6demerits
INSPIRED MINDS DAY CARE
5918 TWIN BROOK DR, Charlotte, NC 28269
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922612
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 20, 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 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 20, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Kongit Tesazghi present during inspection.
#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 is not working, battery may need to be changed or replace. Keep the device working at all time.
Jan 29, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Kongit Tesazghi present during inspection
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).- Observed build up around the basin of hand sink in restroom. Detail cleaning needed. Keep clean.
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).- Observed exposed holes on the wall where paper towels hook is in the bathroom. Observed loose/disrepair shelving where disinfectant solution stored in restroom. Repairing needed on both items mentioned.
Jan 30, 2024 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
-Observed disrepair shelving in the restroom where disinfectant and soapy bottles stored. Repair the shelf to properly stored items.
Ms. Kongit Tesazghi present during 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 113F.
Feb 10, 2023 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 120F at handsink in restroom.
*NOTE: Kongit Tesfazghi was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: kongit1012@yahoo.com
Feb 3, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 116F at handsink located in restroom. EHS advises center to have hot water accessible to children adjusted to required range of 90F-110F.
*NOTE: Mrs. Kongit was present during time of inspection,. Report emailed to her at: kongit1012@yahoo.com
Feb 24, 2021 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 13, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Water in the restroom handsink at 113F.Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c).
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
Observed only pH test strips. Provide Chlorine tet strips to test the sanitizer.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 the kitchen sink faucet loose. Tighten.Report emailed to: kongit1012@yahoo.com
Feb 7, 2019 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). Hot water in restroom measuring 114F.
Feb 20, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f). Observed heavy dust accumulation on AC filters.
Feb 7, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Dusty A/C window unit filters need cleaning.
Approved rooms, 1/2 bath, dining room, front play area, kitchen.
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water at 116F at bathroom handsink.
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Observed water with dead insect/spider inside outdoor ball pit (turtle sandbox).
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed chipped paint 1/2 bath threshold. Damaged carpet in playroom.
Jan 27, 2016 3 demerits · 1 violation
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed caregiver washing out sippy cup to be used again. Cups must be washed after each use.All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).
Jan 28, 2015 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water over 125 degrees F. Keep all hot water tempered where accessible to children between 90 and 110 degrees F. General Comments: Ms. Tesfazghi present during inspection.
Feb 19, 2014 6 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
Observed the sanitizer bottle at 0ppm chlorine. No children on diapers or pull ups present at time of inspection. Ensure sanitizer is correct strength to clean toilets as well. A solution of 100 ppm (parts per million) chlorine, or other equivalent method approved by the Director, shall be used for sanitizing common changing surfaces after each diaper change. Section 14 (a).
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “INSPIRED MINDS DAY CARE” or State ID 2060922612). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.