the base and accessible to children. It was also observed that several red, foam blocks in the Block Center had visible teeth impressions and were accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the accessible vinyl siding on the building was broken and chipped along the bottom. It was also observed on the playground utilized by Infants and Toddlers a variety of riding and gross motor toys were being stored on top of the shed. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed on the School Age playground that trash was present. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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. It was observed one (1) new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have a health assessment on file with all the required information completed. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. It was observed that all three (3) vehicles did not have current insurance cards on board and two (2) vehicles did not have current registration on board. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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 Center’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was monitored and found not to have been updated annually as required. The cover reflected it was last updated in May 2023 but contained outdated information. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | 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 fire inspection was received on May 22, 2023, and was due no later than May 18, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | 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. Six (6) new staff did not have a signed acknowledgement with the staff person's file. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Observed a wooden step stool visibly dirty in space #5. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. An outdoor storage house/unit was monitored propped on cinder blocks with open space underneath wider than nine inches. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor fence was monitored in poor condition in two noted areas (by the back storage house/unit and on the outside top railing of fence). | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Required procedures were not posted where they could be seen by parents. It was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. Engine oil was monitored stored on the ground and within a fenced area for the transportation vehicles. When observed, the transportation gates were open and oil was accessible. The oil was relocated to a locked environment during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. The posted center's ITS-SIDS policy in space #6 was not the same policy given, reviewed with parents and monitored on file. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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. Two staff were past due to obtain their annual in-service training hours (S.G. and B.F). | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a physical on file within 30 days after admission. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. One transportation van didn't have postage signage indicating the facility was a smoking and tobacco free environment. It was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outdoor environments with stationary equipment didn't have at least six inches of mulch in depth. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1886 | .0902(b) |
| The feeding chair or other seating apparatus was not disassembled for cleaning purposes. Three high chairs in space #6 were monitored dirty or built up foods visibly seen in the crevasses of the high chairs. High chair straps were observed with build up dirt/foods. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Five staff person didn't obtain CMT training within ninety days of their employment. All five staff n completed the required training. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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 person was past due to obtain the five year renewal of health and safety training (D.W.). | |||
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