Three Star Center License
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Cultural Giving Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
4037 SOFLEY ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28206
Quick Facts
Capacity
62 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (980) 299-2919
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003806
License Holder
CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC
License Issued
May 27, 2019
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 - Domed climbing structure on preschool playground may not be used.
Reviews
Denise
2025-08-19 19:01:34
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am the owner
I am the owner of the cultural Giving Development Center, we do accept subsidy childcare resource vouchers all are welcome. we offer grants for childcare assistance as welcome as sibling discount. current we have no violations all pass violations have been corrected. I am not sure why there is miss information being posted about a great center
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About the Provider
CULTURAL GIVING DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 62 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Paint was peeling and chipped on metal play equipment on the preschool playground. A manipulative on the toddler playground was water damaged should be removed. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The metal bus structure had two (2) areas at the rear of the equipment that had sharp metal edges exposed to children. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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. Five (5) children did not have identifying information attached to their emergency information. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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. Children who were routinely transported did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 12/18/25 did not have a medical exam on file for review. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | 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 (1) child enrolled 12/18/25 did not have immunizations on file for review. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath a climbing structure was less than 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-16 | 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. Two (2) infants were sleeping underneath blankets and one (1) infant had a pacifier attached to her shirt while sleeping. The safe sleep policy stated nothing would be placed in cribs with sleeping infants. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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). Two (2) teachers had expired qualification letters on file. I. Williams' and B. Ward's letters expired 9/29/25. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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 (2) teachers had expired First Aid training. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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 (2) teachers had expired CPR training. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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 director had expired SIDS training. The training expired 7/19/25. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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. Two (2) teachers did not have valid qualification letters on file for review. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Several metal structures on the preschool playground were observed rusted and the paint was observed peeling. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. The chain link fence beside the music station on the preschool playground did not reach the ground posing an entrapment hazard. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented in December 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed in December 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 (1) employee had expired First Aid training. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 (1) employee had expired CPR training. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 (1) employee was required to obtain ten (10) hours of ongoing training and completed six (6) hours. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. One (1) child did not have emergency identifying information in the transportation notebook. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One (1) child did not have a transportation permission on file. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. Two (2) children did not update emergency medical information annually. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information did not include the address of emergency contacts. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1799 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(i) |
| A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home. During the visit an individual was observed delivering and unloading groceries to the facility. The individual received a disqualification letter from the DCDEE | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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 EPR plan was not updated annually. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch was below 6 inches underneath climbing structures. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-19 | 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 was due 9/8/24. An inspection was completed 8/21/24 but did not pass due to non-compliant items. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the bathroom of Space 4 I observed the baseboard missing along the wall next to door and toilets. The drywall was observed cracked and in pieces in areas. I also observed the tile disturbed in Space 3 in the threshold between the classroom and bathroom. The concrete underneath the tile was crumbled. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). The trash can for diapers and pull-ups in Space 2 was observed uncovered and without a lid. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed roots were observed throughout the playground posing a tripping hazard. The metal spikes holding the bus play equipment in place were observed sticking out of the ground approximately 6 inches posing a hazard to children. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence in the rear left corner of the playground was damaged by a fallen tree and below 4 feet. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. An aerosol can of Fix a Flat was observed behind the third row seats in the van used for transportation. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the van. The extinguisher was placed in the glove box during the visit today. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Two (2) children did not have a picture attached and all children transported need a copy of the emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Two (2) children had expired transportation permissions. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. Two (2) children did not update the EMC information annually. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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 (1) school aged child did not have a copy of immunizations in the file for review. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | 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. One (1) employee did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment every five years. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-21 | 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. Staff member (S.M.) did not have a letter on file. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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 drills were practiced February 28, 2023 and July 7, 2023; not practiced every three (3) months. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-24 | 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). The feeding plan was not followed for child (K.N.) | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was unlocked. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | 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 accessible to children in Space 1. and Space 3. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One (1) child's (A.S.) emergency information was incomplete. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child's file did not have a statement with signature acknowledgement receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Applications were not signed for children N.M. and E. M. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information was not on file for three (3) children N.M., A.M., and E.M. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three (3) were missing emergency information for health care professional (N.M., A.M., and E.M.). | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed for two (2) children (N.M. and E.M.). | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. Medical authorization was not present for two (2) children (N.M. and E.M.). | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Written statement was not available for two (2) children (A.S. and A. F.) | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Date of enrollment was missing for three (3) children (A.S., A.F., and N.M.). | |||
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