94/ 100
PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL
5800 SARDIS RD, Charlotte, NC 28270
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440114
Latest result94 / 100
Last inspectedMay 6, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMay 12, 2014
Score history
May 12, 2014Higher is betterMay 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 6, 2026 94 / 100 · 2 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tile in 313 testing center, 4th floor stairwell/hall, outside 426, in 4th floor girls bathroom, in the weight room, and in the Art room and art closet. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the mens second floor bathrooms in the fine arts building and in the boys locker rooms. Needs repair/replacement. REPEAT.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b). Observed disinfectant wipes, liquid white out, aerosols stored accessible to children. Needs to be stored as directed on label (“Keep out of reach of children”) to avoid health hazards.
Feb 11, 2025 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Mr. Shawn was present during time of inspection. Report emailed:
Bob.mcgovern@providenceday.org
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: “academic” building 4th floor outside of girls group restroom. Fines arts building level 2 near elevator.
EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles repaired.
Observed floor tile chipping at entrance in girls group restroom located on level 2 of “academic” building.
Observed hole in wall behind door in boys restroom in “William Hall”
#9 · DRESSING ROOMS AND SHOWERS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean, in good repair, washable, non-absorbent 30#; fixtures clean, in good repair 40#; facilities for storage of clothes provided, kept clean 20#; soap and towel 10* (.2413) −20
Adequate facilities for storage of clothes and other personal items shall be provided and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (e).
Observed clothing in disarray in boys football locker room. (General comment no points deducted)
All fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (d). Observed staining on bottom of shower curtains in wrestling locker room located in lower school gym building.
Jan 19, 2024 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411. Observed boxes of supplies stored on the floor sporadically throughout school building.
Shawn was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to school at the following: Bob.mcgovern@providenceday.org
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed several stained ceiling tiles throughout school building to include the following areas: library level 1, technology center level 2 near exit doors, fine arts center outside of rear restrooms, and Providence hall building near TK restrooms. EHS advises school to ensure no active leaks are occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced. Observed ceiling peeling in girls restroom located on level 2 of athletic center.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). Observed 1 plastic ceiling vent cracked in girls restroom located in technology center on level 1. Observed dead insects inside of light shields sporadically throughout school building.
Jan 9, 2023 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with San Phang, emailed to Bob McGovern.
NOTE: Overcash Hall is being demolished and rebuilt (3 levels) starting in April 2023.
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles on 4th floor in AC building, near class 209 in MAC building, and in elementary school gym (was told there was a leak and will be repaired during summer).
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Apr 13, 2021 95 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Make sure dead batteries in hand sinks are replaced before opening up locker rooms for use (closed now due to Covid).
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −35
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Observed loose toilet seats in Overcash and Williams Hall. Urine lines running down front of urinals in Williams Hall and Fine Arts.
Floors of toilet facilities shall be impervious and kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (c). Observed floor needs regrouting under urinals in Williams Hall. Ceiling damage in girls locker room bathroom area.
#5 · LAVATORY FACILITIES: Fixtures clean and in good repair 30#; soap and individual towels or approved hand-drying devices provided 40# (.2409) −15
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b). Observed vanity front damaged in boy's bathroom, Fine Arts.
Oct 23, 2019 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted:
5. Observed spring loaded faucets with short run times- Tech center up & downstairs. Regulate to provide a minimum of 15 seconds to facilitate proper handwashing. Per Custodian, they will be switched out to sensor or regular faucets with handles.
Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).
7. Observed boxes stacked and stored on the floor in the cheerleading gym storage closet and in the IT office in the tech center building. Follow the rule below.
All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Report emailed to: tom.beggs@providenceday.org; bob.mcgovern@providenceday.org; glyn.cowlishaw@providenceday.org
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed pink buildup on several water fountains in multiple buildings. Clean.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
-Observed stained or displaced ceiling tiles in the gym locker room hallway, girl's locker rooms, art room (fine arts building), photography room, high school art room, nurse's office (ridenhour building), boy's locker room- B112, 4th floor hall- AC building,
-Observed cobwebs in the corners of the storage closet in the art room (fine arts building).
