7demerits
ENLIGHTEN LEGACY MICROSCHOOL ACADEMY 1
2025 BENTLEY PL, Charlotte, NC 28205
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421690
Latest result7 demerits
Last inspectedJul 31, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJan 21, 2026
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jan 21, 2026Lower is betterJul 31, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 31, 2026 7 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Ms. Veronica Spencer was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
ELMACADEMY001@GMAIL.COM
mara.brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836
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 measuring at 250ppm throughout center, during time of inspection disinfectant solution was remade. -General comment.
#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 stored in outside bag in 3’s classroom on hook below 5 feet.
#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 walling throughout center.
Jan 29, 2026 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Reinspection not completed within 7 days because of inclement weather.
Note: can wash is in closet 1st room on right. Make sure it remains operable and accessible.
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836 −5
15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. Observed staff turn off water with hand. Use paper towel to turn off water
#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 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed step 5 omitted during diaper change.
#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 stored < 5 ft above floor in 2 classrooms.
#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 branches and limbs littering ground. Exterior door hangs up on ramp making egress difficult.
Jan 21, 2026 32 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Will reinspect on or before 1/28/26.
Note: some of the exterior doors hang up on the deck and don’t readily open.
#1 · Handwashing when required: .2803, .2836 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2803 (a) and (c), .2836 (15).Child care center employees and children shall wash their hands when required. Observed child dropped off by parent did not have their hands washed upon entering classroom
#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 .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed sippy cups with child’s name on it stored inside down and dry where the classroom stores the sippy cups. Staff said she is washing in hand sink with hand soap. All items sent by parents need to go home with parent at end of the day
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 undated specialty milk in kitchen and specialty milk dated 1/13 in infant room. Follow above rule.
#8 · Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
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 in infant room is outside the food preparation area. Refrigerator cannot be halfway across room from food preparation area.
#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 staff washing high chair tray in diaper changing hand sink in infant room.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 −3
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 soap or paper towels in 4’s bathroom.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed toys, pull ups and other items for children stored below sink plumbing.
#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 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed steps 4, 5, 9,10 done incorrectly in infant room. Keep diaper changing sign where it can be referred to during diaper change.
#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 unlocked items throughout facility. Infant room: insect repellant, Vaseline. Roach bait station under water fountain. 4’s: insect repellant, aerosol sunscreen, aerosol disinfectant, aerosol air freshener, white board cleaner.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
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 sanitizing wipes stored less than 5 feet in 4’s room.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b) Facilities shall be provided at the child care center for the washing and storage of solid waste containers and mops. The facilities shall include a faucet with a threaded nozzle that delivers water of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The faucet shall be located in either a designated utility sink or above a curbed impervious pad that is sloped to drain to the approved sewage system. Observed indoor can wash full of storage so could not be checked. Outside can wash had the water lines cut near the water heater. The can wash must be operable and accessible.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ENLIGHTEN LEGACY MICROSCHOOL ACADEMY 1” or State ID 2060421690). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.