Five Star Center License
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First United Methodist Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
501 N TRYON STREET,
Charlotte, NC 28202
Quick Facts
Capacity
111 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 333-4882
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6050428
License Holder
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CDC, INC.
License Issued
Jul 13, 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
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 111 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-29 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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. A childs cup in the Fireflies room was not labled and three teachers cups throughout the building were unabled. | |||
| 2026-06-29 | 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. A outlet was uncovered in the 4/5 year old room near the book center. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-26 | 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. The Dragonflies, (one and two year olds) room had a plastic bag under the changing table. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | 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. Tadpole room did not have evidence of this polocy in the room. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The allergy/food preference information was not posted in the main kitchen/food preparation area. | |||
| 2024-09-26 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There were two (2) fans in space number three (3) and one (1) in the music and movement room that were within reach of the children and did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. there was a spot on the wall where paint was peeling in the three year old classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | 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. on the toddler aged playground there was a wooden dramatic play kitchen what was warped and falling apart. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | 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 was an uncovered outlet on the left side of the room near almost near the cubbies in space 7(dragon fly). | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. form for A.M. did not have the amount needed. (frisky frogs) | |||
| 2024-03-28 | 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 was a plastic bag with diapers and wipes under the changing table. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | 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. There was one child who did not have a plan for his mild reaction to nuts. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In room #2 there was not a current plan posted for this week or previous weeks. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | 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 room that serves toddlers, the prescription medication did not have the original label with instructions. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | 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. New staff member I.T. did not have results indicating they were free of TB before beginning work. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | 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 new staff member did not have a signed document of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | 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 rooms #3 and #5 the medical administration permission form and record were not present for one child in each room. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer present to measure the temperature. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was missing information about fears and health concerns. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | 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. medical information was combined with the staffs whole file. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 1909 | .0608(c) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file. there was no information or documentation present in the Child's file. | |||
| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no activity plan available or posted in space 3 (frisky Frogs). | |||
| 2022-11-10 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space 4(wiggle Worms) there was a fan (that was off), on the floor near the cubbies and a child who was sleeping. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no evidence of the amount needed to be used on any of the medication authorization form. Facility was using a document that did not require parents to input that information. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | 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 5(Dragonflies) had plastic bags on the changing table and one plastic bag that contained diapers in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | 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. There was no evidence of the policy posted in space one (infants). | |||
| 2022-04-01 | 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 did not have evidence of updated emergency information, (W.H.-8-2019), L.N.-(3-24-21). | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The following application were incomplete, W.H., C.Z., L.W. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 1889 | .0703(d) |
| Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. The last shelter-in-place was conducted in April 2021 | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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