Five Star Center License
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Providence Preparatory School- Westbury Building
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3051 PROVIDENCE ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28211
Quick Facts
Capacity
176 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003631
License Holder
PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC
License Issued
Jan 7, 2019
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 - Reduced enhanced ratio minus 1, 50% capacity on the playground at one time.
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About the Provider
PROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL- WESTBURY BUILDING is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | 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 6, flashlights with easily accessible batteries were stored on a counter lower than five (5) feet. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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 1 and 2 bottles stored in plastic baggies were accessible to children in unlocked refrigerator. In Space 1, a plastic bag was stored in a child's backpack accessible to children. In Space 5 stickers in plastic wrap were on a counter accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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. In Space 2, a child with a Medical Action Plan did not have prescribed Benadryl on site. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-140L |
| 2026-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-140L |
| 2026-01-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 8, on December 16, 2025 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom during a transition to outdoor play for three (3) minutes and forty-five (45) seconds. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-304L |
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-304L |
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 4, on August 26, 2025 at approximately 9:03 am, a child was left unattended and alone in the classroom serving toddlers during a routine fire drill. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | 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 completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 1 and Space 2, feeding schedules were not updated to include baby food for two (2) children enrolled. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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. In Space 2, a diaper cream expired 7/2025 and in Space 5, Aquaphor expired 6/2025 and Aquaphor expired 7/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 1, 2, and 6 sheet protectors, diapers wrapped in plastic and grocery bags with clothing were accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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. In Spaces 1 and 2, on Monday, August 18, 2025 , it was documented that three (3) children were not initially placed on their back when placed in the crib. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | 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 6, Aquaphor found in a back pack accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 1 and 3 sheet protectors were accessible to children under three. In Spaces 4 and 5 construction paper wrapped in plastic was accessible to children under three. In Space 6 soiled clothes in grocery store bags were hanging in the bathroom accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member had an health questionnaire on file that expired 1/30/2025. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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) staff member's health and safety training expired 4/13/2025. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | 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. In space #9, Neosporin First Aid Ointment was located in a staff member's backpack located in a basket on the floor. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #11, a bottle of Benadryl and a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 hire date was July 1, 2024, however the medical report was dated July 12, 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-25 | 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 had a TB screening form on file signed by a doctor however, each question on the form had not been answered. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-271L |
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On 1/25/24, three infants bottles were confused causing two infants to be fed the wrong bottle. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Three steering wheels located on the playground were not secure causing a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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 #6, there was a container with diaper creams located on the bottom shelf of the changing table instead of 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's annual evaluation and staff development plan was not completed annually. The evaluation/development plan was due May 2023 however was completed August 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Two classrooms were observed with cots less than 18" apart. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The wall in Space 5 was observed with areas where the paint had chipped and drywall is exposed. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One Children's Motrin on site does not have written permission to administer. One child's Albuterol does not have written permission to administer. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Biting incident reports have not be logged since 2/16/23. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | 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. One child's medical action plan is dated 8/5/21 and was not updated on an annual basis. One child's medical action plan is not signed or dated by the parent or health care professional. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | 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. Two children's permission to administer Albuterol have expired, one was signed 8/17/22 and the other was signed 9/2/22. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-24 | 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 February 21, 2023, A staff member held a child in her arms and made large swooping motions with the child. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On February 21, 2023, a staff member lifted a child by his ankles and carried him across the classroom. Also, the staff member grabbed a child by the arms to reposition the child. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member called a child 'a freak' to the child's face. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. On 02/21/2023, a staff member held a child on the staff member's lap as the child struggled to get down. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 1-31-23 a preschooler was left unattended inside the fenced in area, they call The Patio, for 5 1/2 minutes. Her class went inside their classroom without accounting for all children and one was left behind. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Space 2, one infant under 15 months does not have a current feeding schedule posted. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Space 2, one infants feeding schedule does not depict the infant's current eating habits. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 was broken, you replaced it during today's visit. Space 2 refrigerator thermometer is reading 52 degrees. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoors was found meeting compliance. Outdoors on the infant/toddler playground you have two wooden planks at the base of the fence. The second plank is weathers and has a rough edge on top left. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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. One surge protector in Space 4 had 3 outlets uncovered. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space 1 has a diaper cream on site without permission to administer. Space 5 has 1 diaper cream and one sunscreen on site without written permission to administer, Space 6 has one sunscreen without written permission to administer. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. One lotion i Space 6 is not identifiable, the label is removed leaving just white container with a blue lid, not wording or anything on the bottle identifying what the it contains. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 staff's FA certification expired 8/22. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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 staff's CPR certification expired 8/22. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff has not completed the required number of training hours within the annual year. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five staff, employed more than one year, did not have a current staff development plan or annual evaluation completed. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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. Five staff did not complete all the health and safety training topics within 5 years of last completion. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 31, 2022 a preschool child was left unattended in the front office, when the curriculum specialist left him to assist a new parent find his child's classroom. The child was left in her office for 1 minute and 30 seconds unattended. | |||
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