Four Star Center License
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Legacy European Academy
Matthews, NC
· Mecklenburg County
801 S TRADE STREET,
Matthews, NC 28105
Quick Facts
Capacity
198 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004240
License Holder
GOLDEN LILY LLC
License Issued
Sep 3, 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
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About the Provider
LEGACY EUROPEAN ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in MATTHEWS NC, with a maximum capacity of 198 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-11 | 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 2, lotions for children stating keep out of reach of children were stored in a plastic bin on a shelf lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | 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 Spaces 2, 4 and 5 plastic wrap and baggies lower than five feet storing classroom materials were accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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 Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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. In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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. Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | 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 hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1125-018A |
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. A child's application was missing from one randomly selected file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | 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. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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 new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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 new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | 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. In space #4 Benadryl was stored on a top shelf in an unlocked box. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1 seven (7) children were present, only six (6) were marked on the attendance. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. In space #1 seven (7) one-year children were present with one (1) teacher. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was unlocked. This violation was corrected during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A staff member did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. A staff member who started employment February 28, 2023 did not have a medical on file. A uncompensated provider did not have a medical on file prior to being counted in the ratio. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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 .A staff member who started employment February 28, 2023 did not have a current TB on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have a health questionnaire of file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. A uncompensated provider did not have Emergency Information on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member counted in ratio did not have a Criminal Background Check completed. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Five (5) staff members did not have documentation they received orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. A staff member who started employment February 28, 2023 did not complete the required orientation within the first two weeks. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child did not have a health care professional list on their application. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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 medical exam on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. A staff member counted in the ratio did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch at the base of the slide measured less than one inch in depth. Mulch around the play structure measured less than 4 inches in depth. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One child did not have acknowledgement that the parent received the summary of law. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There is a climbing structure that is missing a backwall. Yarn has been tied to prevent children from falling off. This equipment is damaged and has not been repaired by the manufacture. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a basketball hoop turned over on a ripped tarp, with a slide under the pole of the basketball hoop, this is creating an unsafe area for child to get trapped under. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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 #2 Clorox wipes were on the shelf. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. The unlocked office and 3 bottles of prescription medication was sitting on the desk. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. No employee received six hours of required orientation within the first 2 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. Three children did not have acknowledgment that operational policies were given and discussed with parents. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Three children did not have acknowledgment that the parent participation plan were given and discussed with parents. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child did not have the childs health care professional on file. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. One child's file did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One child did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child did not have a discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical information was maintained separately from the staff's individual personnel file. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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