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Leafspring School At Mcalpine
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9239 BAYBROOK LANE,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
212 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004203
License Holder
LEAFSPRING SCHOOL MCALPINE, INC
License Issued
Dec 15, 2024
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
LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT MCALPINE is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 212 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest. In space 12a, a teacher was sitting on the playground in a chair while propping the exit door to the classroom open. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space #12a, a step ladder was propped again the wall. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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 #9, there was a tube of lotion that was stored in an unlocked drawer. The warning on the lotion read "keep out of reach of children". | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, a diaper cream for one child expired January 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. The top portion of the medical report for two children was not completed by a parent or guardian. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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 #3, authorization to administer sunscreen for four children expired July 14, 2026. In space #3, authorization to administer diaper cream for one child expired March 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-201L |
| 2026-05-26 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report from an incident that occurred May 11, 2026 had not been documented on the Incident Log report. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-30 | 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 #9, there was a drywall crack in the sheetrock as well as several areas on the wall that paint was chipping. A portion of the baseboard near the door was also missing. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | 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 new staff members First Aid training was not completed by approved agencies. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | 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 new staff members CPR training was not completed by approved agencies. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | 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 child had medication authorization on file for an emergency medication that expired March 18, 2026. | |||
| 2025-08-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #2, the cribs for eight infants enrolled were not individually labeled with names. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The cover plate over an electrical outlet in space #12 was broken exposing the receptacle and lead wires. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | 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. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Verification was not on file that incident logs were completed for April 2025 and May 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | 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. In space #2, the Safe Sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | 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. Five children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-236A |
| 2024-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-236A |
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On December 17, 2024, staff did not ensure a nurturing environment when a staff member constantly used an inappropriate tone while speaking to one and two year old children. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On December 17, 2024, a staff member rough handled four one and two year old children by pinching, plucking and aggressively seating and pushing the children’s chair into the table. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-251L |
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the day of incident it was determined that there was a cut in the turf and that was where the rocks were coming from. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. No names were on the EMC it just stated "nurse and all staff" | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 12, serving school agers, did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space 1 refrigerator thermometer read 50 and then 48 degrees during the visit. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Indoors puzzles were observed stored in plastic bags without the puzzle picture available fore reference in Space 6. Outdoors a pretend law mower were observed missing the handle and cracked on the side leaving sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff, employed more than a year, did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff, employed more than one year, did not have current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | 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. Van 5 registration expired June 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff employed more than one year did not have an annual evaluation and staff development plan completed. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | 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 were conducted and documented four months apart (3/20/24 and 7/2/24) | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. I observed Space 5 and 6 with their classroom back doors leading to the outdoor play areas were not completely shut while their groups were outdoors playing. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Throughout the facility I observed classroom walls with peeling/chipped paint. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One dramatic play cupboard was observed with one door missing in Space 7. Two cardboard blocks were observed torn in Space 8. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for November 2023 and January 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not documented in 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the review of the video the teacher was observed sitting in an adult chair away from the children for 22 minutes, the children were two years of age. During that time, the teacher was observed on her phone for 6 minutes and then again for another 2 minutes. The teacher was not up interacting with the children while moving about the indoor area. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #5 had peeling cork coming off the wall. There was no lesson plan is space #4 or #12. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2 no thermometer was in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Space #5 had peeling cork coming off the wall. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #2 and #5 inhalers were stored in the nurse’s office, not in the classroom for quick access for the child. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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 #4 the backpack that contained emergency medication on laying on the counter and not stored 5 ft off the ground or inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was not medication authorization for diaper cream. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Diaper cream was not discard after expiring. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No inspection was completed in July 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff did not completed at least 16 hrs. orientation. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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 health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a copy of their immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. A lock down drill was completed December 1, 2022 and not again until May 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. One staff member who started employment March 13, 2023 did not have the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on file. One staff member who started employment March 20, 2023 did not have a current required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on file. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Information was shared that on June 13, 2023 some children forgot their lunch and was given turkey and cheese wraps, pretzels, and a banana. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Milk was observed sitting in the hallway on ice from morning snack 9:00-11:00, we checked the temperature, and the milk was reading at 47.5 degree. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 825 | .1005(b)(3) |
| Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. There was no parent permission given for children to ride the motorized train. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Seven (7) staff members experienced or witnessed classrooms being out of ratio between the hours of 7:45-8:30, anywhere between 5-20 minutes due to staff shortage, during the month of March. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.Space#1, #3, #4, and #5 all have peeling paint on the walls. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. On the centers menu it stated that today the children would be served chicken, rice, peppers, and pineapples. The children were observed eating chicken, rice, broccoli, and bananas. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. Not all children had identifying information on the bus. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Five (5) children did not have signatures on the application | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Five (5) children's files did not have the required documentation the that parent received the summary of law. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Allergy information for Spaces 2, 7 and 12 were not posted. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space 3, one (1) child's feeding plan was not signed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The facility's written procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child did not have the required signature on file acknowledging they received the safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. One staff member who started September 12, 2022 did not have a current medical report of file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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 staff member who started September 12, 2022 did not have a current TB test on file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member who started September 12, 2022 did not have a health questionaire file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member who started September 12, 2022 did not have a current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Six (6) children did not have the required signature on file indicating they received the facility's operational policies. Additionally, the facility's acknowledgement statement did not stated the policies were discussed with the families on or before the children's first date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Five (5) children's file did not have the required signature on the application. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Two (2) children's emergency contact information did not include the addresses. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Five (5) children's authorization for emergency care was not signed by the children's parents. | |||
| 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. Five (5) children did not have the required signature on file for permission to be outside of the fenced area. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The discipline policy for five (5) children were not signed by the children's parents. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Six (6) children's files did not have the child's name on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. In Space 2, one (1) staff member was alone and caring for three (3) infants without ITS-SIDS certification. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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 3, the parent's written authorization to have their child's butt balm applied was not on file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Six (6) children files did not have the required signature that they received and reviewed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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