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IN THE BEGINNINGS GOD CREATED CHILDCARE CENTER

10835 DERRYRUSH DR, Charlotte, NC 28213
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060922816
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedNov 14, 2025
Inspections on record7
On record sinceOct 7, 2019

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

01020 Oct 7, 2019: 4Nov 5, 2020: 3Oct 12, 2021: 12Oct 21, 2022: 10Sep 22, 2023: 20Nov 26, 2024: 5Nov 14, 2025: 4
Oct 7, 2019Lower is betterNov 14, 2025

Inspections & violations

Nov 14, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE: - PIC: Marsha Gandy present during inspection.
#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 playground area, and path from kitchen door lead to the outside need clearing and keep safe from objects to prevent tripping hazard . Observed metal rods sticking out from the cement ground. Removal needed.

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Nov 26, 2024 5 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: - PIC: Marsha Gandy present during inspection - Currently according to PIC, the children are older and they go to school so at this time PIC provide care before and after school.
#23 · Toilet fixtures clean and in good repair −3
All toilet fixtures shall be clean and in good repair. Section 12 (a).- Observed black mildew around toilet bowl, cleaning needed and keep clean.
#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 hand sink in restroom need cleaning and keep clean. Observed double sink in kitchen one side with slow draining. Cleaning needed and keep clean.

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Sep 22, 2023 20 demerits · 4 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 water temperature at 75F. There is adjusting valve under the sink. PIC adjusted to 90F at the time of inspection.
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Grass and other vegetation shall be maintained in a manner which does not encourage the harborage of vermin. Section 15 (e). Observed big ants piles on the ground need to be treated. Observed metal rods sticking out from cement outdoor patio. Need remove for safety and trip hazards.
#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 the facility has 2.5 pounds of fire extinguisher.
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
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). Observed sleeping cots without name labeled. Recommend PIC to make a chart number and name and have it posted.

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Oct 21, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach maximum temperature of 85F. Per rule hot water accessible to children should be between 90F-110F.
#45 · Individual bed, cot, or mat with linen provided; labeled −4
Observed individual cots not labeled. EHS advises home daycare to label cots with each individual child’s name. *NOTE: Ms. Marsha was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: GANDY2MARSHAELECT@YAHOO.COM

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Oct 12, 2021 12 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Observed hot water reach 83F at hand sink in restroom.
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
Observed fire extinguisher on empty stored on top of refrigerator. EHS advised Mrs. Marsha to have extinguisher recharged or to replace extinguisher. Mrs. Marsha stated that she had an extra extinguisher in her car that she will replace with the old one.

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Nov 5, 2020 3 demerits · 1 violation
#23 · Toilet fixtures clean and in good repair −3
All toilet fixtures shall be clean and in good repair. Section 12 (a). Observed toilet seat loose in restroom.NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:17. 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 85F. Per conversation with Director there is a tempering value on hot water unit. Per Supervisor Shawn Blackmon value needs to be adjusted to be in compliance with hot water requirement with a range between 90F-110F.

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Oct 7, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
#39 · Premises clean, drained, and free of vermin harborages and breeding areas −4
Provide a fence around outside utlities( air handler, gas meter, etc.) within the playground area.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “IN THE BEGINNINGS GOD CREATED CHILDCARE CENTER” or State ID 2060922816). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.