2demerits
RAISING STRONG MINDS
635 WILORA LANDING RD, Charlotte, NC 28212
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922738
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedFeb 27, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceFeb 11, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 11, 2015Lower is betterFeb 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 27, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Owner, Chalona Haskins, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
HASKINS1970@BELLSOUTH.NET
quwanya.thompson@dhhs.nc.gov
#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 minor rusting on restroom lavatory where liquid soap is stored.
Mar 6, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 27, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 31, 2023 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Recommend getting a tighter fitting mattress for the crib. The loose mattress made pose an entrapment hazard.
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
Observed thermometer in refrigerator and the one in the dorm fridge with broken red lines. Replace thermometer
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 116F in the restroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c). Recommend installing a point of use mixing valve
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Observed several full containers of water in backyard. The premises, including the outdoor area, shall be kept drained and free of litter. Section 15(e)
#49 · Furniture clean and in good repair −2
Observed particle board shelves with damaged surfaces. Rusted file cabinet. Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f)
Feb 4, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water 117F in restroom. Hot water must be 90-110F.
#53 · Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair −2
Observed wall paint peeling in various areas (diaper changing and near centers) and wall paint pitting around hand sink in restroom.
Feb 25, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 116F in the restroom. **Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).
Feb 4, 2020 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 31, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Observed eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerator. Spoke with operator about proper storage and eggs were rearranged.**All foods shall be protected from contamination while being stored, prepared, served, or during transportation. Section 6 (e).
Mar 8, 2018 12 demerits · 3 violations
#29 · Adequate diaper changing surfaces; properly cleaned and sanitized −6
Observed cuts on the surface of diaper changing pad. Ensure surface is smooth and nonabsorbent. **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).
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed cots with no labels indication which cot belonged to which child. Needs to have labels added.**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 debris build up in bins used to hold toys and on the shelving holding toy bins. Needs to be cleaned.**Equipment and toys provided by the facility shall be kept clean and in good repair. Section 17 (f).
Feb 17, 2017 — demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 27, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Lavatories clean and in good repair −2
Observed slow drain sink in 1/2 restroom. **Lavatories shall be easily cleanable, clean, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Section 13 (a).General Comment: 17) Observed hot water registering at 113F in restroom sink. Hot water shall be maintained between 90-110F. 41) Observed hazardous items including aerosols, disinfectant wipes, and ice pack out over diaper change table. All hazardous items need to be behind lock and key. 42) Observed medications stored in first aid kit not locked. 3) Observed eggs stored in fridge stored above ready to eat foods. 30) Observed sanitizer above diaper changing table registering at 400 parts per million. Sanitizer shall be kept between 100-200 parts per million.
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
Observed fire extinguisher in need of recharging. **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).
Feb 11, 2015 2 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RAISING STRONG MINDS” or State ID 2060922738). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.