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Charlotte NC 28226 · License #60004070 · Home-based · Family Child Care Home
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10A NCAC 09 .1719 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE ACHIEVERS Facility ID: 60004070 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0825-002L Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, S. Lang. I explained the reason for the visit. Additional information received indicated there were concerns related to an unsafe environment and local ordinances were not followed. On July 28, 2025, the Charlotte Fire Department responded to the home due to a 911 call by a person driving by the home when they saw smoke in the backyard. The provider reported that she previously had trees in the backyard cut down and weeds started to grow in the place of the trees. The provider also reported that she had been using a weed trimer to cut the weeds, however, the weed trimer broke. The provider purchased a burn kit online and asked her son to burn the weeds. The provider reported that small areas were burned one at a time and two garden hoses were connected together if needed. The provider stated that once the fire department arrived, it was explained to her by Captain F. Matera that there is no open burning allowed in the city limits of Charlotte and the potential danger with the heat and drought conditions at the time. The fire department put out the remaining fire and soaked the smoldering burned areas. The provider was given a warning that future open burning would result in a citation. During today’s visit, I reviewed the attendance roster for July 28th. There were four preschool children present. The provider stated that the children were napping at the time. The burned areas of the backyard are not part of the children’s outdoor play area. There is a fence that separates the two areas. Due to inclement weather today, I wasn’t able to see all of the areas that were burned. However, I could see several areas from the back deck of the home. During today’s visit, two preschool children were present. The children were observed napping and free choice of indoor activities. The provider's son also lives in the home and was present today. A current criminal background qualifying letter was reviewed and on file. Based on the discussion with the provider and the incident report from the Charlotte Fire Department, the allegations regarding an unsafe environment and local ordinances were not followed are confirmed. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. During operating hours on July 28, 2024, the provider's son burned a portion of the back yard with a propane weed burner. There were four preschool age children present at the time. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The provider did not follow local ordinances with the no open burn in the city limits of Charlotte. GS 110-91 The following technical assistance was provided: A conversation was held with the provider regarding the safety of the children in her care. Operating a family child care home requires planning, proactive and protective steps to ensure the safety of children in care at all times. Providers have the responsibility to assess the risk associated with any activity and minimize the risks of potential hazards. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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
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GS 110-91 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE ACHIEVERS Facility ID: 60004070 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0825-002L Visit Date: 8/12/2025 Number Present: 2 Completed Date: 8/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 09:50 AM Time Out: 11:40 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the provider, S. Lang. I explained the reason for the visit. Additional information received indicated there were concerns related to an unsafe environment and local ordinances were not followed. On July 28, 2025, the Charlotte Fire Department responded to the home due to a 911 call by a person driving by the home when they saw smoke in the backyard. The provider reported that she previously had trees in the backyard cut down and weeds started to grow in the place of the trees. The provider also reported that she had been using a weed trimer to cut the weeds, however, the weed trimer broke. The provider purchased a burn kit online and asked her son to burn the weeds. The provider reported that small areas were burned one at a time and two garden hoses were connected together if needed. The provider stated that once the fire department arrived, it was explained to her by Captain F. Matera that there is no open burning allowed in the city limits of Charlotte and the potential danger with the heat and drought conditions at the time. The fire department put out the remaining fire and soaked the smoldering burned areas. The provider was given a warning that future open burning would result in a citation. During today’s visit, I reviewed the attendance roster for July 28th. There were four preschool children present. The provider stated that the children were napping at the time. The burned areas of the backyard are not part of the children’s outdoor play area. There is a fence that separates the two areas. Due to inclement weather today, I wasn’t able to see all of the areas that were burned. However, I could see several areas from the back deck of the home. During today’s visit, two preschool children were present. The children were observed napping and free choice of indoor activities. The provider's son also lives in the home and was present today. A current criminal background qualifying letter was reviewed and on file. Based on the discussion with the provider and the incident report from the Charlotte Fire Department, the allegations regarding an unsafe environment and local ordinances were not followed are confirmed. The following violations were cited. Violation Number Comment Rule 1409 Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. During operating hours on July 28, 2024, the provider's son burned a portion of the back yard with a propane weed burner. There were four preschool age children present at the time. 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) 1544 The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The provider did not follow local ordinances with the no open burn in the city limits of Charlotte. GS 110-91 The following technical assistance was provided: A conversation was held with the provider regarding the safety of the children in her care. Operating a family child care home requires planning, proactive and protective steps to ensure the safety of children in care at all times. Providers have the responsibility to assess the risk associated with any activity and minimize the risks of potential hazards. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at kaye.dunlap@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: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
