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EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL
1223 DRIFTWAY POINT RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060921196
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 10, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceFeb 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 17, 2014Lower is betterFeb 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 10, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- Observed carton of raw eggs stored above and next to ready to eat foods inside the refrigerator. Keep raw food items separate and contain to prevent cross contamination at anytime.
- PIC: Lori B. Norman present during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 5, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during time of inspection. Owner, Lori Norman, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
everychildisspecial@carolina.rr.com
Lisa.Eddins-Smith@dhhs.nc.gov
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 2, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during time of inspection. Report emailed to Lori Norman and licensing consultant at:
everychildisspecial@carolina.rr.com
Kaye.Dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 13, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Keep door to kitchen closed when not using kitchen (so children don’t have access to hot water at sink.
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed cereals and crackers stored with cups. Use scoops with handles.
Feb 4, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 1, 2021 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 5, 2020 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 12, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed tooth brushes stored under handwashing sink in bathroom. **Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
Jan 31, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 2, 2017 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 8, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#22 · Solid waste stored and handled to prevent rodent or insect breeding and public health nuisance −2
Observed rotting pumpkin/gourds on playground attracting ants and fruit flies.**Solid wastes shall be discarded with sufficient frequency and in such a manner as to prevent insect breeding and public health nuisance. Section 11 (b).
Feb 4, 2015 2 demerits · 1 violation
#49 · Furniture clean and in good repair −2
Observed the brown shelves with worn surfaces and bubbling.Furniture shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (e).Ms. Lori Norman present. Report emailed to everychildisspecial@carolina.rr.com
Feb 17, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed large tire on the playground with collectged leaves and water, and the metal slide with rust. **Keep all play equipment free of water and in good repair.General Comments: Lori Norman was present during the inspection. GREAT JOB!
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL” or State ID 2060921196). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.