6demerits
LOVES CREATION HOME CARE
6821 RAIN CREEK WY, Charlotte, NC 28262
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922120
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 25, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMar 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Mar 7, 2014Lower is betterFeb 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 25, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Jacqueline Ross present during inspection.
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
REPEAT
Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).- Observed water temperature at hand sink in the restroom measured 124F. Provide tempered water between 90- 110F where accessible to children.
Feb 27, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Jacqueline Ross present during inspection
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
REPEAT
Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).- Observed water temperature at hand sink in the restroom measured 123F, and kitchen sink measured ant 118F. Ensure to provide tempered water between 90- 110F where accessible to children.
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
All family day care homes shall be equipped with a smoke detector. The smoke detector shall be maintained in working order at all times. Section 16 (h).- Observed smoke detector seems to not working properly when tested. Batteries may needed to be replaced. Ensure to obtain functional and working smoke detector.
#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 children’ cots without name/number label. Only name on blanket’s bags, and not on the cots. Ensure to have name/number label on both objects. If use number labeling, ensure to also have number chart available for number/name identification.
Mar 1, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
Ms. Jacqueline Ross present during the inspection
#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 water temperature in the restroom measured 132F. Ensure to provide tempered water.
#30 · Sanitizing solution in labeled spray bottle, available and used after each diaper change −2
Sanitizer shall be used from a labeled spray bottle. Section 14 (a).- Observed sanitizer bottle in the restroom without labeling.
Mar 2, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were observed during time of inspection.
*NOTE: Owner, Ms. Jacqueline Ross, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: jackieross228@gmail.com
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 2, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 119F at handsink in restroom. EHS advises home daycare to have hot water adjusted to required range of 90F-110F.
*NOTE: Ms. Ross was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: jackieross228@gmail.com
Feb 26, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
REPEATHot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c). Observed hot water at hand washing sink at 119F.
Mar 4, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 118F 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).
Feb 8, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water 120F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
Mar 6, 2018 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
REPEATHot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c). Observed hot water at hand washing sink in lavatory measuring 120F.
Mar 9, 2017 8 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water 124F in bathroom and accessible kitchen.
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed ceiling damage over bathtub
Feb 10, 2016 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water at 122 degrees F. Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c). No Deductions taken for the following violations.Observed toilet seat cracked on underside. All toilet fixtures shall be clean and in good repair. Section 12 (a). Observed hand sink slow draining in bathroom. Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
Mar 9, 2015 9 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed underside of highchair trays with debris present on surface. **All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).General Comment: Observed mirror in playhouse on deck in disrepair and toys with some standing water. Keep items free of standing water. Observed dog Vet records were up to date. Ms. Jacqueline Ross was present during inspection.
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed hot water at bathroom hand sink at 115F. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
Mar 7, 2014 16 demerits · 4 violations
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
Observed an inaccurate thermometer in the refrigerator.An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Section 6 (h).
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed the water at the bathroom handsink and tub at 117F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90°F and shall not exceed 110°F. Section 9 (c).
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
Observed the fire extinguisher on red (not full).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. Section 16 (i).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed the sheets and pillows in a mesh bag stored on the hall closet floor.Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).Ms. Ross present.Verification visit for the CO Alarm will be done within 7 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LOVES CREATION HOME CARE” or State ID 2060922120). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.