NC GS 110-90 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE ACHIEVERS Facility ID: 60004070 Consultant: KAYE DUNLAP Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: Visit Date: 5/14/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 5/14/2025 Age: From 3 To 4 Total Minutes: 115 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star rated license effective May 3, 2021. The provider, S. Lang, assisted me with today’s visit. There were four preschool age children present. The children were observed participating indoor play activities. The provider was observed interacting with the children in a nurturing and caring manner. The following items were monitored: supervision, capacity, CPR/First Aid, ITS-SIDS training, criminal background qualification, administering of medication, storage of hazardous products and medication, general safety, adequate approved space, general license requirements, staff records, program records, and license posted. The last fire drill was conducted on May 5, 2025. A lockdown drill was conducted on April 7, 2025. Playground safety checks were monitored and occurring each month as required. The provider completed ITS-SIDS training on February 25, 2025, a health questionnaire on August 12, 2024, and First Aid and CPR on August 24, 2024. The following violations were observed today. Violation Number Comment Rule 705 All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. A bottle of Acetaminophen belonging to the provider was located on the kitchen counter. .1719(a)(5) 706 Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A aerosol can of Raid was located on the kitchen counter. .1719 (a)(7) 1410 Operator did not safely store all combustible materials. A burning candle was located on the kitchen candle. .1719(4) 1821 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 30 days. Documentation for visually checking on an infant less than 12 months of age was not on file since May 8, 2025. .1724(a)(8)&(f) 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 violations documented may impact the compliance history score. The violations documented must be corrected immediately. On or before May 28, 2025, 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 that 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 may be completed. Mail or email the information to: Kaye Dunlap, Child Care Consultant PO Box 627 Matthews, NC 28106 Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov The following technical assistance was provided: The provider was reminded that her five-year criminal background check is due on or before July 16, 2025. Hazardous Products- The provider was reminded that all medications and aerosol cans must be kept in locked storage at all times. Candles must not be used or accessible during operating hours. According to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) a child playing with candles or near candles is one of the biggest contributors to candle fires. Safe Sleep- Documentation of visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger must be documented on a sleep chart and kept on file for at least 30 days. The provider stated that she has been maintaining the sleep records on her phone because she always has her phone with her. I suggested placing the sleep chart next to the infant’s crib so that it is convenient. Thank you for your time today. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-594-0152 or by email at Kaye.Dunlap@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 .1721 · Violation
Name of Operation: LITTLE ACHIEVERS Facility ID: 60004070 Consultant: LEIGH BROOME Operation Type: Family CC Home Case Number: 0225-220A Visit Date: 2/24/2025 Number Present: 4 Completed Date: 2/24/2025 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 11:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Family CC Home Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this unannounced visit was to investigate allegations of violations of child care requirements at this child care facility. I conducted a walk-through of the facility unaccompanied (if you were unaccompanied during the walk-through). During the visit, I discussed the allegations with Sabrina, Lang, operator. Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today’s visit. The following violations were observed and/or confirmed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 513 When a child received medical treatment, a copy of the incident report was not mailed to the Division within 7 calendar days after the incident occurred. On February 14, 2025, a one-year-old received medical care for an injury sustained while in care. The operator failed to provide the incident report to NCDCDEE within the required timeframe. .1721(e)(3) 1889 Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. During the visit on February 24, 2025, a gallon of interior wall paint, a 32-ounce container of DAP drywall spackling and a jar of Aquaphor were on the kitchen table located beside the child sized table where children ate lunch. Each container was labeled "Keep out of reach of children." This was corrected during. the visit. .1719(a)(7) 1938 Operator did not provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child. On February 14, 2025, a twenty-month-old child sustained an injury, which required medical care, which the operator did not observe and was unable to explain the origin of the injury. .1711(a)(4)(B) 2047 Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports, dated February 6 and 14, 2025 were not logged on the facility's incident log. This was corrected this during the visit. 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) Violations must be corrected immediately. Within one week, March 3, 2025, you must submit documentation of the corrections you made and your plan to maintain compliance with the identified child care requirements to me at Leigh Broome, Investigations Consultant, leigh.broome@dhhs.nc.gov. You may contact me at Leigh Broome, 704-594-0146 or Veronica Grant, South Central Investigations Team Supervisor, veronica.grant@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time. 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.