7demerits
BEGINNING YEARS DAYCARE IV,INC.
5416 BEATTIES FORD ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060420983
Latest result7 demerits
Last inspectedOct 15, 2026
Inspections on record26
On record sinceOct 14, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 14, 2013Lower is betterOct 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 15, 2026 7 demerits · 4 violations
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
Observed disinfectant stored below 5ft in the infant room. Placed on shelf. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820
Observed bags touching in the infant room. Removed. GENERAL COMMENT.
**15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f) A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
Observed torn mat in infant room.
**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.
Observed mat/cots not properly labeled in the 3 and 4 year old room.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed wallpaper peeling in the closet in the toddler room. Observed wall in need of repair in the restroom in the 3 year old room.
**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.
Mar 11, 2026 6 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836
Observed Gerber food brought from home not labeled in the infant room. Label was added during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day.
#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 loose toilet seats in rooms C, D and E. Needs to be tightened.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a.) All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Observed no handwash sign in the restroom in room E.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
Observed mat labeled “Twos” in room C. Needs to have the child’s name. All other mats were labeled. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.
Aug 26, 2025 7 demerits · 4 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Observed bottle warmer in need of cleaning. Cleaned during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#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 loose toilet seats in 2 and 4 year old room. Needs to be tightened.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
Observed sanitizer and disinfectant stored below 5 feet in the infant room. Placed on shelving during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed insect crawling on the wall in the kitchen.
**15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.
Jan 16, 2025 7 demerits · 4 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
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in 2s bathroom. Needs tightening. REPEAT.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use by storing the items 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. Observed oils and lotions stored in drawers less than 5ft up in infant room. Needs to be 5ft up or locked.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
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. Observed tears on mats in 3s room. Needs repair/replacement. REPEAT.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Mats be stored so that the side of the mats that makes contact with the floor does not touch the side of a mat that any child sleeps on. The sleeping surface of one child's mat shall not come in contact with the sleeping surface of another child's mat during storage. Observed floor side of mat touching sleeping side of another in multiple classroom. Floor and sleeping surface as well as sleeping surfaces of different children’s mats shall not come into contact during storage. EHS recommends storing with barrier between mats.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
General Comment:
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 peeling wall paper bottom wall edging loose in 3s bathroom. Needs repair.
Jul 10, 2024 8 demerits · 5 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water between 112F and 114F in several classrooms. CDI - Hot water was adjusted during inspection.
#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed minor build up on spout of drinking fountain next to office. Needs cleaning.
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Observed facility has not had drinking water tested for lead since 9/22/2020. Drinking water for lead testing is due. Facility shall have water testing for lead completed as soon as possible. Director can go to Clean water for Carolina Kids to register and request lead testing.
Points not taken per supervisor instruction. REPEAT. No points taken because facility has registered and sent in test. Results have not arrived.
#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 2s bathroom and 4s Boys bathroom. Needs tightening. REPEAT.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
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. Observed tears on some unused cots in Toddlers classroom. Needs repair.
Jan 4, 2024 9 demerits · 7 violations
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
15A NCAC 18A .2816 (b) (1) Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. Samples shall also be collected and tested within 30 calendar days of completion of any renovations or repairs that may impact the facility's drinking water infrastructure, such as repair or replacement of all or part of drinking water service lines or faucets, at impacted outlets. The operator shall provide documentation of testing results for review by the Department during each unannounced routine sanitation inspection.
Observed facility has not had drinking water tested for lead since 9/22/2020. Drinking water for lead testing is due. Facility shall have water testing for lead completed as soon as possible. Director can go to Clean water for Carolina Kids to register and request lead testing.
Points not taken per supervisor instruction.
#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 seats in Twos, Threes, and Fours bathrooms. Needs tightening. REPEAT.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). In child care centers lavatories shall not be used for storage. Observed personal bag and dirty toy bin stored on diapering sink in Infant room. Lavatories shall not be used for storage. REPEAT.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
No points deducted.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed correction fluid still in packaging stored in unlocked drawer in Twos room. CDI - Fluid was discarded by teacher.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (d). Mats be stored so that the side of the mats that makes contact with the floor does not touch the side of a mat that any child sleeps on. The sleeping surface of one child's mat shall not come in contact with the sleeping surface of another child's mat during storage. Observed mats in Twos and Threes classroom with sleeping side and floor side in contact. Needs to be stored where sleeping surface is not touching floor surface of another mat.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed labels missing on cots in Threes classroom. Needs labeling.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed drawer tracks broken on drawer in infant and in Toddler room. Needs 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 water damaged ceiling in afterschool bathroom 1. Needs repair/repainting.
Jul 17, 2023 6 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. Observed banana cookies stored in cabinet in infant room in opened box and packaging. Needs to be in sealed packaging.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed debris build up on underside of high chair tray. Director cleaned tray.
#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
REPEAT
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet seat very loose in 2-year old classroom.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed bottles stored in sinks in infant room. Items shall not be stored in handsinks.
Jul 12, 2023 15 demerits · 6 violations
#5 · Food properly stored, thawed, prepared, cooked, cooled, handled, served, transported, packaged and identified; only supervised children in kitchen; water from a handwash lavatory not consumed or used for bottle warming:. 2804, .2806, .2808, .2836 −5
Specialty bulk milk that is sent from home has written approval by the parent or guardian and is sent to the child care center at the beginning of each week unopened, labeled with the date received by the childcare center, and labeled with the name to the child to whom it belongs. Any remaining bulk specialty milk shall be sent home at the end of the week with the child to whom it belongs. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(d). Observed bulk almond milk in refrigerator in infant room labeled 6/29. Needs to be sent home at the end of the week.
Water from handwashing lavatory shall not be used for bottle warming or to prepare formula 15A NCAC 18A .2810(f). Observed teacher in infant room uses water from food preparation area handsink in bottle warmer. Needs to use water not from a handsink.
After the completion of each feeding, any leftover formula, human milk, or other bottled beverages used during the feeding shall be discarded or sent home with the child whose name is on the label at the end of each day. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(h). Observed bottles half full in infant room on food preparation area counter. Teacher stated they were on a two hour rule and would be given back to children who were currently playing on the floor. Bottles cannot be reserved.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d). Observed chlorine sanitizer in infant room, 3-year old room, and 4-5 year old room at 500 ppm chlorine. Needs to be diluted.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water had handsink in infant room at 113F. Temperature was correct in all other classrooms.
#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
REPEAT
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet seat very loose in 2-year old classroom, 3-year old classroom, and the bathroom inside (4’s) classroom.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed aerosol carpet cleaner stored on shelf in 3 year old classroom. CDI spray properly stored behind lock and key. REPEAT.
Hazardous products shall be stored in its original container or in another labeled container. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed spray bottle of red liquid in 3-year old locked storage closet with no label. Teacher stated it is a carpet cleaner. Needs to be labeled.
#42 · Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836
General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure that employees shall follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information.
Sep 20, 2022 8 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 −4
REPEAT
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet seat very loose inside boys bathroom inside (4’s) classroom.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed plumbing underneath hand washing sink inside (3’s) classrooms leaking in need of repair.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed bug spray stored inside (outside bag) in (4’s) class; CDI spray properly stored behind lock and key.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
REPEAT
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825; Observed shelving mounted on walls in each classroom used for storing approved non-hazardous chemicals (sanitizer / disinfectant) rusty in need of replacing or re-surfacing.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BEGINNING YEARS DAYCARE IV,INC.” or State ID 2060420983). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.