12demerits
MS. C'S PLAYCARE DAYCARE CENTER
5842 HICKORY GROVE RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421696
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedJul 29, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJul 22, 2026
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 22, 2026Lower is betterJul 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 29, 2026 12 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend reading rulebook https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/index.htm#ccs. There are also policy memos and other helpful information. Note: emailed hand sink usage guidelines.
#8 · Meets specifications for refrigeration, sinks, lavatories and dishwashing equipment: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (a) (1) (2) When multi-service articles other than when highchair feeding trays are used onsite, each child care center shall have a either: (1) a dishwasher and two-compartment sink, or (2) a three-compartment sink of sufficient size and depth to submerge, wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Observed multi-use plates, cups being used and cleaned with only a 2-compartment sink. Single service/disposable plates, cups, plasticware, bowls, etc. is required if only a 2-compartment sink is available. In 2-compartment sink high chair trays, cooking and serving utensils are allowed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
#9 · Meets specifications for other equipment and utensils, approved material and construction: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f). Water from a handwash lavatory shall not be used for bottle warming or to prepare formula, mix dry cereals, or other foods.
#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 in children’s bathroom
#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 baby car seat stored in staff bathroom.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed 1 kitchen door unlocked, all others locked. Both doors must be locked if no staff is present.
#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 (d). Mats be stored so that the side of the mats that makes contact with the floor does not touch the side of a mat that any child sleeps on. The sleeping surface of one child's mat shall not come in contact with the sleeping surface of another child's mat during storage. Mats are unfolded or trifolded. No barriers to protect clean side of mattress
#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).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. Observed teeter totter horse heads cracked.
Jul 22, 2026 22 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Will reinspect within 7 calendar days (on or before 7/29/26).
Note-remove dish towels from kitchen, cannot be used for general wiping of kitchen countertops. Countertops must be wash, rinse, sanitized then air dried.
#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 (h) Raw meats, poultry, fish, shellfish and eggs shall be stored in a refrigerator or freezer on shelving beneath and separate from other foods. Observed shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat foods
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Provide15A NCAC 18A .2812 (j) (j) A sanitizing solution shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Observed no sanitizer spray bottle in 2-3’s class. Provide sanitizer spray bottle in all classrooms.
#18 · Backflow prevention provided, no cross connections: .2815, .2836
Maintain facility free of cross connections. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed no backflow preventer on hose bib parking lot side of house
#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 paper towels provided at classroom hand sinks in 2 classrooms.
#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 (h) Signs that instruct child care center employees on proper methods of diaper changing and handwashing as set forth in the rules of this Section shall be posted in each diaper changing area. Observed no diaper changing signs posted. CDI-provided signs
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Medications, including prescription and non-prescription items, shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Observed bottle of OTC pain reliever on desk in 4+ classroom.
#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 chemicals, cleaners, aerosol sprays unlocked in classrooms, laundry room door unlocked, chemical closet/mop sink door unlocked, kitchen door unlocked, and employee bathroom unlocked all areas had cleaners and chemicals stored inside. Hook and eye bolt latches on closet doors in classrooms are not considered locks, locks need keys, combination or magnets to release locking mechanism.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users. Observed crib mattress torn and needs replacing. Sleeping mats frayed at edges need repair.
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 mats not labeled with child’s name.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Mats be stored so that the side of the mats that makes contact with the floor does not touch the side of a mat that any child sleeps on. The sleeping surface of one child's mat shall not come in contact with the sleeping surface of another child's mat during storage. Mats are unfolded or trifolded. No barriers to protect clean side of mattress.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MS. C'S PLAYCARE DAYCARE CENTER” or State ID 2060421696). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.