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Bright Path Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
4901 LAILWOOD CIRCLE,
Charlotte, NC 28227
Quick Facts
Capacity
175 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (980) 875-9934
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003649
License Holder
GRIER, ANDREI P
License Issued
Dec 20, 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
Reviews
Mad Mother ????
2020-07-28 01:23:41
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Dropped a child on the head and caused an brain fracture and bleeding on the head.
Joanne G.
2016-08-30 16:52:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Excellent center. I have used this center since it opened & have nothing but positive things to say. My son loves this place to the point where he wont go anywhere else. They have taught him all he needs to know to be ready for kindergarten next year. I am constantly referring ppl to Bright Path. The staff & directors are just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
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About the Provider
Our approach to learning provides children and families with a balance of rich opportunities throughout the day that promote learning and development. We know that children learn best through play, and teaching should be intentional, yet child directed. Our programs from birth thru Kindergarten are designed to help young learners excel, and to give parents peace of mind knowing their child will be safely cared for in a rich nurturing learning environment.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon-Fri: 6:30 am-6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-14 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Personal items were under five feet. Three (3) bottles of car detailing solutions were accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-08-14 | 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. Space #6 had an uncovered outlet. | |||
| 2026-08-14 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. B.G did not complete the renewal of the CBC letter. N.V and T.G did not complete the renewal of their CBC letter. | |||
| 2026-08-14 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. It was reported that staff files were not ready for review. The staff-training worksheet was not completed prior to the visit. I was unable to review the staff files during this visit. | |||
| 2026-08-14 | 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. B.G, N.V and T.C did not have a valid letter on file for review. | |||
| 2026-08-14 | 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 ABCMS roster was not updated/current. | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff file did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2026-03-20 | 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. Two (2) staff did not have a current Recognizing and Responding training on file. The trainings were not within the last twelve (12) months and were not completed within ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | 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 current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. In space #7, I observed a toilet seat that was visibly dirty. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. In space #8, I observed no toilet paper accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 703 | .0601(e) |
| Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. In space #6, I observed furniture that did not meet all sizes and heights of the school-age children enrolled. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. I observed roots causing tripping hazards in the playground that 2 and 3-year-old children use. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. I observed a beta water treatment solution with a warning label to keep out of reach of children. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Many incident reports were missing information throughout the form including signatures, facility information, and injury information. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Two staff files did not have documentation of the EMC annual review. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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 file did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The vehicle that was monitored had one (1) tire with low tread and two (2) other tires that were showing signs of low tread. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. T. B. did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two (2) staff files did not have documentation of the EPR annual review. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #5, I observed a chair seat cover with rips and tears. In space #1, I observed a broken hand soap dispenser. In space #8, children were trying to wash their hands when the teacher reported that the sink was clogged. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. In space #7, I observed a power strip with three (3) uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-23 | 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. Daily sign-in was not completed in space #8. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. I observed the refrigerator’s thermometer in the kitchen reading fifty (50) degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On the playground used by two-year-old children, there are three (3) openings that need to be repaired. The areas include a large opening between the building wall and fence post, the bottom of the metal fence where all the toys are lined up is starting to curl up and creating large openings and the wooden fence also has an opening | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed a rug in space #1 in need of repair/removal due to stitching becoming removed and creating a tripping hazard. I observed soft toys in space #3 in need of replacement. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | 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 #8, I observed a hand sanitizing bottle below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | 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. On-going training hours were not completed for two (2) staff members. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were several photos missing from the children’s emergency and identifying information. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not completed annually for one (1) staff member. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space #8 did not have their monthly attendance completed. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The date of the last revision of the EPR plan was completed in 2018. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. All playground areas with fall zones need mulch, please ensure that all areas with fall zones have the adequate depth of six (6) inches. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-24 | 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. I observed a few mats that were less than (eighteen) inches apart in spaces #5 and #8. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed a broken fence panel on the black fence by the blacktop area. I observed a broken plastic lid to a sensory table in space #8. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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 van #1 (RCH-3801) I observed an aerosol can of de-icer with many warning labels on the side of the passenger door. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire tread on van #2 (JJA-3346) was slick and had not depth. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. In van #2 (JJA-3346) I observed all the children’s applications without a photograph. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-24 | 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 completed on 1/19/22, this is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The ramp for the infant space had a plank that was deteriorated and exposing nails. The fence on the toddler playground had a large gap big enough for a child to get through/cause injury. The fence height on the same playground did not meet the four (4) feet requirement. We observed a broken window outside of space #9. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Space #3 was unlocked and we observed a toxic plant on the shelf. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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. B.W did not have a medical report on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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. B.W did not have a TB test/screening form on file. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | 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. L.B did not have an updated Emergency Information form on file. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Several required documents were missing for S.V including: - Application - EMC Plan Review - Operational and Personal Policy Review - Shaken Baby Policy Review - Orientation Documentation | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 SOLID WASTES (a) In child care centers, food scraps and other putrescible materials shall be placed in a plastic-lined, cleanable, covered container and removed to an exterior garbage area daily. Scrap paper, cardboard boxes, and other recyclable items shall be stored in containers or designated recycling areas. In space #1, two (2) trash cans were observed with no lid. | |||
| 2023-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A child was told one of these days somebody is gonna hit you in the mouth. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-24 | 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 completed on 1/19/22. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space #6 and #7 I observed multiple items in storage including a mop/bucket, a bulletin board and a cardboard box. I observed a toilet in space #6 in need of cleaning. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | 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. D.J did not have their First Aid certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | 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. D.J did not have their CPR certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | 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. I observed two (2) vans without the no smoking policy posted. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | 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 forms for T.R and D. J were not separate from their personnel files. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On March 17, 2023, a staff member hit a three-year-old on the leg with an open hand. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On March 8, 2023, a staff member hit a four-year-old child on their bottom with an open hand. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. A child in the the three year old class had spray that was not labeled with the child's name. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | 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 plastic play house structure that was broken in two places. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | 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 were exposed outlet on the extension cord in the four year old classroom near the tree by the black square cushion. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | 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. J.S., N. H, N.B, Jayden S., A. H. did not have updated medical care information. some information was from their initial enrollment. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | 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 were no signs posted or found on the vans or in the facility. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. the mulch for the school-aged playground did not meet the proper depth in several areas the mulch measured under two inches. | |||
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