Three Star Center License
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Young At Heart Learning Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
7001 WALLACE RD SUITE 400,
Charlotte, NC 28212
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003903
License Holder
YOUNG AT HEART LEARNING CENTER LLC
License Issued
Dec 29, 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
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About the Provider
YOUNG AT HEART LEARNING CENTER is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-316L |
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On 6/26/26 the sign in sheets dictated that there were six children ages 10 months to school aged in the classroom together. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-27 | 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. In space 1, the left side of the wall near the block center has peeling paint. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were two fire ant piles on the playground. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two staff files did not have this done, the medical was with all required records. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Cribs measured 14 inches apart. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | 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. One child did not have the M.a.p in there file, or attached to the application. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The infant playground had three spaces/sides of the fence that measured under 4feet, 45inches, 46 inches, and the other was 44 inches. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. the gates lock on the preschool aged playground was disconnected from the building and was unable to stay closed or locked. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. Infant room staff did not wash hands after a diaper change. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. One child hands were not washed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Crib was thirteen inches apart. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The climbing structure did not have enough ground covering to extend to six feet. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The swing has two heights, one side measured 12'2', the distance between the swing and gate was 11'4". | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch measured three inches under the swings and | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff start date was 08-22-2022 and training was completed on 05-22-24. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-296L |
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-28 | 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 permit is current with an April 2024 expiration date but the facility's last fire inspection was 1/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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. In the school age room there was emergency medication that was not in its original container and did not have specific instructions for usage. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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 member N.M. medical record was not completed by a health care professional before her first day of work. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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 member N.M. has not completed certification of First Aid training within the required timeline. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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 member N.M. did not successfully complete certification with CPR training within the required timeline. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-052A |
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-052A |
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Staff members failed to comply with North Carolina General Statute 7B-301(a) regarding duty to report abuse, neglect, dependency, or death due to maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. On October 3, 2023, children were released to a person who was not listed as an authorized person on their application. | |||
| 2023-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During a assessment conducted on July 26, 2023 an infant teacher who had four children briefly left two children inside as she transitioned the children from indoors to outdoor play. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. schedule for school-aged classroom reflected afterschool programing hours. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 were no evidence of this form in the facility. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18' apart or separated by partitions when in use. Two cots were touching in the dramatic play area. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. one staff did not have this completed. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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. one child's file was not updated after 8/30/2021. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is low under the slides and swings. It measured less than 5 inches. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1902 | 0.1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One staff did not have their pdp. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Teacher was left outside with seven children and the youngest was one. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. Parents picked up their children from outside or in the lobby and unable to go to their children classrooms. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The infant, one year olds, and two year olds were all on the playground with two teachers. The Toddler aged teacher left the playground and the teacher had nine children with three infants included. Nine children including three infants were left in a ratio of 1:9 on the playground. Another occasion the ratio was 1:6, with two infants outside. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The preschool teacher is responsible for opening the front door. Each time a parent arrives for pick-up she has to leave her children unattended. Children were also allowed to go to the bathroom unattended during this evening transition. Nine children including three infants were left in a ratio of 1:9 on the playground. Another occasion the ratio was 1:6, with two infants outside. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Teacher walked out of the classroom and down the hall to look for a mop. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. Posted menu said that crackers and peaches were to be served. Children were actually served tortilla chips, half of a donut, and apple juice. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-16 | 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. the following children do not have updated information, J.G,J.R, X.J,A.F, S.D., R.B., J.A. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Children aged one were combined with the two-three year old age group as the ones teacher walked in the hall to give a child to a parent. the two year old teacher was left with eleven children and the youngest was one. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2' mat was not individually assigned and identified. Only two out of five infants cribs were labeled. | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The following staff did not obtain the required hours, B.C., C.C. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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