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MOVEMENT SCHOOL SOUTHWEST PRE-K

150 IVERIFY DR, Charlotte, NC 28217
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421609
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedDec 2, 2025
Inspections on record7
On record sinceFeb 14, 2023

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

0816 Feb 14, 2023: 4Dec 14, 2023: 16Jan 8, 2024: 16Jan 16, 2024: 4Dec 20, 2024: 6Jun 9, 2025: 4Dec 2, 2025: 4
Feb 14, 2023Lower is betterDec 2, 2025

Inspections & violations

Dec 2, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water at hand sinks in all classrooms below 80F. Ensure hot water is between 80-110F. REPEAT
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed container of Clorox wipes stored below 5ft in 3-K room. Ensure non-hazardous products are stored at least 5ft up.

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Jun 9, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Complete water testing for lead by 9/2/2025.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water at hand sink in classroom 110 at 76F. Ensure hot water is between 80-110F. REPEAT

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Dec 20, 2024 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - PreK director: Chiquita Wade present during inspection walkthrough
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.- Observed classroom (110, 112) currently use, water temperature at hand sink measured at 63F-78F. Provides tempered water between 80F-110F.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.- Observed hand sanitizer bottle on top of the cubby in 108, less than 5ft. Ensure to put all non hazardous items at 5ft or higher at all time.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.- Observed cots in classroom, mix match labeling name and number. Relabel (clear and legible) the assignment either name or number whatever works. If use number, please have cot list available upon request.

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Jan 16, 2024 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Will check back within 2 weeks to check that water heater has been turned back up and plumbing repairs made to the bathroom hand sink, middle classroom.
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Observed hot water at 3-comp sink 105F. Called maintenance person who worked on middle classroom’s bathroom. Plumber said they had turned the water heater down so hot water in classrooms cannot be over 110F.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water < 80F in classrooms.

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Jan 8, 2024 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: CO alarms with dead batteries/or tab not removed. Make sure they are working properly. Make sure all spray bottles are operating properly. I will reinspect within 7 calendar days, if more time is needed please email me a request for an extension why and how long you will need for correction. (Example is a plumber needs to evaluate why no cold water is going to the fixture).
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed digital thermometer with dead battery. Replace battery.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Repeat-Observed hot water < 80F in classrooms.
#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children −6
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. Observed hot water >120F in bathroom in room 110. No cold water coming out from water line. Hot and cold faucets reversed. Water turned off at that fixture to prevent burn/scalding. Hands free faucet should be ~100F for comfortable hand washing.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration. Repeat-Observed no disinfectant test strips
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Observed coats and other belonging touching other children’s belongings in cubbies.
#42 · Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gave handout.

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Dec 14, 2023 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Will reinspect within 7 calendar days, or first week on return after winter break. Adjust hand sinks that are barely meeting 80F, including in warming kitchen. Range is 80-110F.
#4 · Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Observed refrigerator door blocked open with gallons of milk. Milk 54F. Dispose of PHF >45F for more than 4 hours.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule. Observed no digital food thermometer. Food should be getting checked when it comes in from the caterer. If PHF is not >135F or <45F the food cannot be accepted.
#8 · Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) If food is prepared in a child care center classroom, then the classroom shall be equipped with a food preparation area. This food preparation area shall contain a countertop that is kept clean and in good repair, a handwash lavatory, and refrigeration when items are stored that require refrigeration. Observed refrigerator is in director’s office. No hand sink. Director didn't;t have access to warming kitchen. Staff said the caterer drops of food at front door. Food/caterer needs to go to warming kitchen, have temperatures checked before acceptance of food. Caterer is to pick up dirty multi use items to go back to caterer kitchen for cleaning. Bags of dirty bowls, utensils should not be in director’s office waiting for caterer to pick-up. Refrigerator will need to be moved to kitchen.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration. Observed no disinfectant test strips 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed weak disinfectant in all classrooms. Need test kit to check for proper strength.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed unlocked cold packs with additional warnings in outside bags. Remove from all bags and either keep locked or dispose of them.

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Feb 14, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water < 80F in classrooms.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MOVEMENT SCHOOL SOUTHWEST PRE-K” or State ID 2060421609). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.