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6demerits

COLEMAN'S CHILDCARE

10501 SALAMANDER CT, Charlotte, NC 28215
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060921787
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 16, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceApr 2, 2014

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

09.519 Apr 2, 2014: 19Apr 9, 2015: 12Mar 23, 2016: 10May 24, 2017: 18Apr 30, 2018: 3Apr 10, 2019: 4Aug 5, 2020: 6Apr 13, 2021: 6Apr 13, 2022: 6May 3, 2023: 8Apr 4, 2024: 6Apr 16, 2025: 6
Apr 2, 2014Lower is betterApr 16, 2025

Inspections & violations

Apr 16, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 118F in the bathroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).

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Apr 4, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 119F in the hallway restroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).

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May 3, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Report emailed to Mrs. Coleman at: dalenecoleman9844@att.net
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c). Observed hot water reach 122F at handsink in restroom.
#54 · Floors, walls, and ceilings free of peeling, flaking, chalking paint −2
Floors in areas accessible to children shall be free of peeling, flaking, or chalking paint. Section 18 (b). Observed orange paint peeling on restroom wall joints. EHS advises home daycare to touch up peeling, flaking, or chalking paint as needed.

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Apr 13, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 135F at hand sink in restroom that children utilize. Required hot water temperature range that children have access to is between 90F-110F. *NOTE: Mrs. Coleman was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: dalenecoleman9844@att.net

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Apr 13, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 130F at the handwashing sink in the hallway restroom.

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Aug 5, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 123F in the bathroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).

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Apr 10, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed eggs stored above ready to eat luncheon meats. Ensure egss are store below ready to eat foods. **All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).

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Apr 30, 2018 3 demerits · 1 violation
#23 · Toilet fixtures clean and in good repair −3
Observed small stain on toilet seat.All toilet fixtures shall be clean and in good repair. Section 12 (a).

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May 24, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
#4 · Baby bottles and baby food jars labeled with date and child's name −3
Observed several baby formula bottles were not labeled with the child's name and date.**Formula and mother's milk served in baby bottles shall be prepared and labeled with the individual child's name at the child's home and provided daily to the care giver by the parents or guardians. Section 6 (c).
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed the microwave with rusty interior surface and needs replacing, the oven with accumulated food debris, the interior kitchen cabinets with food residue and needed cleaning, the kitchen sink was leaking. **All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).
#42 · Medications in separate locked cabinet or box −6
Observed prescription medication stored in the refrigerator unlocked. **Provide a lockable box for refrigerated medication.**All medications shall be stored in a locked cabinet or box separate from other items required to be kept locked. Section 16 (c).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
(REPEAT) Observed the pack-n-play used for napping was not labeled with the child's name.**A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed a wagon in the outdoor play area with broken / sharp plastic and the swing set was rusty. **Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).GENERAL COMMENT - Dalene Coleman was present during the inspection. Reviewed toy clean/mouthed toys#41 - Observed the key was left in the lock in the bathroom storage closet. **Keep keys separate from locked storage with hazardous products.

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Mar 23, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hot water reach 117F in restroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).General Comment: (No points deducted) **Ms. Coleman was present during inspection. -Observed debris collecting in kitchen drawers, microwave, oven drawer. Keep all food service equipment and non food contact surfaces clean and in good repair. -Observed charcoal stored under unlocked grill outside. Keep all flammable items behind lock and key. -Observed outside toys collecting rust debris. Keep all toys clean and in good repair. -Observed bleach water registering at 500 parts per million. Sanitizer shall register at 50-200 ppm.
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed the bassinettes and napping mats were not labeled.**A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).

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Apr 9, 2015 12 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed the hot water at the restroom hand washing sink was 121F.**Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed the bassinettes and napping mats were not labeled.**A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).

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Apr 2, 2014 19 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed the water at the restroom handsink above 110F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed restroom closet unlocked. Bleach stored in the closet.All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed the sleeping mats unlabeled.A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than four hours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).
#46 · Mats washable; adequately sized −3
Observed the sleeping mats in disrepair. The cushioning is exposed.If a mat is used, it shall be of a waterproof, washable material at least two inches thick. Section 17 (a).Kitchen renovations are being done. Ms. Coleman present.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “COLEMAN'S CHILDCARE” or State ID 2060921787). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.