Five Star Center License
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The Learning Tree Enrichment Academy, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
5500 STARKWOOD DRIVE,
Charlotte, NC 28212
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 563-8475
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003786
License Holder
THE LEARNING TREE ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
May 4, 2021
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 LEARNING TREE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY, INC. is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 6:00pm. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Will also pick up To/From Home
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30am ~ 6:00pm
- Tuesday6:30am ~ 6:00pm
- Wednesday6:30am ~ 6:00pm
- Thursday6:30am ~ 6:00pm
- Friday6:30am ~ 6:00pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was no evidence of this requirement in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The metal, merry go rounds on both playgrounds are chipping paint. (mainly the red and orange one on the top/handle bars: | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. Children and staff information was not included int the file. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Due to repairs and renovations staff records were not accessible for review. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The upper preschool/space 3 and space 4 did not have all children documented as present or the arrival time. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was May 25, 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Space one had a box with plastic bags and plastic wrapped diapers near the wall. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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 last documented was March, 2025 | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference Space 1(toddlers) had a plan dated 3/28/24) space 4 (preschool) di not have evidence of a plan in the classroom. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Space four, had an uncovered outlet near the cozy corner. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff started on 9/10/24 and completed the training on 3/6/25. Another staff started on 8/15/24 and training was taking on 12/7/2020. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-31 | 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. provider did not send proper inspection form within one week. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. posted menu stated tortillas, ground beef, salad, beans, children were served pasta with ground beef, green beans, and applesauce. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. several dinosaurs on the two/three year old playground and a seat on the bike (merry go round) were broken or cracked. Vinyl chair in space 1(toddlers) is peeling. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. space 5 was missing an outlet cover near the block center. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. New staff started on 7/22/24 | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Van 1 (kah-4778) expired on March 31, 2024. Van 2 (3843) tag will expire on 7/31/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. Van(KAH-4778) did not have a fire extinguisher or first aid kit. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. Last updated file was 5/5/23. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. staff started on 8/8/23 and there was no record of training being taken prior to 7/31/24. | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-026L |
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center was not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were no consistent documentation of children arrival and departure times. Some records were not dated, many were missing departure times. | |||
| 2024-05-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 5, Space 1, had March and April activity plans posted. | |||
| 2024-05-16 | 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. space 5 was missing a outlet cover near the book center. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the Information board in the main entrance and exit area was dated for the incorrect week. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. The door to the kitchen, that has direct access to a Pre K classroom was open and unlocked. The teacher closed the door and when the Assistant Director arrived she locked the door. Since the door was open there was a product labeled "keep out of reach of children" which was not above five (5) feet since the room was not locked. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Staff member K.C. stated that she had reviewed and signed off on the personnel and operational policies but it was not on site, and I was not able to review. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff member K.C. stated that she had reviewed the EPR plan during her orientation but it was not maintained in her file so I was not able to review. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member K.C. stated that she has completed the training and signed the policy but it was not in her file so it was not able to review. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. The provider took down the paper authorizing the medication to be given. The child no longer requires the medication. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1222-054A |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-01 | 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. Consultant did not receive the proper checklist. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | 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 last documented on the correct form was for 5/23/23. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff started on 9/13/2021. The health and safety trainings are dated starting from, 8/28/2019. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space two did not have evidence of a schedule anywhere in the room. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Snack was posted as club crackers and deli meat and children were served goldfish and orange juice. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.The fire drill information was recorded on an inappropriate form and not the required document. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | 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. there were outlet covers missing in the lobby beside a curio cabinet, In space three in the block center, and in space 1 near the changing table. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | 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 teachers' bag was placed near the children's cubbies had an aerosol air freshener inside.. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | 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. There were plastic bags under the changing table and in a drawer in the bathroom in space one. | |||
| 2023-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 9, 2022, a staff member failed to provide a safe environment for a child, age four (4) , when the staff member left the child, unsupervised, in the facility van, for approximately two (2) hours, which placed the child at significant risk of harm. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 1118 | GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) |
| Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On December 9, 2022, a staff member left a child, age four, unattended in the facility van for approximately two hours. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On December 9, 2022, a staff member did not use the attendance list as children boarded and departed the vehicle, resulting in a child, age four, being left alone in the vehicle for approximately two hours. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | 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. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-13 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. teacher stated what was mentioned in the complaint. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | 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 space one and space two their were several plastic bags, Ziploc bags storing blankets, and materials as well as pull ups in their original packaging. Pillows in space two still had their plastic covering on them. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. There were several sippy cups that did not have the Childs name on them and none of the cups that were provided from the parents had dates on them. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The blue poles that are attached to the overhead canopy has chipped and peeling paint. This structure is located on the toddler/two playground. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. There were areas of entrapment between the chain link fence and the white fence on the chain link fence that divides the older preschool classroom with the toddler/two playground. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Space two had an uncovered outlet near the trashcan. | |||
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