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BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING CTR

8631 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD, Charlotte, NC 28226

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421107

Latest result0 demerits

Last inspectedSep 28, 2026

Inspections on record26

On record sinceAug 6, 2013

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

Score history

Aug 6, 2013Lower is betterSep 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 28, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Water tested for lead is due November 2026.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 10, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 8, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 16, 2025 5 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Regional Nykesse Roberts present for inspection.

#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

15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed one bottle of milk in infant room with incorrect date. Ensure bottles are labeled correctly.

#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836

General Comment: 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (j) (1) Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer that is accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit and located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator. Recording thermometers that are accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. Observed thermometer in kitchen refrigerator stored in the back. Thermometer needs to be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator. No points deducted.

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Sep 25, 2024 2 demerits · 2 violations

#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836

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 < 80F in closed classrooms. Make sure 80-110F before opening back up.

#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed rotted area on diagonal beam above front door. Part of old water table flooring rotted.

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Jun 18, 2024 4 demerits · 3 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 at 112F in 2/3s room. Observed hot water reach 112/113F in infant room. Needs to be 80-110F.

#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 debris on diaper table under pads. Needs cleaning.

15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a).In the child care center premises and outdoor learning environment. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. Observed a/c equipment fence clipped closed but not locked. Needs to be locked to make inaccessible to children.

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Dec 20, 2023 5 demerits · 4 violations

#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed emergency bag, toy washing bins, and sheets stored in bathrooms. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.

#27 · Free of storage and in good repair; cleaning and disinfecting solutions labeled; approved diapering methods used; diaper changing and handwashing signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed employee perform step 5 after step 6 needs to be in the correct order. EHS, Director, and employee discussed proper procedure.

#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820

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 lotion stored in small drawer less than 5ft up in 2/3s room. Observed sanitizer and soapy water tubs for toy cleaning stored less than 5ft up in 2/3s room. Needs to be stored 5ft above the floor or behind lock and key.

#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 in mats in all rooms. Needs repair/replacement.

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May 8, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations. Water tested for lead 10/2020. Contact RTI for updates.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 29, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 25, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation

#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2

Observed black residue on HVAC vents (ceiling) in various classrooms. Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).

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Oct 18, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 8, 2021 11 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: No Points Deducted: 21. Observed loose toilet seat in the back classroom. Tighten. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).

Observed employee keep the same gloves on through the entire diaper changing process. The errors were explained to the employee. Follow the correct diaper changing procedure as described in 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d).

#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 several sleeping mats and a crib mattress with the corners in disrepair- the interior cushion is exposed. Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). All crib and play pens, used for sleeping, shall have an easily cleanable, waterproof, washable, firm, and tight fitting mattress that is at least 2 inches thick. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (b).

#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4

Observed buildup on the play stove and sink in the toddler room. A small brush or q-tip may help get into the small areas of the toy. Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a), (b).

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Jul 6, 2020 10 demerits · details not yet loaded