Five Star Center License
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St. Marks Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
917 CLANTON ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28217
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6052334
License Holder
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ST. MARKS
License Issued
Oct 24, 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
ST. MARKS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 78 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.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-306L |
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-118L |
| 2025-07-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-28 | 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 conducted on February 20, 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-28 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the outdoor play area was open while children from space 4 played in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-06 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. An infant feeding plan did not include the parent signature for child (M.K.) in space 1. | |||
| 2025-01-06 | 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. There was an expired ointment in space 1 for children (E.O.) that expired May 2024; expired ointment in space 2 for (A.K.) that expired February 2021; in space 3 a cream expired for (O.P.) expired October 2024; in space 3 a cream expired for S.S. expired August 2024 and a sunscreen expired October 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-06 | 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 form expired for over-the-counter medications: in space 1 (B.F.) did not have a signed permission to administer for a diaper cream; in space 1 (A.L.) did not have a signed permission to administer for a diaper cream; in space 2 (P.H.) had an expired permission (September 7, 2024) to administer; in space (M.R.) permission to administer expired August 8, 2024; in space 2 (R.D.) permission to administer expired November 13, 2024; in space 3 (A.N.) no permission dates on form. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-164L |
| 2024-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-13 | 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 director stated that turkey slices on whole wheat buns were served to the children in space 1; it was not records on the menu prior to the meal being served. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill record was incomplete for October 2024. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | 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 playground inspection for October 2024 was not completed. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-130L |
| 2024-09-18 | 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 door in space 1 had chipped peeling paint. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-279L |
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-279L |
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were left unsupervised in the hallway bathroom from space 4; one (1) child from space 6 was left unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Space 1 peeling paint, chipped paint on door in space 2, dirty wall, chipped paint on door and dirty wall in space 3, dirty window seals space 4, dirty window blinds, peeling paint on door on door in space 6. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A slat was missing on the fence in the outdoor play area on the right near the preschool play area. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Heater in space 1 with sharp edges (uncapped edges) and heating element (rusting/molding), in space 1; heating wall element is falling off the wall in space 6. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Wet boxes near the green outdoor storage building, and tarp on the playground for preschool children. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Outlet uncovered in space 6. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. An air-conditioner cord was accessible to children in space 3. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A teacher (S.W.) in space 3, had a Ginger Ale and a Coffee cup. | |||
| 2024-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-17 | 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. There were three (3) left over medication (a nasal spray and two (2) inhalers) for children there are no longer enrolled. | |||
| 2024-07-17 | 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 (L.P.) did not have the Permission to Administer Medication Administer form. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate was not closed while children from space 4. were in the outdoor area | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Sunscreens were expired for M.B. and A.K. in space 2. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was missing on the discipline policy for child A.H. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | 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. There were no permission forms for child D.P. and W.P. in space 1; incomplete form for child M.R. in space 2, and incomplete forms for C.S. and A.N. in space 3; | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. There was no Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file for child A.L. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | 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 not scheduled within 12 months of the previous inspection, February 7, 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The children in space 5., were in the Fellowship Hall. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The signature was not complete for children seven (7) children: (A.G.), (C.C.), (C.S.), (C.C.), (K.B.), & (N.T.) (S.F). | |||
| 2024-02-12 | 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. An outlet cover was not covered in space 3. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months. They were practiced, January 10, 2023, April 18, 2023, July 17, 2023, October 23, 2023, and a drill was not practiced in January 2024. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in the infant room. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1)diaper cream brand was not listed on the authorization form of a child in the toddler room. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. Two (2) diaper cream authorizations in the toddler room had expired. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. An application did not have a medical action plan attached for a child with asthma in the toddler room. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 545 | .2508(a) |
| The center which provides care to school-age children did not provide a balance of teacher directed and free choice activities appropriate to the age, needs and interests of the children. A teacher was roughhousing with a school age child which is not an appropriate activity. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. An infant was lying on a boppy pillow while feeding. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | 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 documented for the month of February 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not documented for the month of February 2023. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Three (3) school-aged children were observed taking trash to the dumpster outside of the facility without an adult in hearing or seeing distance. | |||
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