Five Star Center License
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Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3301 BEATTIES FORD ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28216
Quick Facts
Capacity
170 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 392-0392
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60000415
License Holder
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
License Issued
Aug 4, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
shannette young
2013-10-21 13:21:38
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I hate that I have to pay just for them to come pick up my child who doesn't stay that far im like right down the street I just don't get it .that's why im transfereing my child so she can go somewhere eles.
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Tambra
2012-06-29 01:30:18
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
The school is good,teachers are awesome but the assistant director Gail is horrible.She doesnt know how to talk to the parents or teachers in a professional manner.Me and my husband is in the process of finding our child another daycare.
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About the Provider
At Marizetta Kerry CDC, Inc. (MZK) we believe that it takes a village to develop the whole child. Established and in operation for over 30 years, our five-star Center continues to grow and develop just as our children do through our partnerships with families and our community. Located at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, the Center is in the heart of the Beatties Ford Road Corridor offering convenience of location to families from uptown Charlotte, Huntersville and all areas in between.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-24 | 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. There was a cracked child size chair on the toddler playground. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. In space #119, there were 2 aerosol containers on top of a cabinet not stored in a locked area. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation of playground inspections for April and May 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. In space 1ab, there was no documentation of visually checking on sleeping infants. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was no smoking signage in the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no documentation on file that NC prek staff had an annual review of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file that NC prek staff an annual review of the EMC plan. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 102, there was a torn child size sofa. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. There was no documentation on file that a staff member took the Recognizing and Responding to maltreatment training for the 5 year mark. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 spaces 5ab, 6a and 119 there is peeling/chipping paint on the walls. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #2, there was a bug spray and a cerave cream without permission to give forms. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #2, there was an expired Destin cream. In space #2, there was expired permission to give forms for sunscreen and A&D ointment. In spaces #3 and #102, there was expired permission to give forms for epi-pens. In space #3, there was expired permission to give form for a child's albuterol. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 5a/b, there is peeling paint on the walls. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-03 | 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. J. Thompson and B. Bryant did not have the division's medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | 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. In space 6c, there was a lysol disinfectant spray in storage cabinet. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. E. Heyward completed her medical after employment. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. A. Altman and E. Heyward completed their TB after employment. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. In space 102, there was an open mountain dew soda can. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | 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. S. Thompson did not complete the policy prior to working with children. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The turf was splitting in the infant/toddler playground. | |||
| 2022-08-08 | 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. O. Celis First Aid expired on 12/2021. | |||
| 2022-08-08 | 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. O. Celis CPR expired on 12/2021. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-16 | 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. There was no documentation on file of a medical report for A. Hayes and D. Harricharan. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | 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. There was no documentation on file for a TB test for A. Hayes, D. Harricharan, and S. Young. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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