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MARSHALL PREPARATORY ACADEMY
5621 THOMPSON RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421665
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedMay 8, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceApr 1, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 1, 2025Lower is betterMay 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 8, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 18, 2025 5 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Director, Valecia Marshall, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
MPACADEMY5621@GMAIL.COM
#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 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed opened packages of cereal not properly resealed.
Apr 1, 2025 15 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Make sure door between care room and kitchen/dining room is locked when not in kitchen (today all children were outside while PIC was cleaning up inside)
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
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 dirty high chair trays in/around food prep hand sink. Remove dish soap from food prep hand sink, sink is for washing hands
#13 · Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2814 (b) Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored above the floor in a clean, dry location and shall be kept clean while stored. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall be kept clean while stored or otherwise not in use. Equipment and utensils shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Observed single service and food stored below sink plumbing. Observed spray bottles in contact with unprotected single service.
#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 2-comp sink 114F. CDI-water turned up a little, water >120F
#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 (c) If potty chairs are used, they shall be located and stored in a toilet room equipped with a spray-rinse toilet or utility sink. Potty chairs shall be emptied, rinsed, cleaned, and disinfected after each use. Observed potty chair in bathroom. No spray rinse toilet adjacent or in bathroom
#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, must have a range that includes 500-800 ppm.
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 disinfectant weak ~250ppm chlorine.
#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
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c). Approved disinfectants and detergent solutions shall be kept in separate and labeled bottles at each diaper changing station. Observed soapy water bottle not labeled.
#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 lip gloss, body lotion, disinfecting wipes, diaper cream all stored < 5 feet above the floor and unlocked
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. Observed staff purse stored in cubby.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
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 tape residue on furniture.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MARSHALL PREPARATORY ACADEMY” or State ID 2060421665). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.