Child Care Center
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Lambs Of Grace
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
7000 PROVIDENCE ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28226
Quick Facts
Capacity
86 children
Age Range
0 through 7
Rate Range
$225-$245
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, United States
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 365-6828
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
60001907
License Holder
GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
License Issued
Mar 12, 2021
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
Mother
2017-05-23 12:52:01
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Staffing problems with frequent changes and being under staffed; both of which are not beneficial or good for the children
Rooms are out dated and have hazardous areas for children, making more prone for injury.
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About the Provider
Grace Lutheran Church has served the south Charlotte community since 1980 and provided quality child care and education for infants-age 4 since 2002.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30AM-6:00PM
- Tuesday6:30AM-6:00PM
- Wednesday6:30AM-6:00PM
- Thursday6:30AM-6:00PM
- Friday6:30AM-6:00PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-24 | 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. Administration has not notified the Division of two employees within five business days of hire date. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | 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 on file is dated December 2024. Documentation was on file that the Fire Inspector conducted a visit in April 2025 however, the Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection report was not on file. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A lockdown drill was last conducted on October 9, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. In space #1 and #3, a staff member's purse was not stored at least five feet above the floor or in locked storage. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g). | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-10 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #3, the staff/child ratio sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | 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. An open bag of potting soil was stored an unlocked storage building on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | 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. In space #6, a staff member's prescription medication was stored in the door of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | 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. One new staff member's First Aid training was not from an approved organization. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | 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. One new staff member's CPR training was not from an approved organization. | |||
| 2025-07-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch measured three and five inches in two areas in the fall zone for the climbing structure on the preschool playground instead of the required six inches. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-10 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space #2, the space was free of storage, however the diaper changing pad had several torn places causing the changing pad not to be disinfected properly. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | 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. Outlet safety covers were missing from an outlet in the restroom between space #5 and #6 and four in the entrance of spaces #5 and #6. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | 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. In sapce #4, plastic bags of diapers were being stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable. In space #2, a purse was located on a coat hook and was not at least five feet above the floor. This violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g). | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In Space 3, and infant was observed drinking milk from a sippy cup while propped on a large boppy pillow. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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. In Spaces 2, 3 and 4 bottles and cups for several children were observed not dated and labeled. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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. A wooden kitchen set on the two year old outdoor play area did not close properly creating a pinch point. In space 4, a refrigerator in dramatic play area did not close properly creating a pinch point. In Space 5, the handle on the cabinet in the kitchenette needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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. The preschool play area has standing water at the end of the slide, in the sensory table and on the sandbox cover. Weeds are growing in the mulch near the playground border around the stationary play equipment. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space 2, an electrical cord was observed hanging and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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 4 a cold compress labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in an emergency back pack located accessible to children. In a covered walkthrough to the preschool outdoor play area potting soil was open adn accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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 Space 6, an emergency inhaler was observed not in original package with label and did not have a medical action plan. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, anti-fungal cream did not have physician's authorization. In Space 3, Anti-fungal cream was observed without physician's permission to administer. In Space 4, hydrocortisone was observed without a physician's permission to administer. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | 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. In Spaces 2, 3 and 4 plastic bags were observed accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 895 | .0606(a)(1)(A-B) |
| Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. In Space 3, it was documented that an infant was placed on tummy as the initial sleep position. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place was conducted 4-17-2024 and was due by 7-17-2024. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch located on the outdoor play area was compacted and did not meet the required depth. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-19 | 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 #4, the paint on the wall was peeling in four different places. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | 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 #4 and #5, one outlet in each space was not protected with a safety cover. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | 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. In space #4, a prescription medication was stored in a staff member's bag in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | 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. In space #4, a child's diaper cream had expired. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed the pretend sink in the dramatic play area of Space 6 with a broken handle. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. Outlets were observed uncovered in Space 3, 4 and in the stairwell leading to the preschool classrooms. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. I observed an Auvi-Q medication stored in a bookbag below 5 feet in Space 6 and an aerosol bug spray stored on top of a cabinet in space 5. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. Space 4 was observed to have their back door propped open to their outdoor play space. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While in Space 2, which served infants, two large storage cabinets do not shut properly leaving space for children's fingers to get caught and/or pinched. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | 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. Outlets in Space 2 and in the hallway leading to Space 5 and 6 were observed uncovered. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | 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. One child's Auvi-Q on site does not have the original container with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | 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. One staff was hired 8/29/22 and provided her TB screening on 9/15/22. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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. While in the infant room I observed bottles labeled but not dated, one child's items had 1/7/23 listed. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One infant's feeding schedule was not current, depicting the child's current eating habits. The plan states breastmilk only, but the infant had food in a pouch to be given at a mealtime today. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator thermometer in space 5, which stored that classroom children's lunch and drinks, was observed reading 50 degrees. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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. One outlet was observed uncovered in the stairwell leading to the two upper classrooms of the facility. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. An alternate person listed on the current EMC plan posted is no longer employed at the facility. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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. Sanitizing solution bottles were observed stored on the floor outside the toddler and infant classrooms, in the hallway today. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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. Five sunscreens in Space 2 and two sunscreens in Space 6 do not have written permission to administer on file. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Four diaper creams in space 2, Two sunscreens and three diaper creams in Space 4, and three sunscreens in Space 5 have written permission to administer that is older than 1 year. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One infant's file did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file, the policy on file was not signed or dated. | |||
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