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7727 Sharon Lakes Road, Charlotte NC 28210 · License #60003985 · Center · Child Care Center
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10A NCAC 09 .0302 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
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G.S. 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
GS110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/18/2026 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 5/18/2026 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/11/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 96% as of today. Director Ms. Adhvaryu was not present during today's visit. Teacher Ms. Burroughs was able to assist me. Some program records were made available to me. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/14/2026. A Fire inspection was conducted on 2/13/2026. Monthly Fire Drills and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited: Violation Number Comment Rule 319 Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom were not posted in space five (5) and space three (3). .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space one (1). GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 840 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. Two (2) aerosol cans were observed on top of a cabinet in space five (5). An aerosol can was located in an unlocked cabinet in space one (1). .2820(b) 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some staff and program records were not available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two (2)staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1311 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) child. .0802(c) 1321 Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not on file for two (2) enrolled child. GS110-91(1) 1323 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 An immunization record was not on file for two (2) children. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) 1804 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) 1811 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 after the last one (1) in January 2026. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the toddler playground is not based on the height of the equipment. .0605(k)(1-4) Monitoring of all program records could not be completed today due to staff being unaware of where they are kept. A follow-up visit will be made in the near future to complete today's visit. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before June 1, 2026, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 dnwatson@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 6/24/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 94% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator N. Adhvaryi. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Three (3) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 1/9/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. Staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the school-age group. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and two (2) did not have a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 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 two (2) children. .0802(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drills was not practiced every three months. The last one was completed February 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by June 25, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Make sure the playgrounds are checked every morning before children go out to use it to remove any standing water in toys and spider webs after heavy rain. Mulch also needs to be fluffed on the preschool playground due to heavy rain. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte N.C. 28214 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/11/2025 Number Present: 19 Completed Date: 6/11/2025 Age: From 2 To 10 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 6/24/2025. The current 5 star license was issued on 01/27/2020. The April 2025 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 94% as of today. I was let into the facility by administrator N. Adhvaryi. She accompanied me on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to me. Three (3) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were toys available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/23/2025. A Fire inspection was conducted on 1/9/2025. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. Staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the school-age group. GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 805 Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not practiced for the month of April 2025. .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and two (2) did not have a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1311 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 two (2) children. .0802(c) 1811 Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drills was not practiced every three months. The last one was completed February 2025. .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by June 25, 2025. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Make sure the playgrounds are checked every morning before children go out to use it to remove any standing water in toys and spider webs after heavy rain. Mulch also needs to be fluffed on the preschool playground due to heavy rain. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson 345 Nance Rd. Charlotte N.C. 28214 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
G.S. 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit is to monitor all applicable requirements during a Routine Unannounced visit. The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 was used to complete monitoring today. I was let into the facility by cook, Ms. Kassa. She stated that Director, Ms. Adhvaryu had just left. She called her and made her aware that I was present. She arrived during the visit. Program records were made available to me. Supervision, Staff Child Ratio, First Aid, Special Training, Storage of Hazardous Substances and Medication, Approved Space, one (1) new staff file, Program Records, License Posted, and Permit Restrictions were monitored today. The bathrooms used by children, and thermometers in the refrigerator's were monitored today. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 1043 All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Four (4) staff member's records were not made available for review. G.S. 110-91( 9) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by December 24, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance Have Meck Pre-K staff check behind children once using the restroom to ensure that tissue and papertowels are disposed of properly. When playing music in the classrooms, keep the Environment Rating Scales in mind as far as playing for a purpose or in fifteen minute intervals. Music can be played for singing and movement, quiet music for rest periods, and or to signal transitions. Make sure paper files are always kept in house as a back up to electronic files in instances when the power may be out, internet not working, application or computer/tablet is unavailable. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
10A NCAC 09 .0901 · Violation
Name of Operation: EARLY FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Facility ID: 60003985 Consultant: DENISE WATSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/24/2024 Number Present: 20 Completed Date: 6/24/2024 Age: From 1 To 9 Total Minutes: 200 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit is to monitor all applicable child care requirements during an Annual Compliance visit. Michele Sullivan, Child Care Licensing Supervisor accompanied me on today's visit. The last Annual Compliance visit was made on 06/28/23. The current 4 star license was issued on 7/27/2020. The March 2024 version of Child Care Center Master Item Number Listing, DCD-0357 and a checklist was used to complete monitoring today. This facility has a compliance history of 89% as of today. We were let into the facility by the cook, Ms. Kassa. I told her the reason for my visit. She let the director Ms. Adhvaryu know that we were present. She was in space three (3) in ratio. She and Ms. Kassa switched places so she could accompany us on the walk through of the facility. Facility files were made accessible to us. Three (3) classrooms were monitored on today for: Sign in/out, allergy list, medical action plans (if applicable), menu, schedule, activity plan, and staff/child ratio chart. Storage of medication and permission to administer was monitored. Supervision, and storage of hazardous products was monitored. Children were observed having indoor and outdoor free play, teacher directed activities, and having routine needs met. There were ample toys and activities available. The following was observed posted: current license, Summary of Law, Safe Arrival and Departure procedures, Menu, Emergency Care Plan, and no smoking signage. A Sanitation inspection was conducted on 06/17/2024 . A Fire inspection was conducted on 12/13/2023. Monthly Fire Drills, Playground Inspections, and EPR Drills were monitored. A sample of staff files were monitored today for Criminal Qualifying Letters, Medical Statement, TB Test, Health Questionnaire/Emergency Information, Annual on-going Training Hours, and Special Trainings. A sample of children's files were monitored for Application, Emergency Care authorization, Summary of Law, Medical/Immunization, Discipline Statement, No smoking statement, Safe Sleep Policy, Infant Feeding Schedule and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy (if applicable). This facility does not provide transportation. The following violations were cited during today's visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 528 Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitution for breakfast and lunch was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal being served. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 1052 Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member required to receive ten (10) on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. .1103(a) 1897 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 (1) staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. .1102(g) Compliance -Violations cited today must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter documenting how violations cited today were corrected by July 8, 2024. Failure to maintain compliance with all applicable requirements may result in an Administrative Action against your license, which could include civil penalties. Repeated violations may significantly affect your compliance history. Failure to correct the violations and/or submit the compliance letter to me by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted to ensure corrections were made. Technical Assistance The net on the basketball hoop is damaged and hanging from the rim. Please remove it or replace it. Spider webs were observed on the "monkey bars" on the school age playground. Please have those removed. Weeds are starting to grow and protrude through the mulch. Please have ground maintenance to remove them. When playing music in the classrooms, keep the Environment Rating Scales in mind as far as playing for a purpose or in fifteen minute intervals. Music can be played for singing and movement, quiet music for rest periods, and or to signal transitions. Please ensure that all children's applications have a preferred hospital and preferred doctor specified. If a hospital or doctor is not preferred, have the parent document N/A. Please continue to check the DCDEE website weekly for updates as well as email updates from me. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Denise Watson P.O. Box 241561 Charlotte N.C. 28224 (704) 564-1092 denise.watson@dhhs.nc.gov If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.