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BLESSED BEGINNINGS
8410 SHIREDALE LN, Charlotte, NC 28212
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922641
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedJul 13, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJul 31, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 31, 2014Lower is betterJul 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 13, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 2, 2025 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 reach 84F at handsink in playroom restroom.
Ms. Morrison was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
Nekitamrr@gmail.com
QuWayna.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov
Jul 11, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Nekita Morrison, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Nekitamrr@gmail.com
QuWayna.Thompson@dhhs.nc.gov
#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 86F in restroom. Owner stated that hot water was adjusted at handsink recently (was too hot in the past). EHS advised owner to have hot water adjust to notated range.
#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 general cleaning needed to some toys on playground.
Jun 26, 2023 19 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 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c). Observed hot
water in restroom reach 114F. Recommend having a point of use mixing valve installed on your bathroom sink.
***THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION***
#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 available in kitchen.
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
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 bleach, aerosol cans, petroleum based adhesive remover, and various weed killers stored unlocked in laundry room/area/outside in storage bin, front yard in bin.
#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 cracked and mildewed toys on playground
#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 large holes in bathroom walls were toilet paper holder once was. Repair holes.
Aug 2, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Food stored off floor −2
Observed food/drinks stored on floor in pantry. Keep all food stored above floor.
#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 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c). Observed hot
water in restroom reach 114F. Recommend having a point of use mixing valve installed on your bathroom sink.
***THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION***
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed some toys on playground damaged.
Jul 23, 2021 12 demerits · 2 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 90F and shall not exceed 110F. Section 9 (c). Observed hot
water in restroom reach 117F.
***THIS IS A REPEAT VIOLATION***
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
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). Observed sanitizer at 0ppm stored in laundry room. Childcare provider remade disinfectant to meet compliance.
***THE IS A REPEAT VIOLATION***
Sep 9, 2020 12 demerits · 2 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 in restroom reach 114F.
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
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). Observed sanitizer at 0ppm stored in laundry room.*Report emailed to nekitamrr@gmail.com
Jul 11, 2019 12 demerits · 5 violations
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed buildup in the oven drawer, and backsplash behind the stove, and in the utensil drawers (children use all disposable).All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).-29. No Points Deducted: Observed rips in the diaper changing pad surface. Replace. One is on order.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).
#35 · No pets in rooms where food is prepared or stored; pets restricted in serving area −3
Observed dog in the kitchen.Pets shall not be allowed in any room or area in which food is prepared or stored. Pets, unless caged and restricted from the immediate eating area, shall not be allowed in any room or area in which food is served. Section 15 (a).
#49 · Furniture clean and in good repair −2
-Observed old food buildup under the highchair tray. Clean.-Observed a hole in top plastic toy drawer. Replace.Furniture shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (e).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed outside 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 dust buildup on the ceiling in the kitchen. Clean.-Observed the popcorn ceiling peeling in the kitchen. Repair.The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).Report emailed to: nekitamrr@gmail.com
Jul 31, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed eggs stored in drawer with ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Spoke with operator about proper storage.**All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).
Aug 1, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed bleach stored above cabinet in storage room.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).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed hard toys (trucks) with dust buildup.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 floor in restroom needing to be cleaned. Webs and dead insects.All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a).
Jul 25, 2016 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed nozzle on hand sink broken. Repair.Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed hole in wall behind front door. Repair.The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).
Jul 10, 2015 12 demerits · 3 violations
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed broken faucet handle in bathroom.**Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
Observed taped surfaces on 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).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed several toys in disrepair, cracked/chipped.**Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).
Jul 31, 2014 7 demerits · 2 violations
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed an infant bottle was labeled with 7/24 date. The care giver stated that the formula was mixed/prepared on site.**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.
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Observed no paper towel at the bathroom hand washing sink. **Keep soap and paper towels supplied at all hand washing areas.General Comments - Observed a covered riding lawn mower stored outside the fenced area near the back door. **Move all lawn mowing equipment to an inaccessible area.Nekita Morrison was present during the inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLESSED BEGINNINGS” or State ID 2060922641). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.