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CREATIVE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY
932 W SUGAR CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28213
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421445
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 29, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceApr 11, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 11, 2017Lower is betterMay 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 29, 2026 4 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Report emailed to the following:
CREATIVK@BELLSOUTH.NET
stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toys and basket of bibs stored in restroom in infant classroom.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed light not operating in toddler restroom located closet to exit door.
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed litter in parking lot. Clean. -General comment.
Nov 19, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Report emailed to Director, Sharon Snead, at:
CREATIVK@BELLSOUTH.NET
stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator. Observed bulk container of apple juice stored in dorm sized refrigerator in infant classroom. EHS advises center to adhere to notated rule. -General comment.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor touch up paint needed to baseboards and some walling within center.
May 21, 2025 2 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
Observed hot water only reach 76F in the 3/4 year old room. All other sinks were within allowable range. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed build up in vent cover in the restroom in the 2 year old room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Nov 14, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed touch up paint needed in the facility. Observed water staining on the ceiling in the infant room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed build up in vent cover in the restroom in the 2 year old room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.
May 17, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Bottles for water sampling were requested during the inspection.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Observed bottle warmer in need of cleaning. Removed during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed water sitting in water play center from yesterday. Emptied during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2822 (d).Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if no longer clean.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed touch up paint needed in the facility. Observed water staining on the ceiling in the infant room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.
Oct 31, 2023 4 demerits · 3 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed loose toilet seat in 2 year old room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Observed sink faucet handle not working in 2 year old room. Fixed during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed no hand wash sign at the sink in the toddler room. Sign was posted during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826
Observed build up in vent cover in the restroom in the 2 year old room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers, return grilles, and fans shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Jan 31, 2023 4 demerits · 2 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed loose toilet seat in classroom 3. Observed general cleaning needed to toilets in downstairs restroom.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor touch up paint needed to baseboards throughout center.
*NOTE: Director Ms. Sharon Snead was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: CREATIVK@BELLSOUTH.NET
May 24, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Observed minor touch up paint needed to walls, wall joints, and baseboards throughout center.
*NOTE: Ms. Sharon Snead was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: CREATIVK@BELLSOUTH.NET
Nov 17, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed build up under toilet seat in 3's classroom. EHS encourages center to increase cleaning frequency of toilets throughout center.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#27 · Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed soapy water bottle not labeled in 3's classroom.
*NOTE: Owner Ms. Sharon Snead was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: creativk@bellsouth.net
Jun 4, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
20. Observed no water sampling result for lead on the Clean Water for Carolina Kids website. The samples have been submitted per Ms. Snead, results not showing as of now.
**In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed faucet handle missing in the staff restuarant in the infant room.
**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Aug 7, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were taken for the following:
32. Observed mats torn in the toddler room. Mats are not currently being used.
**Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed toilet out of order in toddler room. Needs to be repaired.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 −2
Observed paint peeling on the back wall on the playground. Observed yellow wood box on playground peeling.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
Jan 21, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
38. Observed temperature around 60F in the infant room at the start of the inspection. Heat was turned up and room was at 72F before end of inspection.
**Maintain the indoor temperature of the facility between 65°F and 85°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed build up inside vent cover. Needs to be cleaned.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Jul 3, 2019 9 demerits · 3 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed loose toilet seat in the after school bathroom. Needs to be tightened.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed mats stored with linen touching each other in the 1 year old room. Spoke with staff about proper storage.
**Sleeping mats, cribs, and cots shall be stored to prevent contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).`
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 −2
Observed white paint chipping on outside back wall. Paint needs to be touched up. Observed blue merry go round in need of touch up painting.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
Feb 6, 2019 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
49. Observed table on playground with standing water. Water was drained. Ensure that there's no standing water on the playground.
**Keep the property free of standing water. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed sanitizer around 500ppm throughout the inspection. Ensure that disinfectant falls within compliance.
**Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water at 113F at the handwashing sink in the 2 year old restroom and 114F at the handwashing sink in the 3/4 year old classroom. Ensure that water temperature is turned down to fall within compliance.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed loose toilet seat in the 2 year old room. Needs to be tightened.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
Jul 13, 2018 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted:
7. Observed no thermometer in the Infant room refrigerator. CDI- Replaced.
Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
16. Observed the water at the sink beside the washer and dryer at 115F.
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
21. Observed a loose toiletseat downstairs in the School Age room.
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
Handwashing sink usage handout emailed to creativk@bellsouth.net
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed the microwave in the kitchen with buildup. Clean.
Observed buildup under the highchair trays.
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed strollers etc stored in the restroom between the Infant and Toddler room.
Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed the disinfectant bottles at 250ppm chlorine.
Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
-Observed sticky residue on the toy/book shelves. Clean.
-Observed buildup on the toys in the 2 year old room. Clean.
-Observed the vinyl removed from the top edge of the toy kitchen- raw wood is exposed. Paint or Seal.
Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed some of the lights not working in the 2 and 3 year old rooms.
Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, 30 inches above the floor in areas describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces describe in 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Feb 20, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No Demerits Issued for the Following:
11. Observed sanitizer at 250ppm during the inspection in infant room. Needs to be diluted more to get within range.
**Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
49. Observed large wooden play set outside of toddler playground fence with chipping paint. Director stated children does not use that space. Ensure kids are not using playset outside of playground fence.
**All play ground equipment must be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (c ).
Observed fence in process of being repaired on 3/4 year old playground. Fence was damaged due to automobile accident.
**Keep the premises clean and free of dilapidated structures and broken play equipment. 15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed xylophone with debris build up under keys in 2 year old room. Needs to be cleaned.
**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dust build up on A/C filter in 3/4 year old room. Needs to be cleaned/replaced.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Observed lights out in 3/4 year old room. Needs to be repaired/replaced.
**Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Nov 20, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No Demerits Issued:
37. Observed stain on celing in 3/4 year old room. Spoke with director about stain and possible leak. Roof was recently constucted on.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed toy trucks in toddler room with build up in creveces. Observed build up in large interactive toys in after school room. Needs to be cleaned more thoroughly.
**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
Apr 11, 2017 15 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Ms. Snead and Karla Gaston were present during the inspection. Observed only the infant room in use; other rooms were vancant.
NO POINTS WERE ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
25. (CRITICAL) Observed the disinfectiaotn too weak to properly disinfect at the diaper changing station. **The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ).
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed the hot water at the hand washing sinks was 64f at the 2's, 3/4's care rooms and restroom.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#18 · Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836 −3
Observed no backflow preventor on the back water spigot with hose attached.
**Maintain backflow prevention on all hose bibs and threaded faucets. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (c).
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed the disinfectant was 250ppm. **Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed toy bins in the infant room with debris. Routinely empty toys bins and clean out all debris.
**Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed the AC filter with accumuleted dust in the toddler room, and a AC filter cover was broken in the infnat room.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Observed the light bulbs were not shatter-proof or sheilded in the kitchen pantry. Replace sheild or instaff bulb sleeve.
**Light bulbs must be shatterproof or shielded. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CREATIVE KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY” or State ID 2060421445). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.