Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Pride -n- Joy Day Care
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
229 FOX ST,
Charlotte, NC 28204
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60000902
License Holder
PRIDE & JOY DAY CARE, INC.
License Issued
May 17, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other -
Reviews
Keyanti
2024-07-15 15:08:54
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
I love this daycare so far. My son been going here for a month after searching for a great daycare. They are be very active with the kids. My son love it
Maria Ceasar
2021-11-19 14:38:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My daughter started attending this daycare in September of 2016, after she started elementary school, she comes here every summer for camp, now I have one year old son, and he also attends this daycare. Love the owner. Highly recommended.
Angela
2019-05-30 14:38:34
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
The worst daycare... I've witness children being snatch on... Thieves and lying often.
Devin
2018-10-10 00:50:13
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Excellent and the best choice I’ve ever made in my life. So professional and I totally trust facility to take great care of my children. I have never had any worries or doubts that my children would not take care of.
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About the Provider
PRIDE -N- JOY DAY CARE is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-16 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were fifteen children present and only four children were tracked with an arrival time on the tracking tool. | |||
| 2026-02-16 | 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. The posted menu was not dated/current. | |||
| 2026-02-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Adequate mulch was not monitored under, around required fall zones and outdoor stationary play equipment. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child arrived after an appointment and the parent not staff tracked the child's arrival time. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-248A |
| 2025-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-248A |
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-248A |
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | 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. During the visit on May 7, 2025, there was not a valid qualification letter on file and available to review for Marilyn Gibson. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | 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. A prescribed medication was maintained in space #4 without a six-month permission slip. | |||
| 2025-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A lead teacher/substitute was monitored sitting in a small chair on the playground. Her back was faced towards children who were using the swings and was not moving about, interacting with children. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted lesson plan was dated for this week 2/24-2/28. Friday was listed as Valentines Day. Valentines Day was two Fridays ago. The posted lesson was a lesson plan designated for two weeks ago. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 maintained in the kitchen only. A current menu was not posted where easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 toddler bottle was not labeled or dated in space #3. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. The mats with linen were not stored properly. Children's mats with linen were stored in a storage unit in space #2, with each sheet observed touching another sheet. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. The changing table in space #3 was monitored with children's handheld toys and a box of gloves stored on top of the changing mat. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Books were monitored in poor condition in spaces #2, and #4. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The toddler playground was monitored with exposed tree roots potentially causing a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was not a plan posted in a prominent place. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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. Foam shaving cream in an aerosol can was monitored in an unlocked closet in space #1. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The last incident logged onto the center incident log was dated September 18, 2024. There were three to four completed incident reports that were not logged onto the center's incident log. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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. Plastic bags and zip lock bags were accessible to children under three years of age in space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 staff hired in July of 2024 didn't obtain FA training until December 2024. The training was required within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 staff hired in July of 2024 did not obtain CPR training until December 2024. The training was required to be completed within 90 days of hiring. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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. One staff member did not complete twenty hours of annual in-service training hours by their date of hire, 1/5/22. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator's ITS-SIDS expired in 2024. The administrator is scheduled to complete the required training March 5, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 safety drill documented was October 18, 2024. Either drill was required no later than January 18, 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's RTG File was not current with children's emergency contact information, an area map and current staff emergency contact information was missing or not current. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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. The center's printed EPR plan was not current. The cover listed a current date, but the information listed in the EPR plan was dated March 2018. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The swings were monitored with large divots under each of the three swings. The mulch was raked during the visit and at least six inches of mulch is now under the swing seats. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1881 | .0803(4)(c ) |
| Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label. Parent permission for up to 12 months was not maintained with the over-the-counter creams or on file. Six creams were monitored with the child's name on the cream, but without the signed or current permission slip. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 staff member didn't obtain the required training within 90 days of employment. The staff member obtained the training 12/10/24 and was hired 7/1/24. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-248A |
| 2024-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-248A |
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The operator provided false information on two occasions regarding an incident when a child left the premises unbeknownst to staff member knowledge on December 16, 2024. The operator denied the child left the end of the driveway at the front of the facility, however, the child left the premises for approximately five minutes and was found in a busy road. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 16, 2024, a staff member was unaware a three-year-old child left the premises. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 16, 2024, as a result of staff members’ failure to provide adequate supervision, a three-year-old child left the facility and walked and/or ran along and into a busy street, which placed the child at significant risk of injury and/or harm. | |||
| 2024-12-20 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-24 | 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 Fire inspection expired April 13, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #3 three (3) infants were enrolled, however only one (1) feeding schedule was posted. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the toddler playground the fence was broke and is causing a hazard at the bottom of the fence | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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 toy box on the toddler playground is full of spider webs and dirty broken toys. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One child did not have acknowledgement that they received or operational policies were discussed before the child's first day. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1 attendance had not been completed for today. Nine (9) children were present. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a completed medical exam in his file. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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. The teacher of Space #1 was drinking a drink from Starbucks, in a Starbucks cup. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child did not have smoking and tobacco restriction in his file. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the preschool playground did not measure the required depth of surfacing under the swings. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child did not have an acknowledgment of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome in the file. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | 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. Twenty children were present and only three children were signed in with an arrival time tracked. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The posted staff to child ratio worksheet posted in space #2 was not current and based on voluntary enhanced ratios. The worksheet was updated and reposted during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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. An infant bottle in space #3 was monitored without a label or date. The caregiver placed a label on the bottle during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. One out of four infant cribs were individually identified in space #3. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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 were four posted ITS SIDS policies. Three of the four posted policies were not customized and samples only. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A bottle warmer was monitored maintained on a low storage shelf located in space #3. The warmer was not at least maintained at least five feet vertically. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The center's EPR plan RTGF was monitored not maintained current. The file was missing enrolled children's applications, blank incident reports, children's nutritional information and allergy list. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff person was due no later than April 26, 2023, to complete the required training. Another staff person completed the required training but after one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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. The operator did not renew the five-year certification. It was due to renew in 2022. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | 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 ratios were not posted. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3, the activity plan posted was for the month of March 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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 #1, there was an aerosol can of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. One new staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Verification that playground inspections were completed May 2022 through October 2022 was not on file. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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 staff members did not have verification on file that First Aid training had been completed. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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 staff members did not have verification on file that CPR training had been completed. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for the week of November 7, 2022, November 14, 2022 and November 15, 2022 was not documented. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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 staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-03 | 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. Verification that a fire inspection had been completed within the last 12 months was not on file. The last fire inspection on file was dated December 3, 2020. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, the activity plan was dated for the week of April 11, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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, an infant was observed laying on her back in a crib drinking a bottle. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid Information sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #3, an infant was observed laying in a crib with a blanket. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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. Two new staff did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
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