Four Star Center License
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Little People's Playhouse
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
1315 SUNSET ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28216
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004201
License Holder
Little People's Playhouse, LLC.
License Issued
Oct 3, 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
LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLAYHOUSE is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The playground has a double seated chair and the paint is peeling. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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 Lysol in an aerosol container was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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. There was no documentation of current registration on file for the Ford Transit 150 that is used to transport children. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-13 | 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. There were 2 electrical outlets not covered. | |||
| 2025-08-13 | 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. The first aid information sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-25 | 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. The playhouse house needs to be clean and remove spider webs. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher was not reading full/green but in red/recharge section. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file had an incomplete medical report. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing/slide structure did not have the required amount of mulch. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A section of the wooden fence is rotten. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-28 | 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 the crib/nap area there was a torn plastic climbing equipment. On the playground, there was a cracked wagon. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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. There was a foot cream medication on the van use to transport children. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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. T. Garrison medical was completed after employment. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The orientation form for T. Garrison was incomplete. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There was a large water lily flower pot not clean and drained. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There were plastic bags and foam puzzles accessible to children under the age of 3. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There was no annual emergency information form on file for D. Williams. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation on file that A. Douglas completed the required trainings within 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There was no documentation on file that A. Douglas completed the required trainings within 2 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There were expired permission to give dates for travel on a regular basis for 2 children. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. There was no shaken baby documentation on file for P. Vann and A. Douglas. | |||
| 2022-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-23 | 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. The operator transported 8 children to the facility. In that 8 group of children, there was 1 infant present. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted did not have a current date. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | 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. The breakfast menu did not match with what the children were eating. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | 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 bottle of Tylenol was accessible to children in the unlock kitchen. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The documentation showed that the staff member who completed the inspections for April, May and June 2022 has not completed the playground safety training. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were 13 children present. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were no documentation of arrival and/or departure times for children on June 22, 2022 and June 23, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-13 | 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. There is a concern that an appropriate ratio was not maintained. Example: May 2, 2022, twelve children, including three infants, were present with one staff person. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 441 | .1005(b)(1) |
| Children under the age of three participated in off premise activities that involved children being transported in a motor vehicle. A 6 month old and a 1 year old left the facility and went on a van run with a staff member to pick up another child. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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