Five Star Center License
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Park Road KinderCare
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3322 PARK ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28209
Quick Facts
Capacity
132 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, School Advisory Council Member, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 525-0852
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6055064
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Sep 13, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center on Park Road. We are so excited that we will have the opportunity to meet with you and your family. Our center believes in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child’s growth with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Here at Park Road KinderCare, we believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents consider us an extension of their families. Your child will not only be safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn in, but we have a support team of educated teachers that have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-19 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch in the fall zone for the large climbing structure on the preschool playground measured less than six inches in depth in four different places. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical exam on file completed by a physician however, the top portion was not completed by a parent or guardian. | |||
| 2026-08-19 | 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. Parent authorization to administer emergency medication for one child expired May 6, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-12 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The facility’s licensed capacity is 132. There were 136 children present today. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today’s visit, the actual air temperature was 91 degrees while children were outside and the “feel like” temperature was 96 degrees. Children were observed sweating and their faces were observed red. It was reported that children had been outside for 2 hours. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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. The closet in Space 6 was unlocked. The center's water heater was located in the closet. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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. An employee hired 9/2/25 had a medical report dated 7/26/24. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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. One (1) employee was hired 9/2/25 and the TB test on file was dated 7/26/24. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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 (2) employees had First Aid training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the First Aid training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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 (2) employees had CPR training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the CPR training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received. | |||
| 2026-06-12 | 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. A medical action plan listed Zyrtec as an additional medication. The medication was not onsite. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plexiglass on a doll house in Space 6 was cracked and exposed a sharp edge accessible to children. A one year old child was playing with a Matchbox car in Space 5b. The cars are suitable for children 3 years and older due to small parts. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 1. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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. Small wooden circle pieces of a broken toy the size of a nickel were observed on the playground where two year old children were playing. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam surfacing was exposed underneath the artificial turf around posts on the infant playground. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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). The qualification letter for R. Belandria expired 8/17/25. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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. Four (4) school-aged children did not have emergency identifying information before being transported from elementary school to the center on 8/25/25. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Four (4) children transported from elementary school to the center did not have written permission to transport. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Violation | 1801 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) |
| The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The center ABCMS roster was not completed. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | 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. The medication permission for a child's emergency medication in Space 1 expired March 26, 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-130L |
| 2025-07-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two (2) children exiting the restrooms in the hallway unsupervised. They walked to Space 6 and out the door that led to the playground. | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-130L |
| 2025-06-24 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The hallway was used for rest time for seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old on 6/13/25. | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Violation | 1127 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Twenty-two (22) school-age children were offsite participating in a field trip. The roster of children present on the field trip was not onsite. | |||
| 2025-06-24 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old were grouped in the hallway for rest time. The maximum group size for 1 year old children is twelve (12). | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-31 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, O. Haselton, hired 3/22/25 did not have a completed CBC check prior to employment. The individual's background check indicated "in process" in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | 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. Twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) school-age children did not have emergency identifying information attached to their emergency contact information. The children were observed preparing to leave for a field trip. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was observed supervising seven (7) children in Space 5b. The youngest child present was one (1) year of age. One (1) teacher in Space 5a left the classroom to retrieve spoons for lunch from Space 5b. There was only one (1) teacher in Space 5a supervising ten (10) children one year of age. Space 5a and Space 5b were separated by a half wall. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | 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. An employee, O. Haselton, hired 3/22/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. | |||
| 2025-03-31 | 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. One (1) child with emergency medication had an expired medication permission form on file. The permission was signed 8/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child in Space 2b did not have an updated feeding plan to indicate table foods. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. N0 children in Space 8 had assigned cots. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor riding toys and stationary kitchen on the toddler playground were observed with mud and mildew. The arm of a plastic rocking chair was observed cracked and broken. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children were observed using Strider bicycles today without helmets. The warning label on the bike indicated to always use with properly fitted shoes and helmet. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. Both buses had disinfectants stored on the floor and one (1) had bug spray stored on the floor. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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 registration expired in May 2024 for Bus #19099. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission to transport on file for all school age children did not indicate where the children were being transported to and from and the arrival/departure times were not accurate. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Six (6) children's updated emergency medical care information did not include (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children did not have all of the required information addressed on the application. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A preschool aged child was observed leaving the bathroom in the hallway and walking back to Space 8 unaccompanied. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | 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. The door to the laundry room and staff restroom was observed unlocked. Cleaning products to include bleach and aerosol sprays were observed stored inside. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in one (1) refrigerator in the kitchen that stored food for the facility. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permissions to transport did not have when and where a child was to be transported or the expected time of departure and arrival documented. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing equipment did not measure six (6) inches deep. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. A written statement from six (6) parents of enrolled children giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. Four (4) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Three (3) completed the training after 90 days. One (1) still has not completed the training. | |||
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