4demerits
HICKORY GROVE ELEMENTARY ASEP
6300 HIGHLAND AV, Charlotte, NC 28215
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060420658
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedSep 25, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceDec 6, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 6, 2013Lower is betterSep 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 25, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Report emailed to the following:
melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in classroom 10. Repair.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. Observed minor stained ceiling tile in corner of cafeteria. -General comment.
Mar 27, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 23, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 30, 2025 0 demerits · 1 violation
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Observed floor in the boys restroom near the toilet in need of repair. Flooring is not smooth and easily cleanable. Not mentioned previously. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a). Floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Sep 18, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water reach 74F in the classrooms.
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
Mar 13, 2024 6 demerits · 3 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed urinal out of order near rooms used for ASEP. Observed discolored toilet seat in need of replacing in the boys restroom near the cafeteria.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed ceiling in the boys restroom near the rooms used by the ASEP in need of repair.
**15A NCAC 18A .2825 (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas, shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed light shield missing in room 10’s restroom. Needs to be replaced.
**Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Nov 6, 2023 2 demerits · 2 violations
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
Observed torn pad in the boys restroom that’s used for the PreK. ASEP shares space but do not use pad. Recommend removing pad.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). In child care centers, beds, cribs, cots, mats, and play pens shall be kept clean and in good repair, stored to prevent contamination, and cleaned and sanitized between users.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. - Observed dead insects in the light shields in the gym.
Mar 8, 2023 0 demerits · 1 violation
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed handwashing sinks in girls restroom that after schooler utilize with low water pressure. EHS made custodian aware of issue during school building inspection and a work order has been submitted to have handsinks repaired.
*NOTE: ASEP Coordinator, Ms. Burford was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 23, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed brown staining within toilet bowls in girls and boys restrooms located in hallway near ASEP classrooms.
*NOTE: Ms. Long was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to ASEP coordinator at: melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Feb 22, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed heavy residue build up inside of toilet located in classroom 10. Per conversation with ASEP coordinator children do not utilize that toilet. EHS advises center to have toilet cleaned. Observed brown ring staining within toilet bowls in girls and boys restroom located in hallway restrooms near ASEP classrooms.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed touch up needed to blue paint in girls restrooms behind hand washing sinks.
NOTE: ASEP Coordinator Ms. Melody Burford was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
Sep 8, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#37. Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed stained ceiling tile on hallway leading to ASEP classrooms. EHS advises school to ensure no active leak is occurring and to replace stained ceiling tiles.
*NOTE: ASEP Coordinator Ms. Melody Burford was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at melodyb.burford@cms.k12.nc.us
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed faucet detaching from sink in boys restroom located near ASEP classrooms.
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).Observed brown ring staining within toilet bowls in girls and boys restroom located in hallway restrooms near ASEP classrooms.
Feb 25, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed handwashing sink in room 10 in need of repair.
**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Observed toilets with rust staining throughout.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed light shield missing in room 9. Needs to be replaced.
**Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).
Dec 9, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
16. Observed hot water not reaching 80F. Needs to be increased.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#21 · Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 −4
Observed handwashing sink in B10 in need of repair.
**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Observed toilets with rust staining throughout.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
Dec 10, 2019 4 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 14, 2019 4 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Sep 19, 2018 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 16, 2018 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 6, 2017 9 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jan 20, 2017 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jun 9, 2016 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Nov 30, 2015 13 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Apr 10, 2015 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 10, 2014 11 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 8, 2014 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 6, 2013 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HICKORY GROVE ELEMENTARY ASEP” or State ID 2060420658). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.