Five Star Center License
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Early Beginnings Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
11330 ROZZELLES FERRY ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28214
Quick Facts
Capacity
169 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 392-5530
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002494
License Holder
EARLY BEGINNINGS
License Issued
Jan 26, 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
someone
2014-09-17 15:25:08
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
not a good place to be !!the owners are money hungry people!!!1 money is their main goal not the care of the children !! most of the teachers are wonderful!!
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About the Provider
Early Beginnings is a five star Child Development Center located in the heart of the Mountain Island area. Built in 2005 our facility offers large classrooms, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, live web cameras for parents, and a fun, light environment.
We believe that a Child Development Center should be an extension of your family. The goal of our center is not simply to provide child care but to provide an environment in which children can grow emotionally, cognitively, and physically all within a Christian atmosphere.
We believe that a Child Development Center should be an extension of your family. The goal of our center is not simply to provide child care but to provide an environment in which children can grow emotionally, cognitively, and physically all within a Christian atmosphere.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday 7:00am-6:30pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-030L |
| 2026-01-15 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. An infant was fed the wrong bottle. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space two (2). | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Vaseline was observed on a shelf in the bathroom. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-16 | Violation | 1793 | .0902( c ) |
| Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. One infant (1) was observed drinking juice from a bottle. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-10 | 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. Food substitution was not of recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing under the climbing structures on all playgrounds were not based on critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-144L |
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A tube of Eucerin was located in a drawer in space five (5). An Epi pen was located in a drawer in space nine (9). | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | 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. Three (3) new employees did not complete withtin the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was not thermometer in the refrigerator in space nine (9). The thermometer in space ten (10) displayed a temperature of 50 degrees during the walk through. It was checked during the final walk through and it displayed 40 degrees before my departure. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription medication in space five (5) was not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Three (3) Child care providers, did not update the required Emergency Information Form at least annually. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. Two (2) staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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 for one (1) staff was not on file and available to review at the facility. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. One (1) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. 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 for one (1) staff. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The professional development plan was not reviewed annually with three (3) staff. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-04 | 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. Sunscreen (cream) was expired in Space 2., for a child (A.R.). | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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 for November 2022 and December 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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 policy was not posted in Space 10. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. Two (2) new staff (D.N.R.) and (D.M.) did not complete First Aid within ninety (90) days; one (1) existing staff (G.C.) did not have a certificate certifying completion of First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. Two (2) new staff (D.N.R.) and (D.M.) did not complete CPR within ninety (90) days; one (1) existing staff (G.C.) did not have a certificate certifying completion of CPR training. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Adequate surfacing was not available in the outdoor play areas. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | 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 new (1) staff (G.H.) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment within ninety (90) days of hire | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A teacher was redirecting a child, and a child's wrist was scrapped by the teacher's nail in the process of redirection. | |||
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