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KAREN'S WORLD OF JOY
3434 BETTERTON LN, Charlotte, NC 28269
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060921840
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedOct 30, 2025
Inspections on record13
On record sinceNov 22, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Nov 22, 2013Lower is betterOct 30, 2025
Inspections & violations
Oct 30, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- No violation observed at the time of inspection
- PIC: Karen Watson present during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Karen Watson present during inspection
** 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).** Observed a play room that has a door with lock from the inside that lead to the garage. There are chemicals/hazardous items in the garage as you unlock and open the door from the play room. The door stays locked at the time of inspection. Since a lock mechanism is in the inside of a play room and low enough for children to reach and touch. EHS suggests PIC to install double locking mechanism to prevent children to easily unlock the door and proceed into the garage where all hazardous items were stored.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
No violation observed at the time of inspection. Mrs. Watson present during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 31, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Mrs. Karen was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: KBWATSON40@GMAIL.COM
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 3, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 4, 2020 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 6, 2019 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 7, 2018 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Wipe/clean wall in bathroom, edge of pantry door, closet door and door leading into garage. Recommend repainting areas, corner of wall and area where child safety gate is installed. Wipe/clean railing on banister separating kitchen and classroom area. Repair and repaint ceiling in classroom area.The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).
Nov 2, 2016 6 demerits · 2 violations
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
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). Observed child in wrong play pen. Clearly label cribs.approved areas: den, living room, 1/2 bath, kitchen and kitchen nook.
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a).m Observed loose carpeting in care room (rolly/wavy).general comment #43: Observed gas canisters for grill in side yard. Keep secured in garage.
Oct 30, 2015 5 demerits · 2 violations
#4 · Baby bottles and baby food jars labeled with date and child's name −3
Caregiver stated that formula is prepared at the facility per the parents request.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).
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed water damaged on ceiling in care room.The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).
Nov 7, 2014 6 demerits · 1 violation
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed hazardous items unlocked in kitchen including body spray and Vaseline.Keep all hazardous items stored under lock and key. Ms Watson present during inspection.
Nov 22, 2013 8 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed hand sink in bathroom damaged around knobs.Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed propane cylinder stored under grill unlocked. All corrosive agents, insecticides, romanticise, 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).General Comment: Observed storage on floor in kitchen pantry. **Keep storage off the floorMs. Gwen Wallace present during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KAREN'S WORLD OF JOY” or State ID 2060921840). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.