15demerits
MRS J'S NEW BEGINNING
396 RUTLAND DR, Charlotte, NC 28217
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922597
Latest result15 demerits
Last inspectedNov 10, 2025
Inspections on record13
On record sinceOct 1, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 1, 2013Lower is betterNov 10, 2025
Inspections & violations
Nov 10, 2025 15 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Jenis White 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 hot water in bathroom sink measured at 119F. Provide tempered water temperature range 90F -110F at anytime.
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Each child shall have a clean towel available for hand drying. Section 12 (d).- Observed no paper towels in bathroom handsink. CDI- Paper towels provided at the time of inspection.
#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. Section 16 (i).- Observed 3 pound and 5 ounce of fire extinguisher. Obtain 5 pounds of ABC fire extinguisher as required per this rule.
Nov 20, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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 bathroom at 118F. REPEAT
Nov 1, 2023 24 demerits · 5 violations
#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 at 119F.
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
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). Observed disinfectant bottle in room with diaper changing table reading 0 ppm. Make sure it is 100 ppm.
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
The premises, including the outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials. Section 15 (e). Observed a truck and a lot of items in the back yard. Keep area picked up so you aren’t providing a rodent harbortage.
#43 · Potentially flammable or hazardous items, equipment, or supplies properly stored −6
Rooms or areas which are not to be used by children shall be locked, or otherwise separated by use of an effective barrier. Section 16 (g). Observed personal space doors cracked and no baby gate at kitchen entrance.
#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. Section 16 (i). Observed fire extinguisher < 5 lbs. the next larger size is needed.
Oct 28, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 115F in the bathroom.
Oct 7, 2021 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 138F in the hallway bathroom. Ensure that water temperature falls within allowable range.
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Observed truck with flat tire parked in the back yard. Mrs White informed me that the truck would be moved to behind the fence.
Oct 5, 2020 19 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed the water in the restroom at 143F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Observed no soap in the restroom. Provided during the inspection.An antibacterial soap shall be provided at each handwash lavatory area. Section 12 (c).
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Observed ant mounds in the yard.The premises, including the outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials. Section 15 (e).*NOTE: Observed a truck min the back/play yard. Per Ms. Janis, the children do not play back there as of now, they have permission slips to take walks.
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed aerosol sprays stored unlocked in the restroom. Follow the rule below.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).Report emailed to: whitejanis2017@gmail.com
Nov 12, 2019 11 demerits · 3 violations
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
No paper towels in restroom or individual towel for drying hands. Each child shall have a clean towel available for hand drying. Section 12 (d).
#30 · Sanitizing solution in labeled spray bottle, available and used after each diaper change −2
Re-label sanitizer bottle. Bottle labeled as disinfectant, needs to be labeled sanitizer. Sanitizer shall be used from a labeled spray bottle. Section 14 (a).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed bleach on counter in kitchen.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).
Nov 26, 2018 16 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Repeat Observed hot water in restroom reach 143F. EHS advised installing a tempering device/mixing valve to hand sink. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed recaulking needed around bathroom hand sink backsplash. Observed toilet paper being stored under hand sink in restroom. Ensure this area is kept free of storage.**Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
#30 · Sanitizing solution in labeled spray bottle, available and used after each diaper change −2
Observed spray bottle labeled "sanitizer" in play area, substance was soapy water. Observed bottle labeled "soapy water" in diaper changing area measuring 1000ppm chlorine. Ensure bottles are properly labeled with what is in them. Provide sanitizer at a strength of 100ppm chlorine.**Sanitizer shall be used from a labeled spray bottle. Section 14 (a).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Repeat Observed propane tank hooked up to outside grill. Observed aerosol container of Lysol on shelf in diaper changing/sleeping area. **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).
Nov 14, 2017 19 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Repeat: Observed the water at the restroom handsink at 141F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Repeat: Observed no paper towels at the restroom handsink. Each child shall have a clean towel available for hand drying. Section 12 (d).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed cleaners stored under the kitchen sink. Child safety latch present, but are not considered lock & key. Follow the rule below.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
Repeat: Observed the cribs not labeled. A sleeping list (with names and numbers) were present, but the cribs did not coincide with the list. Place a label/number on the cribs also.A separate bed, cot, or mat, equipped with individual linen, shall be assigned and labeled for each child in care for more than fourhours to use during rest periods. Section 17 (a).
Nov 1, 2016 25 demerits · 8 violations
#4 · Baby bottles and baby food jars labeled with date and child's name −3
Observed baby bottles without names and dates.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).
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
Observed the red line in the refrigerator's thermometer not legible. Provide a new thermometer.An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Section 6 (h).
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed old food debris in the oven drawer. Clean.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
Repeat: Observed the water at the restroom handsink at 143F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Observed no paper towels at the restroom handsink.Each child shall have a clean towel available for hand drying. Section 12 (d).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed the cribs not labeled. A sleeping list (with names and numbers) were present, but the cribs did not coincide with the list. Place a lalel/number on the cribs also.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 large toys in need of cleaning.Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed the kitchen floor in disrepair (soft and cracking laminate from water damge) in front of the sink.All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a).
Oct 29, 2015 24 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed the water at the restroom handsink at 143F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
Repeat Non-compliance: Observed tears in diaper changing pad. **Each child in diapers shall be changed while the child is in his/her own crib or bed or on a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Section 14 (a).
#42 · Medications in separate locked cabinet or box −6
Observed medications sitting on the computer desk in the tv room where the children were during the inspection. Pills were relocated to the bedroom.All medications shall be stored in a locked cabinet or box separate from other items required to be kept locked. Section 16 (c).
#43 · Potentially flammable or hazardous items, equipment, or supplies properly stored −6
-Observe bottles of butane aerosol spray located in the tv room where the children were during the inspection. Cans were relocated to the bedroom.-Observed the propane tank conected tyo the grill in the outside play area.Cigarette lighters, matches, and similar items which could pose a fire hazard shall be kept where children cannot reach them. Section 16 (b).Ms. Janis present.Report emailed to: Janiswhite364@yahoo.com
Oct 28, 2014 31 demerits · 6 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water in bathroom including bath tub at 116F**Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Observed no paper towels at kitchen sink.
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
Observed tears in diaper changing pad. Piece of cardboard below pad, remove cardboard.**Each child in diapers shall be changed while the child is in his/her own crib or bed or on a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. Section 14 (a).
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed doors to outbuildings unlocked and open, hazardous items inside. Plug in air freshener and spray freshener unlocked.**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).
#43 · Potentially flammable or hazardous items, equipment, or supplies properly stored −6
Observed no barriers up to kitchen, which had cleaners stored below the sink and the child safety devices were broken. Bedroom doors open and no child gates/barriers up.**Rooms or areas which are not to be used by children shall be locked, or otherwise separated by use of an effective barrier. Section 16 (g).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed cots and cribs 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).General Comment: Replace batteries in smoke alarm in playroom. (Another smoke alarm was located in children's sleeping room.
Oct 1, 2013 12 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed eggs stored on middle shelf above day care food.All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed bathroom sink not properly draining. 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 an Glade aersol spray can stored with 5' of the floor in bathroom. ** 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.CO Alarm- YesMs White present during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MRS J'S NEW BEGINNING” or State ID 2060922597). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.