One Star Center License
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Steele Creek Children's Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
13755 STEELE CREEK ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28273
Quick Facts
Capacity
246 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (980) 242-5612
Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003938
License Holder
DOTT ENTERPRISES, INC.
License Issued
Aug 31, 2023
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
STEELE CREEK CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is a One Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 246 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 | No | 0726-270L |
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-076L |
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-076L |
| 2026-06-16 | 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. Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet or container. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The upholstery on the seat on the 2nd row of van two (2) was torn with exposed foam. It was reported during interviews that water leaks from the roof of van two (2) and the seats get wet and children being transported have gotten wet. There is evidence of water marks on the children's car seat. It was reported that the roof of the van has been leaking for three (3) years. | |||
| 2026-06-16 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Fourteen (14) school age children were observed in the tech lab that has a capacity of eleven (11) based on 30 sq. ft. inside space per child.. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time activities for children 3 years and older in care was not documented on the activity plan. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) medication authorization forms had expired. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-248A |
| 2026-04-20 | 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 numerous occasions, a staff member spoke harshly to multiple two-year-old children. In addition, on one of those occasions, the staff member slammed a two-year-old child's drink while speaking harshly in the child's face. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 15, 2026, a staff member pushed a two-year-old child's head into the bathroom floor for approximately five seconds. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-324L |
| 2025-12-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-10 | 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. Electrical outlets not in use, which were located in spaces one (1) and two (2) 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. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-112A |
| 2025-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-112A |
| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-112A |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-112A |
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-112A |
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-112A |
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. On October 21, 2024, a one-year-old child was provided screen time when a staff member propped a tablet up for the child to view it. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On October 21, 2024, a staff member pulled a chair away from a one-year-old child resulting in the child falling headfirst onto carpet. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-112A |
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On September 3, 2024, an infant sustained multiple scratches on the arms and back. Multiple staff members observed the red marks and failed to complete an incident report. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On September 3, 2024, a staff member handled an eleven-month-old infant in a rough manner by grabbing/pulling on the child's arm and legs as the child attempted to move independently in the classroom, which resulted in marks and/or scratches on the child's body. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, The Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-13 | 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 classroom twelve (12) was not noted. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A bolt was missing on the wall of the sliding board on the small playground causing a gap and pinching hazard. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The allergy information posted in Space 5 was not current, one child enrolled in the room with allergy restrictions was not listed. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 9 the corner seam of the wall by the bathroom and cubbies was observed with the metal wall exposed and bent, drywall and paint had chipped off. Space 13 I observed the paint peeling from the wall by the soap dispenser between the two classroom bathrooms. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoors I observed a cracked storage container on the manipulative shelf in Space 2, books missing covers and pages in Space 6,8 and 9, and a pretend cash register with a broken off register pen. Outdoors I observed a tricycle without a seat and one of the pretend gas stations has the pump removed leaving a cable that had an open wire end that was sharp. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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 a Mr. Clean cleaning eraser on top of the soap dispenser in the art room. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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. While in Space 6 I observed Chick Fil A drink on the counter. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | 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. Emergency drills were practice more than 3 months apart; one was conducted on 11/11/22 and the next was conducted on 3/1/23. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Your corporate compliance specialist has completed the EPR training, her training information was not on premise and she was unable to obtain a copy for my review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. While in Space 12, I observed a cracked sink on the pretend dramatic play equipment. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | 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. While monitoring the vehicles used to transport daily, I observed a first aid kit with triple antibiotic ointment stored in an unlocked container in front passenger door. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. One child's parent permission to administer Benadryl, exceeds the dosage the physician states to provide. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | 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 employed as of 8-15-22 does not have First Aid Certification from an approved agency. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | 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 employed as of 8-15-22 does not have CPR certification from an approved agency. | |||
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 10-11-21; a medical was completed on 12-22-21. (This file was not monitored during last year's annual compliance visit.) | |||
| 2022-12-08 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Two children's files have parent signed statements regarding receiving and reviewing the Summary of the NC Child Care Law, Operational Policies, Parent Participation plan, Discipline policy and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy dated two days after the children's first day of attendance. In addition, one of those files is for an infant and the Safe Sleep policy receiving and reviewing is dated two days after that child began attending the facility. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On July 15, 2022, a staff member handled a four-year-old child roughly when she used her foot to kick the child’s cot, with the child sitting on it. As a result, the child fell forward, hitting the side of the cot, which resulted in a serious injury when the child bit their tongue. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. Administration falsified information to Division representatives regarding an incident where a child was injured in an attempt to minimize the incident and therefore, placed additional children at risk of injury and/or harm when the staff member responsible was allowed to be responsible for the care of children. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On July 15, 2022, a staff member placed a four-year-old child in an unsafe environment and injury/harm occurred when she used her foot to kick the child’s cot, with the child sitting on it. As a result, the child fell face-forward, hitting their mouth on the edge of the cot, which resulted in a serious injury when the child bit their tongue. | |||
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-26 | 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 staff observed working in one of the infant rooms today, ITS/SIDS certification expired 12-20-21. | |||
| 2022-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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