93/ 100
CHARLOTTE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, THE
212 BOYCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440168
Latest result93 / 100
Last inspectedApr 23, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMar 31, 2014
Score history
Mar 31, 2014Higher is betterApr 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 23, 2026 93 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in multiple bathrooms. Needs to be non-absorbent tiles.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed stained ceiling tiles in 206 and 221.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −40
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed pink build up on drinking fountain nozzles located the Fine Arts building and gym. Clean. 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 chemicals/aerosols/disinfectant wipes stored within reach of children in Band room, music room, 221, and early school bathroom. Needs to be stored out of reach of children as directed on manufacturer label to avoid health hazards.
Mar 27, 2025 95 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director of Facilities, Earnest Bostick, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
cmarblo@CHARLOTTEPREP.ORG
lgoldstein@charlotteprep.org
Ebostick@charlotteprep.org
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzles located in modular unit 1. Clean.
#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
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed toilet paper stuck to ceiling in boys restroom located in 4th grade cottage. Clean.
#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 stained ceiling tiles in several places throughout school building to include the following areas; cafeteria, outside of girls locker room (missing ceiling tile outside of girls locker room, replace), and in boys locker room. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced/repaired.
Dec 14, 2023 97 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Robert Torres was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
cmarblo@CHARLOTTEPREP.ORG
lgoldstein@charlotteprep.org
rtorres@charlotteprep.org
#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
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b). Observed popcorn ceiling tiles in the restrooms located in music room.
#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 2 handsinks out of order in girls restroom located on level 2 of middle school building.
Dec 14, 2022 96.5 / 100 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: #8. All windows and fixtures (grills, vents, blinds, drapes, lighting fixtures, etc.) shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2412 (b). WIpe/clean handrailing in stairway in middle school building.
#9. Floors, walls, and ceilings of dressing rooms and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2413 (a). Replace missing rubber cove base molding in girls locker room where lockers were removed.
#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) −20
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d). Refurbish or replace rusted stall fixture in boys bathroom in middle school building 2nd floor. Tighten loose toilet seat in Mrs. Wright room.
#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. Tightly secure rubber cove base molding in Ms. Hackey and Mrs. Pater room. Secure loose rubber cove base molding in 2nd grade boys bathroom. Monitor and repair ceiling in drama and Spanish cottage. Repair ceiling and wall in fine art building on 2nd floor across from technology classroom. Observed ceiling damaged and water stain on wall and wall showing hair line cracks. Continue to touch-up paint throughout where needed. Wipe/clean lower section of wall in lower school building where children line up.
Jan 28, 2021 97 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −30
-Observed the ceiling peeling in the 2nd grade hall & in a restroom- lower school. Also around the window-in one of the Mezzanine's restrooms.
-Observed stained ceiling tiles in the stage hallway and in room 204.
-Observed the urinal stall walls rusting in the middle school boy's restroom.
-Observed stained carpet in room 204.
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Feb 6, 2019 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No Points
Observed toilets in locker rooms, as well as in 4th grade bathroom toilets in need of cleaning.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water fountains in need of cleaning throughout school.
**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 wall damage above window in art room.
**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) −20
Observed storage on the floor in storage closets throughout school.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#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 chlorox wipes and aerosol Lysol spray stored in reach of children in most classrooms visited during inspection, such as in the middle school classrooms, 4 grade classrooms, as well as the early school classrooms. Observed Aerosol Lysol stored behind an unlocked door a classroom in lower 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).
May 30, 2018 93.5 / 100 · 3 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed water fountains splashing on floor once turned on in early school.
Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed ceiling peeling in girls restroom (hall) in lower school and carpet stained in humanities class in middle school.
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 chlorox wipes and aerosol lysol spray stored in reach of children in 3rd grade classes and in science lab.
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).
May 5, 2016 91.5 / 100 · 4 violations
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Clean water fountains on 2nd grade, 3rd grade, Middle school upstairs buildings. Repair water fountain near Gym.
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#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
Clean wall under soap dispenser in men's room(gym). Replace missing wall socket cover in girls room upstairs in middle school.
Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).
#8 · LIGHTING AND VENTILATION: Fixtures, grills, vents, blinds, drapes, etc., clean and in good repair 40# (.2412) −20
Replace burned out lights in Fine Arts men's room 1st floor and in girls room upstairs in middle school.
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 chlorox wipes accessible to children in 2nd and 3rd grade class and in middle school 2nd floor class. Keep all hazardous chemicals stored in a manner that is inaccessible to children.
Nov 7, 2014 92 / 100 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 6. -Observed the ceiling peeling in the Lower school building hall.-Observed the floor tiles rusting and the carpet fraying in mobile 2C.Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.7. Observed the storage room floors in Ms. Hacker's and Thompson's room collecting dust, dirt, and debris.Storage spaces and custodians' closets shall be kept clean and arranged so as to facilitate cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.5. Observed the laminate on the vanities in room 4, Ms. Thompson's room, and both restrooms in the Lower school building.Fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2409 (b).Ms. Angel Carey present.Report emailed to acarey@charlotteprep.org
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Observed pink and black buildup collecting on and around the mouthpieces of the water fountains.Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b).
#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
-Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed popcorn textured ceilings in the restrooms in the Early School building and in the new mobile.-Observed water stains on the ceilings in both restrooms in the Lower school building.Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (b).-Observed loose toilet seats in rooms 1and 4.-Observed urine on the toilet seat in Ms. Hacker's room.Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#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
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed hazardous items including white out, aerosol air fresheners, and disinfectant wipes stored unlocked and within reach of the children in a few classes in the Lower School and Middle School buildings.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).
Mar 31, 2014 94 / 100 · 2 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
Repeat: Observed: Absorbant ceiling tiles in the Upper School Gang restrooms and in the Fine Arts building lower restrooms. Walls and ceilings of toilet facilities shall be constructed of non-absorbent, washable materials and shall be kept clean. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (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
Repeat: Observed: Cleaners, disinfecting wipes, and spray bottles improperly stored in several classrooms. 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).General Comment: Minor wall/ceiling damage in the Cafeteria and Lower School 2nd grade hall. Repair.
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