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TARAS LEARN & PLAY HOUSE
317 PEACHTREE RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922663
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedNov 6, 2025
Inspections on record13
On record sinceOct 25, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 25, 2013Lower is betterNov 6, 2025
Inspections & violations
Nov 6, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 20, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 2, 2023 2 demerits · 1 violation
#8 · Food stored off floor −2
Containers of food shall be stored above the floor in such a manner as to be protected from splash and other contamination. Section 6 (e). Observed bag of sugar and other food items stored on floor in pantry. Needs to be stored off the floor.
Nov 16, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 2, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 24, 2020 5 demerits · 2 violations
#28 · Soap and clean individual towels provided −3
Observed no paper towels in the restroom. provide.Each child shall have a clean towel available for hand drying. Section 12 (d).
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
-Observed buildup on some of the toys. Clean. (A toothbrush or qtip may help get in the small crevices.Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).-3. No Points Deducted: Observed cat food and water in the kitchen by the back door. Per Ms. Tara, the cat comes inside through the back door which is 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 15a.
Nov 4, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#50 · Equipment and toys clean and in good repair −2
Observed dust build up on kitchen set.Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).
Nov 7, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 2, 2017 2 demerits · 1 violation
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Touch-up paint corner of wall near bathroom. Cut frayed edges of rug in classroom area. Touch-up paint exterior board at front entrance under door threshold. Repair or replace damaged flooring in kitchen area. Was informed that flooring in kitchen will be replaced this weekend. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a). The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c).General Comment: #11. Wipe/clean pot storage shelving beside two compartment sink.
Nov 4, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Touch-up paint wall behind trash can storage area. Touch-up paint front door and door framing. Wipe/clean ceiling around ceiling ventilation in main classroom. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (a).General Comment: Observed where a large tree limb from neighboring property had fallen onto playground area and fence surrounding playground. Remove large tree limb from property and make any repairs to top of playground fencing if needed. Ms. Tara Patrick present at time of inspection.
Nov 13, 2015 9 demerits · 3 violations
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed opened bags of cereals in cereal boxes within pantry area. Store opened packages of food products in sealable container, labeled and kept clean.All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).
#10 · Food service, eating and drinking utensils and equipment clean, in good repair and free of corrosion −3
Observed leak under kitchen two compartment sink. Repair leak under kitchen sink. Observed water damaged shelving under kitchen two compartment . Repair damaged shelving under sink once leak on sink has been repaired.All food service and eating and drinking utensils and equipment shall be in good repair, free of corrosion, and kept clean. Section 8 (a).
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Wipe/clean edge of front door and touch-up paint. Wipe/clean window ledge. Wipe/clean wall around light switch, door framing and edge of door to bathroom. Touch-up paint corners of walls where needed. The walls and ceilings of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 18 (c). Ms. Tara Patrick present at time of inspection.
Nov 14, 2014 6 demerits · 1 violation
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed paint marker in kitchen cabinet. Keep all hazardous items stored under lock and key. General Comments: Observed medicated bandages stored unlocked in classroom. Keep all medications stored under lock and key. Ms. Patrick present during inspection.
Oct 25, 2013 14 demerits · 3 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water at bathroom hand sink at 119 degrees F. Hot water must be tempered where accessible to children between 90 and 110 degrees F
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
Observed sanitizer at 250 ppm. Provide spray on sanitizer at 100 ppm made and tested daily.
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
Observed chlorine disinfecting wipes on kitchen counter. Keep all hazardous items stored under lock and key. General Comments: Ms. Tara Patrick present during inspection. Observed lid missing to soy milk in refrigerator. Observed spaghetti sauce stored on floor in pantry. Keep food off the floor and stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TARAS LEARN & PLAY HOUSE” or State ID 2060922663). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.