Four Star Center License
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The Growing Years
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3502 PROSPERITY CHURCH ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
167 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 686-7223
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004224
License Holder
PREMIER NC PROSPERITY POINT LLC DBA THE GROWING YR
License Issued
Feb 28, 2025
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
THE GROWING YEARS is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. No shade available for the four (4) year-old outdoor play area. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. A child's infant feeding plan did not include the parent's signature and date. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. An opening in the fencing was greater than three (3) and a half inches in the outdoor play area for four (4) year-old children. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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, and an outlet was uncovered in the hallway. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch needed the outdoor play areas; four (4) year-old play area and the two (2) to three (3) year-old play area. | |||
| 2026-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-290L |
| 2026-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-378L |
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children (NCAC 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). There were gnats observed during the visit, and staff stated that they have experienced gnats in the center. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The gate latch to the two (2) year-old outdoor play area was broken. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | 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. An Incident Report that was completed on September 11, 2025, did not include all the required information in rule; the report did not include the child's last name, the report was not signed by the person completing it; did not include Medical Treatment Received: First Aid Onsite (ice pack provided). | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. A child is space 1 record was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-27 | 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 Fire Inspection Report was not submitted within one (1) week of the inspection. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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. No medical report on file for staff (B.H.). | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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; were practiced October 28, 2024, February 25, 2025, and March 4, 2025; a drill should have been practiced January 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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. The parent did not sign and date the Permission to Administer Medication form for (W.T.). | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-226L |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0425-090L |
| 2025-04-15 | 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. A medical action plan was not completed after a doctor's note was provided, regarding a medical condition requiring specialized health services. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 1836 | .0801 (e) |
| Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met. The center received a medical note on April 2, 2025, due to a child's pollen allergy, and needing to restrict outdoor play time. An email was sent to teachers by the director that the request could not be accommodated because outdoor play was required. The child did have outdoor play on April 3, 2025, which was a medium-high pollen count day. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-226L |
| 2025-03-26 | 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. The Incident Report did not include the time that the parent was notified of the incident. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The outdoor play area gate that has an entrance to the parking area (front gate near the pond) was not less than 3 1/2 inches. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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. A child in space 8 emergency medication expired. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was not adequate surfacing under outdoor play equipment. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | 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 in space 8 Permission to Administer Medication form expired April 10, 2024, and one (1) child did not have a Permission to Administer Medication form; a child in space 9 permission to administer medication expired March 10, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. here was a small frog in an aquarium in the child care space. The frog was removed out of the child care area. Refer to Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians are not allowed to be kept as pets on the premises. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-405L |
| 2024-04-29 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to working with children, the center did not verify if a CBC was completed for an occupational therapist (C.U.) | |||
| 2024-04-29 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An occupational therapist (C.U.) did not have a CBC letter on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-008A |
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log for March 2024 was not completed. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-160L |
| 2024-03-25 | 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 apple sauce that was substituted for oranges was not recorded on the menu. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for 10/24/23 in Space 7. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. A bottle of pesticide was stored on a shelf above five feet in the unlocked closet used to store car seats. The door was opened today. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-26 | 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 completed 9/14/22 and had not been completed as of the visit today. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Spaces 3,4, and 5 for toddlers, materials were not available for children to use. Materials were stored in closets and cabinets. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Classroom materials were stored in the bathroom in Space 3 and cots were observed stored in Space 10. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child, Z.W., has an incomplete permission form for Benadryl. The permission form did not indicate the dosage and when the child should take the medication. One (1) child, Z.G, did not have a permission form for Benadryl that was listed on the Medical Action Plan (MAP). | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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. Safe sleep checks were not completed in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Speech Therapist from the company SpeechTactics was observed working independently with a child in the resource room did not have a CBC completed prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children, R.S. and E.G., enrolled 9/19/22 did not have EMC information completed annually. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three (3) children had expired off-premise permissions on file. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three (3) children's signed discipline policy did not list the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A Speech Therapist from the company SpeechTactics was observed working independently with a child in the resource room and did not have a CBC letter onsite for review. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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. A child, Z.W., with a food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan (MAP) completed. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured less than six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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. One (1) child, P.D., did not have a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilet fixture was broken in Space 8; leaked into classroom and resulted in wet carpet. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Soap was not available in the Activity Room. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The walls in the infant room, toddler room, and the activity are in need of repair, and the ceiling tiles need to be replaced in Space 2., ceiling tiles are missing in Space 3., with exposed insulation. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | 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 Outlet covers were not covered in Spaces 5., 6., 7., and 8. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | 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. A aerosol Lysol spray, a small bottle of Jergen's lotion, and Limoncello aerosol spray was in the bathroom in Space 2. In Space 5, there was an unlocked cabinet with an aerosol spray and a Magic Eraser; sunscreen and Lysol wipes were observed in the bathroom accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medication (Benadryl) was not available according to the Medication Administration Plan. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | 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. Plastic bags that contained pampers were accessible to children in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Staff providing care in infant rooms (Space 1., and Space 2.,) did not follow the safe sleep policy by initialing the infant safe sleep logs to met compliance. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff (D.C.) and (N.J.) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | 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 10., there was an ointment cream that did not have a twelve (12) month permission form. In Space 7., there was an expired six (6) month permission form that expired for a child on July 20, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A handwashing sign was not posted in Space 5. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A new employee did not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) new employee did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An new employee who was onsite participating in CPR/First Aid training did not have a Criminal Background Check completed. The background check was in-process. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A new employee was onsite participating in CPR/First Aid training and did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) child's medical action plan listed Benadryl as an additional medication. The Benadryl was not onsite. | |||
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) child's Auvi-Q was not accompanied by a prescription and was not stored in the original container. | |||
| 2023-05-12 | 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. One (1) child did not have permission on file for pharmacy samples to treat eczema. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The ceiling tiles in the hallway outside of Spaces 3 and 4 were observed stained. Repeat violation from 1/18/23. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The table where children eat in Space 3 was observed with the laminate peeling and chipping on the table top. This is a repeat violation from 1/27/23. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed for a child who had a nosebleed on 2/6/23 and received medical treatment. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 2/13/23 a two (2) year old was left alone on the older toddler playground after the classroom transitioned to the young toddler playground. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On 2/13/23 it was reported that thirteen (13) two (2) year olds were present with one (1) teacher on the older toddler playground. | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child in Space 4 was not documented. | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One (1) child's bottle was dated 1/26/23. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The table where children eat in Space 3 was observed with the laminate peeling and chipping on the table top. | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Chairs were observed stacked in Space 4. Repeat violation | |||
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Three (3) children's applications did not include the address of emergency contacts. Repeat violatation. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The NC Child Care Law was not posted on the parent board in the foyer. | |||
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