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
-Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vents in all of the restrooms in the Fine Arts building.
-Observed the cover/grill falling from the ceiling in P117.
-Observed the light cover gone in the girl's restroom- P105.
-Observed light shields hanging in the boy's locker room (elementary gym).
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
-Observed cleaners, WD-40, (bulk) disinfectant wipes, aerosol Lysol, windex, etc stored within reach of the children- classes, tutor rooms, nurse's office, restrooms. Store out of reach of the children. Per Custodian, child safety locks will be purchased.
-Observed the custodian closet open in the boy's upstairs media center restroom. Closed & locked during the inspection.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
Jun 11, 2018 94 / 100 · 3 violations
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −15
Observed wall damage at door on boys restroom in William's Hall and missing ceiling tiles in both restrooms on main hall in Providence Hall. Observed toilet unflushed in girls restroom MAC top floor.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed water stained ceiling tiles in Fine Arts Foyer, upper hallway Providence Hall, and 4th floor of Academic building (missing also).
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −30
Observed aerosol febreeze stored on desk at entrance of classroom 110 (overcash hall) and wipes on desk in 119 (Tech building). Keep all hazardous items stored out of reach of children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
Apr 28, 2016 95 / 100 · 3 violations
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed stained ceiling tiles in Commons room(library), CH-206. Also, observed wall damage outside classrooms in West Wing and a hole in wall near water fountain in Lower Gym.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed vents needing to be cleaned in Rec men's room, West wing boys and girls room, Lower Gym boys/girls room.
All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
Observed burned out light bulbs in room 209 Rec, girls room, 131, 130, girls room upper in library.
Lighting and ventilation shall be provided and installed as required by the N.C. State Building Code. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (a).
#11 · PREMISES: MISCELLANEOUS: Premises neat, clean 30#; no vector breeding or harborage 20#; pesticides and other toxic materials properly handled and stored 30* (.2415) −15
Observed wipes and cleaners accessible to children in various classrooms, Language classroom(library), lower building classrooms 1st floor, CH-105, W-1118. Keep all hazardous chemicals stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children.
Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).
****Escorted by Kevin Reed*****
Apr 27, 2015 94.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −30
Observed fronts of urinals with urine lines down front, several buildings.**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed stained ceiling tiles in DH-119 and WW-rm 6. Broken floor tiles in custodial closet FA building.**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed cardboard boxes on floor, P-110**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.Mr. Bob McGovern present during inspection.
May 12, 2014 92 / 100 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Went over report with Tom Baggs.GC #4: Leak at hand sink faucet, girls hall bathroom, DH tech. Loose sink fixture, W-103.**Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).GC #11: Observed hand sanitizer dispensers on walls less than 5 feet above floor, throughout school.**Pesticides and other toxic materials shall be used as directed on the label and handled and stored as to avoid health hazards. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (b).**Note: Observed gas water heater, 2nd floor closet, Fine Arts bldg, did not see CO alarm.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −15
Observed absorbent ceiling tiles, bathrooms/classroom bathroom main office bldg.**Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed stained ceiling tiles intermittently throughout school. Settling cracks in stairwell walls, DH tech center. Cracked floor tiles foyer, new gym. Broken floor tiles, old gym. **Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed some storage on floor, couple storage rooms.**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Observed dusty blinds OH-205, OH-206, Fine Arts-206. Some dusty ceiling vents. Light cover hanging, boys locker room.**All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b).
#10 · SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved type 20*; clean and in good repair 20#; empties as needed, properly disposed of 40# (.2414) −20
Observed leaking dumpster, sludge running into strormdrain.**Impervious, cleanable containers with lids, approved by the Department, shall be provided for the storage of solid waste. 15A NCAC 18A .2414 (a).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL” or State ID 2060440114). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.