One Star Family CC Home License
✓ Licensed
Little Smile Home Day Care
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
GILLMAN CT,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
60003800
License Issued
Feb 15, 2017
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 SMILE HOME DAY CARE is a One Star Family CC Home License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-15 | Violation | 1404 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) |
| Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. A child's emergency medication expired February 28, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-15 | Violation | 1406 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). A child's medication authorization for an emergency medication expired May 22, 2026. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 1406 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). An authorization for up to 6 months to administer for allergic reactions (epi-pen) was not on file. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 1897 | .1721 (a )(4) |
| Application did not have an 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. A medical action plan was not on file for child (A.H.). | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. A wrench, toolkit, and trench machine was accessible to children in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 904 | .1713 |
| Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was incomplete and available for review. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 907 | .1719(b)(1) |
| Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. Ms. Padillo's dog's Rabies vaccination expired November 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A tub of Aquafor was stored below five feet in a basket on the back of the changing table. Multiple warnings were listed on the tub. The outdoor closet located in the fenced play area was observed unlocked. A bag of weed killer was observed on the floor of the closet. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. A playground inspection was not completed for November 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 929 | G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) |
| Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. The posted activity plan was dated July 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 1741 | 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) |
| Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. The pet acknowledgment form in one (1) child's file was not completed stating where the canine would be kept during operating hours. One (1) child's form stated the canine would be kept in a crate away from children. The canine was observed out of his crate walking around the family room/dining area where children were seated. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One (1) child's feeding schedule did not specify table food and the child was observed eating the lunch provided by the facility. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-27 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A mop bucket with Fabuloso cleaning solution was observed sitting on the floor in the bathroom used by children. | |||
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