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Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home

Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
COOPER DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Quick Facts

Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 527-6090
COOPER DRIVE
Charlotte, NC 28210
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✓ Licensed One Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
6005651
License Issued
Jun 7, 2012
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

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TEXANN LIGHTNER SMALL DAY CARE HOME 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.
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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-02-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-11 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5)
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Required on-going training hours were not completed.
2026-02-11 Violation 2031 .1726(b)&(c)
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not provided to the parents of three (3) children at enrollment.
2025-07-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-07-30 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. Aerosol air fresher cans were observed not kept in locked storage in the bathroom and room used by children.
2025-07-30 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. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed for the months of March-June 2025.
2025-07-30 Violation 1853 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2)
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Monthly fire drills wee not conducted for the months of May and June 2025.
2025-07-30 Violation 1854 .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7)
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Emergency preparedness drills were not completed for the month of June 2025. The last one completed was for March 2025.
2025-03-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-02-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-18 Violation 542 .1718(b)(1)
When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Screen time was was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
2025-02-18 Violation 543 .1718(c)
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided when a two (2) year old child was present.
2025-02-18 Violation 720 .1711(a)
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the provider was on the porch while the children were inside the home.
2025-02-18 Violation 930 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o)
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. The provider's qualification letter expired on January 30, 2025.
2025-02-18 Violation 1831 G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility for the provider.
2025-02-18 Violation 2027 .1703(i)(5)
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The providers professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
2025-02-18 Violation 2035 .1718(b)(3)
Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan.
2024-09-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-05 Violation 910 GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1)
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Copy of one (1) child's health assessment, was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
2024-09-05 Violation 1306 .1703(a)(4)
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. Documentation for Its SIDS training could not be verified during today's visit.
2024-09-05 Violation 2003 .1723(15)(a )
Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Operator did not have permission from the parent of one (1) child to walk children off-premises for play or outings.
2024-09-05 Violation 2030 .1719(a)(11)
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction for one (1) newly enrolled child.
2024-04-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-04-10 Violation 921 .1721(e)(6)
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Daily arrival times for two (2) children present was not completed.
2024-04-10 Violation 2056 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR Plan was not available. This is a repeat violation.
2024-03-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-03-05 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. Lysol in an aerosol dispenser was not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
2024-03-05 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. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division for the month of February 2024.
2024-03-05 Violation 908 .1703(a)(1)
Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Operator's Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
2024-03-05 Violation 1853 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2)
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024.
2024-03-05 Violation 2023 .1703(d)(2)
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse, Prevention of Infectious Diseases, handling and storage of hazardous materials, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome need to be completed.
2024-03-05 Violation 2031 .1726(b)&(c)
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two enrolled children did not have a signed receipt stating that they had received a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This is a repeat violation.
2024-03-05 Violation 2056 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1)
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR Plan was not available.
2023-10-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-03 Violation 1805 10A NCAC 09 .1724(c)
Copy of the safe sleep policy was not given and explained to the parent/guardian of each infant on or before the first day the infant attended the home and a signed statement from each parent/guardian acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy was not on file. A copy of the safe policy was not on file for one (1) enrolled infant on or before the first day the infant attended the home.
2023-10-03 Violation 2030 .1719(a)(11)
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. A written statement wasn't provided to the parents of one (1) enrolled child regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
2023-10-03 Violation 2031 .1726(b)&(c)
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy wasn't provided to the parents of one (1) enrolled child.
2023-03-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-23 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. Aerosol cans of air freshener and Aquaphor was observed on a shelf and not in locked storage.
2023-03-23 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. Monthly playground inspections were not documented since the month of October 2022.
2023-03-23 Violation 726 .1711(a)(4)(D)
Children were sleeping or napping in a room with a closed door between the child and the supervising staff. Children were sleeping in rooms with the doors closed upon my arrival.
2023-03-23 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5)
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Operator did not complete the required fifteen (15) on-going training hours.
2023-03-23 Violation 1853 .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2)
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The operator had not conducted or documented a monthly fire drill since October 2022.
2023-03-23 Violation 1854 .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7)
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was not completed since September 2022.
2023-03-23 Violation 2003 .1723(15)(a )
Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Operator did not have updated permission from the parent to walk four (4) children off-premises for play or outings.
2022-11-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-22 Violation 908 .1703(a)(1)
Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The providers health questionnaire was not updated annually.
2022-04-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-06 Violation 811 .1706(o)
Baby food, snack items, and meal items sent from home, for each individual child, were not dated and labeled with the child's name. Bottles sent from home for each individual child were not dated.
2022-04-06 Violation 904 0.1713
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 operator's emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review during today's visit.
2022-04-06 Violation 915 GS 110-91(12); 10 A NCAC 09 .1718(6)(a-c)
The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest. There was no current activity plan posted.
2022-04-06 Violation 1302 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(4)(B)
Training was not approved by the Division. Its SIDS training taken by the provider was not approved by the Division.
2022-04-06 Violation 1405 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4)
Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). Permission to administer diaper cream was not on file.
2022-04-06 Violation 1821 .1724(a)(8)&(f)
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 30 days. Caregiver did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. There were gaps of times for safe sleep documentation and documentation did not reflect the attendance of infants aged 12 months or younger.
2022-04-06 Violation 1871 .1705(b)(8)
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR Plan was not reviewed annually.
2022-04-06 Violation 1931 .1719(a )(12)
Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home during the visit.

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