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PRECIOUS LITTLE STEPS
3344 MISTY WOOD DR, Charlotte, NC 28269
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922045
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 6, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceFeb 19, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 19, 2014Lower is betterFeb 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 6, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 11, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 5, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 3, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Mrs. Linda Speach was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: fayespeach@bellsouth.net
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
“There shall be a five pound dry chemical fire extinguisher (Type ABC), approved by underwriters laboratories, in the home day care facility at all times” The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in good working condition”. EHS observed two, 2.5 pound fire extinguisher within daycare. EHS advises home daycare to obtain one 5 pound fire extinguisher per notated rule.
Feb 3, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: No violations were observed during time of inspection. Ms. Linda was present during time of inspection, report was emailed to her at: fayespeach@bellsouth.net
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 9, 2021 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 2, 2020 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 6, 2019 3 demerits · 1 violation
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
REPEATAll food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a). Top of microwave in need of general cleaning; Observed laminate peeling on counter tops in kitchen area.
Feb 19, 2018 9 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed kitchen sinks with pitting and laminate peeling from kitchen counter. **All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water in tub reach 126F. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
Feb 9, 2017 9 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a). Observed 2-comp sink chipped, counter-tops swollen in areas and cabinet damage.
#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 in tub >110F. Handle not disabled.Ms. Linda present.Approved areas: bathroom, large main room.Shed in poor condition in backyard getting removed.
Feb 10, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed floor damage around bathtub in bathroom.All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a).
Feb 4, 2015 5 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed food debris present in bottom of oven drawer.Observed fridge gasket ripped and collecting debris. **All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
Observed sanitizer in nap room registering above required parts per million**A suitable testing method or kit shall be available, convenient, and used daily to insure compliance with the minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. Section 14 (a).General Comment: Observed 1 ripped mat in closet. Mat was not in use (nap room)Ms. Linda was present during inspection
Feb 19, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
Observed inaccurate thermometer in the refrigerator. Broken red line.An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Section 6 (h).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed potting soil on the basketball goal in the playground area. Bags of soil moved behind a locked fence.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).Ms. Speach present.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PRECIOUS LITTLE STEPS” or State ID 2060922045). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.