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SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #9
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
13210 SOUTH POINT BOULEVARD,
Charlotte, NC 28273
Quick Facts
Capacity
160 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 568-7817
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004095
License Holder
LJ SCHOOLS (CAROLINA) INC.
License Issued
May 13, 2025
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
Ben Jones
2023-05-23 18:41:07
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
The teachers and staff that run this school are excellent! They show that they really care about the kids. I would recommend this Center for any child starting out in Pre-K. And they are in a very safe location for the kids.
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About the Provider
SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #9 is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 160 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | 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 (1) outlet in the hallway was not covered. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Emergency medication was not stored out of reach of children in space six (6). | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 facility did not submit the approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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. Medication in space seven (7) was not in original labeled container. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Three (3) diaper creams in space one (1) did not have written permission to administer. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One (1) child had been asleep for fifteen (15) minutes and one (1) had been asleep for thirty (30) minutes before it was documented. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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 updated health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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 have an updated Emergency Information form on file. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff member's file did not have an annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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. Staff did not review the center's EPR Plan annually. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Soiled pull-ups were disposed in a trashcan without plastic lining or covered. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One (1) staff member's professional development plan was not reviewed annually. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-300L |
| 2025-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-300L |
| 2025-10-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left alone asleep in a classroom for an unknown amount of time but for at least eight (8) minutes. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-23 | 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 for group one (1) and two (2) for reference. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. One (1) child was not placed in a feeding chair or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | 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 were located under an unlocked cabinet in space four (4) accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not revised to reflect current staff. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | 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 did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | 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. Photographs for sixteen (16) children was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. | |||
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-05 | 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 for group three (3). | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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. One's child care provider did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) new staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2025-02-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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 members required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | 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 was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) staff member. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | 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 2B for reference. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented as being practiced for the moths of September and October 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. Diaper cream in space 1B did not have written authorization from a parent. An inhaler in space seven (7) did not have written authorization from a parent and health professional. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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 the month of August and September 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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 members required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for one (1) enrolled child. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) staff member. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete for the month of November 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-18 | 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. Two (2) electrical outlets in space four (4) did not have safety plugs in them. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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. One (1) new employee did not have documentation of completing six (6) clock hours of training orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-334L |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch offered did not comply with the Meal Patterns for children (turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, apple, and juice). Children were served chicken nuggets and french fries from Burger King. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Lunch containing sandwich meat was transported without being on ice or with ice pack to maintain the required serving temperature. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1844 | .0713(a)(2) |
| The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day. The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day. Eight (8)children ranging in ages one (1) to four (4) was present in space 1A during the first operating hour of the day. One teacher in space six (6) was present with fourteen (14) children ages four (4)-five (5). | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-020L |
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio worksheet did not accurately reflect the staff/child ratio being followed in three (3) Meck Pre-K classrooms. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. Authorization for one (1) diaper cream had expired as of 1/2/24. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The EPR Plan completed on a template provided by the Division was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-164A |
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-288L |
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-266L |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | 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. While in Space 2A I observed a large Zaxby drink on the counter, the teacher informed me it was her fruit drink. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | 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 did not recertify in First Aid, theirs expired in March 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. 2 staff have not recertified in CPR, they expired in March 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, I observed twenty-six children, ranging in age of 4-9 years old, in Space 7 with two staff. The maximum group size is 25 children. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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 employed more than 90 days has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. The infant activity plan posted was not developmentally appropriate. For instance adding sponges and large and small paint brushes to the art center or having infants use flash cards are not developmentally appropriate activities. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | 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 the classroom serving two year old's. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2' mat was not individually assigned and identified. Three out of the five Meck Pre-K classrooms do not have cots and linen available for children to use if they get tired or if they choose to rest during quiet time. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. While in Space 2A I observed a large Zaxby's cup with a fruit drink on the counter, the teacher informed me it was hers. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans for the two Wrap Around Classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. I observed an infant sitting on the floor drinking from a bottle in Space 1B. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. While in Space 1B I observed the refrigerator thermometer reading 50 degree. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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 2B I observed peeling paint on the wall by the back door. In Space 6 and Space 3 I observed stained ceiling tiles. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While in Space 2B, class serving two year olds, I observed two children moving about the space with untied shoes. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The last incident report logged and filed is dated 8/4/22. A stack of current incident logs were observed in the incident log folder, not logged and filed. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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. While observing the outdoor play areas I observed a plastic Ziplock bag with yarn inside on the ground of the infant/toddler playground. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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. One staff did not have a current Emergency Information form completed and on file. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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 emergency drill documented was dated 9/17/22. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff hired 9/28/21 reviewed the EMC last on 9/29/21. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | 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. One staff hired 9/28/21 had not updated her or reviewed her emergency information on file since 9/29/21. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | 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. One staff hired 9/28/21 did not have proof of completing an annual review of the EPR plan since 9/29/21. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. The group leader on site, hired 2/4/22, does not have proof of BSAC training on site. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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 facility was unable to pass the fire inspection, received an unsatisfactory, dated 8-11-22. Items # 11, 17 and 21 did not pass inspection. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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 hired 6/27/22 does not have TB information on file. One staff hired 3/16/22 provided an outdated TB test result (older than 12 months upon hire) it is dated 2/10/21 | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. Six staff do not have proof of current FA certification on file, one of the staff was hired 4-13-22 and hasn't obtained the training. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. Six staff do not have current CPR certification, one of the staff was hired 4-13-22 and has not completed the training. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. During today's visit we observed two classrooms on the Two's Playground today, a tree limb has fallen onto the fencing and playground. We observed the back corner of the fencing broken from the tree limb and we observed broken pieces of the limb on the ground in different areas of the playground. When asked about that tree limb staff stated they just noticed it. I asked who monitored the playground this morning to ensure they were ready for play, I was told the classroom does as they walk out, but nobody noticed the broken fence or tree limb in the play area today until the consultant pointed it out. | |||
| 2022-07-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A functioning thermostat was observed pulling away from the wall exposing nails and wires in Space 6. | |||
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