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University Child Development Center/highland Creek
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
6025 CLARKE CREEK PKWY,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 875-3338
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60001832
License Holder
RAMSEY PEELE CORPORATION
License Issued
May 21, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Daytime care only.
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About the Provider
University Child Development Center has three convenient locations. Our first opened in 1988 in the University City area. We opened our second location in Huntersville/Northcross in 1993. We opened our third location in 2001 in Highland Creek and we couldn't be more proud of all three.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-010L |
| 2026-07-06 | 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. A menu was not posted for July 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. New staff did not have First Aid training within ninety (90) days (B.B.), (D.C.), (S.S.) and (T.T.); and veteran staff (A.S.) have First Aid training expired. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. New staff did not have CPR training within ninety (90) days (B.B.), (D.C.), (S.S.) and (T.T.); and veteran staff (A.S.) have CPR training expired. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Veteran staff members did not have annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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 (D.C.) did not have certificate verifying completion for Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within (ninety) 90 days of employment | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 May 21, 2025, and the fire inspection report was not mailed within one (1) week of the inspection. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .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 for the date of issuance). Staff (B.W.D) did not obtain a Criminal Background Check. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file for staff (B.W.D.). | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The center's roster was not complete in ABCMS. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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 (S.P.) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90). days | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-24 | 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 molding along the wall in the bathroom in space 1 needs repair, the walls in space 6 needs repair (chipped paint); the floor in space 6 was not clean. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a broken swings in the play area for three (3) year old children, and there were two (2) broken swings (cracked seats) on the playground for two year old children. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Lysol and Clorox wipes were stored in unlocked cabinet in space 7. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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. The Safe Sleep Poster was not posted in space 2. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Staff (T.B.) and (A.S.) did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., L.W., and T.B. did not complete First Aid training. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., L.W., and T.B. did not complete CPR training. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. There were seven (7) expired (expired May 2021) booster seats that were in the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is needed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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 medication for a child is space 12 expired December 18, 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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 Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., and L.W., did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. violation of Rules .2831 or .2832 of this Section related to pest control and the child care center premises being free of conditions that harbor or attract pests. There were pest (rodent) droppings under the sink in space 1, space 5, space 9, space 11, and space 12. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-07 | 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 walls (chipped paint) and floor (dirty) in space 1 were not in good repair, the walls (chipped/peeled paint) in space 2 were not in good repair, and the walls (chipped paint) in space 5 and in space 6 were not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on May 31, 2024; incomplete for June 2024 and July 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | 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 (B.S.) in space 3 had an expired ointment. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on May 15, 2024; incomplete for June 2024 and July 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-17 | 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 (December 22, 2023, was not submitted within one (1) week to consultant. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-29 | 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. There were not any paper towels in space 1. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There was chipping paint on the play tunnel on the toddler playground. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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 in space 1., and two (2) outlets in space 2., were not covered. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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's medication (Q.A.) in space 4., was not returned after use. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. Staff (L.B.) did not complete First Aid training with 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. Staff (L.B.) did not complete CPR training with 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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 (J.T.) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 6 a parent gave written authorization for medicine to be administered for six months until January 18, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not completed February - December 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 891 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)(1-8) |
| The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information. In Space 3 the posted safe sleep policy was not completed to reflect the center's current policy. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six (6) new staff members did not receive at least 16 hrs. of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. Three (3) new employees did not receive First Aid training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. Three (3) new employees did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six (6) new staff members did not have training within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. One (1) child had an updated application that was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One (1) child with an updated application did not have authorization for medical care signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child who enrolled on 11/16/22 did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's signed discipline policy did not list the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. In Space 9 the medical action plan was incomplete and did not contain updated information. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on both playgrounds did not meet the required depth for the critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. Four (4) new staff did not complete child maltreatment training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-02 | 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. One (1) child in Space 6 was not signed in. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | 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. One (1) teacher did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) teacher did not have a TB test on file prior to first day of work. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures and swings was observed less than six (6) inches deep. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | 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. One (1) teacher did not have a signed policy before caring for children. | |||
| 2022-07-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-31 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-25 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-25 | 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 posted menu was dated February 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-25 | 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 Charlotte Mecklenburg School psychologist was onsite working independently with a child did not have a CBC qualifying letter on file for review. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. Food brought from home for a child in Space 12 did not meet nutritional requirements and additional food was not provided by the center. The child was observed eating a grilled cheese sandwich and drinking water. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Special diet information was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate on the preschool playground had a rusted screw at the top of the gate protruding into the playground area. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 cabinet containing Clorox wipes and aerosol spray was unlocked in Space 3. An aerosol can of room deodorizer was stored unlocked on top of a cabinet in Space 12. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's bottle of Motrin was observed without a permission form. An tube of A&D diaper cream had an expired permission form in Space 5. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 documented for two (2) infants who were reported present on 2/14/22. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. An infant did not have a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt and explanation of the safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child did not have a medical assessment completed by a physician on file. The child's first day of enrollment was 4/1/2019. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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. Five (5) children did not have off-premise permissions updated annually. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 discipline policy statement did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Five (5) applications did not list particular fears and unique behavior characteristics. One (1) application did not have parent information completed for one (1) parent. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One (1) child in Space 12 was observed eating a lunch provided by the parent and an opt out form was not on file. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 in Space 3 was drinking a Starbucks coffee out of the branded cup. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured four (4) inches deep underneath climbing structures on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 did not have parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
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