7demerits
CHILDCARE NETWORK #92A
2241 COMMONWEALTH AV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421646
Latest result7 demerits
Last inspectedSep 2, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 21, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 21, 2024Lower is betterSep 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 2, 2026 7 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Lead water testing expires 10/04/2026, please ensure updated testing is completed prior to expiration date.
Director, Thelma Mackins, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
CNI92@CHILDCARENETWORK.COM
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed debris build up under pull out drawer in 1 of kitchen refrigerators. Clean.
#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 sleeping mats not labeled in 3’s classroom.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2824(a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed several floor tiles in the kitchen that were not securely adhered to the flooring. The center recently had the kitchen flooring replaced. The contractor has been notified of the issue and has been contacted to make the necessary repairs. -General comment.
Mar 6, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Thelma Mackins, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
CNI92@CHILDCARENETWORK.COM
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed general cleaning needed to flooring of pull out drawers of refrigerators in kitchen. Observed residue build up to outside of cabinets stored in kitchen.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 some residue build to walling in kitchen. Clean. -General comment.
Sep 4, 2025 4 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Thelma Mackins, was present during time of inspection.
Report emailed to the following:
CNI92@CHILDCARENETWORK.COM
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed pink build up on shelving and pull out drawer of refrigerator closest to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Clean.
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed toilet out of order in 4’s classroom. Per Director, a work order has been submitted to have toilet repaired. -General comment.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no paper towels at handsink in 2’s-3’s restroom handsink. Paper towels were supplied to handsink during time of inspection.
Mar 6, 2025 9 demerits · 5 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Observed interior of refrigerator in need of cleaning. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed disinfectant below 500 ppm in the younger 2’s.
**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).
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
Observed children napping closer than 18 inches apart. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed floor in storage closet (also food storage) wet from washing machine leaking. Observed floor in need of cleaning in front of the freezer.
**15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Observed wall in the upstairs storage room restroom cut out from prior work completed. Hole needs to be closed.
**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.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed dead insects in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink.
**15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.
Oct 22, 2024 7 demerits · 3 violations
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
Observed disinfectant test strips expired.
**15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) Provide a testing method for chlorine disinfectant to ensure compliance with prescribed chlorine concentration.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dust build up on vent covers in the upstairs restrooms.
**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.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed dead insects and droppings in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink.
**15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (b) Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.
May 29, 2024 8 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Critical violation of unlocked hazardous items corrected
Note: Kitchen in middle of getting repairs and new cabinets.
#3 · From approved sources, not a hazard or adulterated: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Observed prep sink does not have an indirect drain for washing fresh fruits and vegetables
#17 · Hot water in excess of 120ºF not allowed in areas accessible to children
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 kitchen not locked. Must be locked even if no children are on the 2nd floor.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place.
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no toilet paper or paper towels in bathroom in employee lounge
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed cubby bins with debris. Some shelves with spills
#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 chipped paint on block walls interior and exterior. Observed broken bathroom door in school age room. Walls need cleaning of grimy marks/smudges. Transitional strips are missing in areas and dirt build up in area.
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged flooring
May 21, 2024 15 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Will reinspection within 7 calendar days
#3 · From approved sources, not a hazard or adulterated: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Observed prep sink does not have an indirect drain for washing fresh fruits and vegetables
#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) Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home for consumption by a child while at the child care center may be stored as set forth in the 2800 rules when the child's parent or guardian provides written permission and the specialty bulk milk is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the child care center, and labeled with the name of the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom the bulk specialty milk belongs. Observed one carton of specialty milk not purchased by the center. Milk must be labeled with name, if it is staff’s milk then if does not need to be dated and discarded after 7 days. If child’s milk follow preceding rule.
#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 thermometer present
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use. Observed tape left on sippy cups, remove before the washing process
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed 2 bathroom cabinets with chemicals unlocked. Label spray bottles with name of contents. Aerosol foam paint stored on shelf with other children’s paint. Aerosol cooking spray not locked separately in kitchen.
#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 sitting on table top in classroom.
#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 chipped paint on block walls interior and exterior
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed damaged flooring
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Shielded or shatterproof bulbs shall be used in food preparation, storage, and serving areas and in all rooms used by children. Observed bulb in refrigerator not shatterproof
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHILDCARE NETWORK #92A” or State ID 2060421646). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.