Three Star Center License
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Little Angels Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
201 W PARK AVENUE,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Quick Facts
Capacity
27 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003840
License Holder
LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
Aug 22, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Food Prep for inf/toddler children in kitchen only
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About the Provider
LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 27 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | 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 EPR plan was last updated in the risk management portal on 8/26/24. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | 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. One (1) child's medical action plan was not updated annually. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | 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. The medical action plan listed Benadryl under medications. The Benadryl was not onsite. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Space 2a. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Space 2a did not have sufficient materials to include sensory toys, musical toys, pretend play materials (dress up)(housekeeping). dolls, and only one set of blocks was available. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 465 | GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) |
| Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Space 2a did not have a family living/dramatic play or art/creative play activity area. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence around the air conditioning unit was broken and nails were exposed and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The fence surrounding the AC unit was damaged and broken. The AC unit was located on the playground and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | 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 medication permission for a chronic condition expired 3/9/25. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) veteran staff did not complete administering medication training. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | 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 (1) veteran employee did not renew child maltreatment training every five years. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | 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 annual fire inspection was due 12/7/24. An inspection was completed 11/19/24 and two (2) items received unsatisfactory marks. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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 conducted in December 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-270L |
| 2024-07-16 | 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. I observed the laundry room and storage closet unlocked in the bathroom used by children in Spaces 2a and 2b. I observed cleaning supplies and paint stored inside the laundry and storage closet. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-270L |
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher brought two (2) toddlers inside from the playground. They entered through the kitchen and were placed behind the half door into Space 1. The teacher walked back through the kitchen to the back door to retrieve more children. She completed this task 2 times before stepping outside to the porch to help bring additional infants and toddlers inside. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children from Spaces 2a and 2b were combined in Space 2b participating in large group time listening to a story. Children were between the ages of one (1) and four (4) years old. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seven (7) aged one (1) year and younger were present with one (1) teacher in Space 1. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 465 | GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) |
| Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. I observed three activity areas available in Spaces 2a and 2b. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | 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. The ceiling in Space 1 above infant cribs was observed with peeling plaster. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | 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 (1) staff member was required to completed First Aid by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | 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 (1) staff member was required to completed CPR by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | 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. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment was required to be completed by 9/26/23 and was completed 10/20/23. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. . Health and safety trainings were due by 9/26/24. An employee was missing the training regarding medication administration. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-132L |
| 2024-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | 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 last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Substitutions on the menu were not posted prior to lunch being served. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not provided for children at lunch. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-036A |
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 22, 2022, the staff members failed to ensure a safe environment when a three-year-old child, allergic to peanuts, ingested peanut butter cookie. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained to reflect an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On September 29, 2023, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 1534 | .2318 (7) |
| Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A staff member's files was not maintained for a year after employment ended. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 1734 | .2318(6) |
| All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. A child's file was not maintained for at least one year fro the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | 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. While the medical plan was in the child’s file, it was not followed to ensure 911 was called following administration of an EpiPen on December 22, 2022. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed for an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-31 | 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 7/27/22. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A teacher's purse was stored on teh changing table in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | 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 bottle of nail polish was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in Space 2. Aerosol bug spray for teacher use was not stored behind lock and key on the playground. A tube of petrolium Aquafor was not stored behind lock and key in Space 1. A teacher's purse was stored below five feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The fire panel had not been maintained properly and the provider was not in compliance with life saving equipment for the fire alarm panel per the fire code. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | 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 documented fire inspection was 5/10/22. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two (2) children under 15 months of age were reported as eating food provided by the facility. The update was not documented on the signed feeding schedules. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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 (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not have First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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 (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not have CPR training. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. Annual updates to the emergency medical care information were not completed for children enrolled more than 12 months. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child who was enrolled longer than 30 days did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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 (1) child did not have an immunization report on file. The child was enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) child did not have confirmation of receiving the smoking and tobacco restriction available for review. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | 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 Benadryl did not have an authorization available for review attached to the medication. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. It was noted during the visit on 2/15/23 that an employee hired on 8/15/22 had a TB letter on file that stated the employees name as the patient but the memo portion stated another employee's name as the person who received a negative TB test result. The employee listed as the patient stated she was not seen at health care facility on the date listed. She stated she did not turn in the document to Ms. Covington. Ms. Covington stated the employee did not have the test completed at the time of hire and that she created the document for her file. Ms. Covington stated she copied and pasted from another employee's letter. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Medication listed on a child's medical action plan was not available on site. Mini blind cords were accessible to children in cribs. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Children in Space 2 did not have linens covering their cots. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2' mat was not individually assigned and identified. Children in Space 1 shared cribs and took turns napping. Cribs were not individually assigned and identified. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The ceiling in Space 1 was observed peeling plater. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 tube of neosporin, a bottle of Benadryl, and a bottle of earache drops were stored in a child's bookbag in their cubby. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. A child's Auvi-Q was not stored in the original labeled container and the prescription was not attached. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. A mylar balloon was hanging from the ceiling in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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's medical form was not completed fully by the doctor. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 hired 8/15/22 had a TB letter on file that stated the employees name as the patient however in the memo portion it stated another employee's name as the person who received a negative TB test result. The TB test was invalid. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not have First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not have CPR training. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not have documentation of SIDS training for review. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were thirteen (13) children ages 1 – 3 present with two (2) teachers in Space 2. Four (4) one year olds were present. In Space 1 there were eleven (11) children present 7 months – 1 year old with two (2) teachers. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 permission for Auvi-Q expired 10/12/22. No permissions were completed for a bottle of Benadryl, a tube of Neosporin, and a bottle of earache drops. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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 (1) employee hired 10/10/22 did not complete maltreatment training. | |||
| 2022-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member was required to complete health and safety trainings by 1/25/22. Trainings were completed in May and June of 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. First aid information was not posted. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. Aquafor, aerosol sunscreen, and bug spray were observed stored on a shelf five feet above the ground in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. Safe sleep checks were not documented for children who were present and reported as napping on 7/25/22. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. Three (3) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. Three (3) employees did not have a TB test on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff member, C. Barksdale, who began employment on 7/25/22 did not complete a background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One (1) staff member who began employment on 7/25/22 did not have a file available for review. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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. Two (2) employees hired 6/20/22 and one (1) employee hired 6/13/22 did not have documentation of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During the visit one (1) teacher left Space 2b to enter Space 1 to retrieve a crib. A teacher from Space 2a supervised children in Space 2b in her absence. There was one (1) teacher present in Space 2a with eleven (11) children and the youngest child present was two (2) years old. Upon arrival there were nine (9) children present in Space 1. The youngest child was under 12 months of age. Per the restriction on the permit Space 1 was allowed a maximum group size of eight (8) children. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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 (1) employee, C. Barksdale, did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | 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 (1) employee did not complete maltreatment training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
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