2demerits
ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION STEPHANIE JENNINGS
3320 N SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28205
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421254
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedSep 17, 2026
Inspections on record24
On record sinceOct 7, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 7, 2013Lower is betterSep 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 17, 2026 2 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Crystal Gray, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
Crystal@ac4ed.org
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832
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 red bucket full of water on side of playground. Water was tossed during time of inspection. -General comment.
#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 trash/litter surrounding dumpster area.
Mar 24, 2026 11 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Crystal Gray, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Crystal@ac4ed.org
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#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 opened package of staff snacks stored in cabinet not properly resealed in classroom 2. -General comment.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed spray bottle containing spray water per teacher not labeled in classroom 1. Observed disinfectant spray bottle in classroom 2 labeled “bleach”.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). Adequate space shall be provided for the storage of equipment, furniture, toys, clothes, linens, backpacks, book bags, diaper bags, beds, cots, mats, and supplies, and shall be kept clean. Observed general organizing needed to cabinets and pull out drawers in classrooms 2 and 3.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
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 touch up paint needed to walling throughout center.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed sliding doors opened to dumpster. -General comment.
#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 litter surrounding dumpster area.
Sep 26, 2025 4 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Ms. Young, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Tara@ac4ed.org
Mara.Brinton@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
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed 1 loose toilet seat in classroom 4. Repair.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed aerosol Lysol stored in high unlocked cabinet in classroom 4. During time of inspection hazardous product was placed behind lock and key. -General comment.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
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 touch up paint needed to walling throughout center.
Mar 19, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 11, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
Observed hot water reach 112F in the restroom in room 5.
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
#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 tissue holder in need of repair in room 6.
**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 water stained ceiling tile in room 3. Observed paint peeling in room 3 and behind the toilet in the restroom in room 4.
**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.
Apr 3, 2024 4 demerits · 3 violations
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
Observed water had not been tested for lead. Last tested on 12/04/20. CRITICAL VIOLATION. Kit needs to be requested within the next 7 days. Will follow-up with Director.
**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.
#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 seat in rooms 2, 4 and NC PreK 6. Needs to be tightened.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
Observed disinfectant cleaner being used as disinfectant in classrooms. Based on warnings of disinfectant bottle, this product should remain behind lock and key when not in use. Center will begin using bleach solution as disinfectant.
**15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.
Sep 21, 2023 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
Observed loose toilet seat in room #4. Tightened during the inspection.
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#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 −4
Observed torn diaper changing pad in room #3. Needs to be repaired.
**15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed toothpaste stored below 5 ft in room #5. Toothpaste was placed in cabinet above 5 ft.
**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.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836
Observed children napping on cots without linen to cover the entire sleeping surface in room #4.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f) Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.
Nov 3, 2022 4 demerits · 2 violations
#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 whiteout and aerosol shaving cream stored in cabinet only behind child-safety lock not (lock and key); CDI items stored behind lock and key during inspection, hazardous storage guide given to staff.
#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 ceiling tiles in a few classrooms and village that are water damaged from previous leaks in need of replacing.
Nov 8, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed storage under handwashing sink in Rm #2. Relocate storage to a suitable storage area.
Jennifer Metoyer accompanied REHS during inspection
Emailed Jennifer Metoyer at: Jennifer@ac4ed.org, Linda Armstrong at: linda@ac4ed.org &Kaye Dunlap at: kaye.dunlap@dhhs.nc.gov
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Provide a numerically scaled metal stem-type thermometer accurate to 2°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h)
Facilities shall maintain an accurate and calibrated metal stem thermometer. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) and .2809 (12). Observed inaccurate thermometer (5F degrees) in kitchen. Metal stem thermometers shall be accurate to 2F degrees, to assure proper temperatures of foods.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed build up (from heavy foot traffic) embedded in carpet at and around the edge in classrooms. Increase cleaning frequency and clean carpet when visibly dirty.
Jun 18, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor chipping paint to walls and tape residue on walls and doors throughout center.
Sep 16, 2020 9 demerits · 2 violations
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e). Observed food debris under high chair tray in infant room.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed touch up paint needed throughout building to include but not limited to The Village and 3-4's classroom.
*Director Mrs. Armstrong was present during time of inspection, report emailed to larmstrong@bethlehemcenter.org
Feb 20, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: GENERAL COMMENT NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#21. Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed loose toilet seat in classroom 1. Repair.
*NOTE: Director Ms. Armstrong was present during time of inspection. During time of inspection center did not have a lot of children present due to winter storm predicted to occur on day of inspection. larmstrong@bethlemcenter.org
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
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). Observed child sized furniture with tape residue throughout center. Observed cabinets and pullout drawers in classroom 3 with debris build up.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed touch up paint need to "The Village" room. Observed stained ceiling tile in 4-5 year old classroom restroom and classroom near rear window. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and replace stained ceiling tile.
Sep 9, 2019 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: No Points Deducted:
8. Observed the handsink not in operation in the "pantry"/kitchen storage room. Turn the water back on so that employees may wash their hands before entering the refrigerator where raw and other foods are stored.
All areas where food preparation occurs shall have an approved hand washing sink. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (b)
12. Observed some of the clear bowls in the kitchen with cracks. Discarded.
Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3).
22. Observed no soap in the dispenser at the food prep handwashing sink in the Infant room. Provide.
Liquid soap shall be provided at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d).
35. The employee in the Infant room stated the toy cleaning process incorrectly. She was informed of the proper way. Follow the rule below.
In areas where children are not toilet trained, small mouth contact toys shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized (submerged for 2 minutes), and allowed to air dry, after use and more frequently when visibly dirty. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a).
Ms. Armstrong & Alexis Welch, EHS present.
Report emailed to: larmstrong@bethlehemcenter.org
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed the sanitizer bottle in the Infant room above 500ppm chlorine.
Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed water at the restroom handsink 118F in room 1 (beside the kitchen). Follow the rule below. Teachers have been informed to supervise the children while washing their hands.
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Observed toothbrushes touching in room 2. Brushes replaced. There are several empty slots in the holder, separate them.
Toothbrushes shall be individually identified, allowed to air dry, and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
-Observed buildup on toys in several classes (dolls, play kitchens, in bins, etc) clean.
-Observed sticky residue on furniture in rooms 1, 6, and 5. Clean. Toy washing handouts already provided and hanging on the walls in the classes.
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).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
-Observed the vent fan not working in one of the restrooms in class 1. Absorbent ceiling tiles are present. Repair the fan or provide non-absorbent ceiling tiles. *Floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of non-absorbent, easily cleanable material. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (a).
-Observed stained ceiling tiles in rooms 2, 3, and the office/storage room. Replace and repair leak. -Observed buildup on the kitchen walls. Clean.*Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
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Jul 23, 2018 12 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 25, 2017 14 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jan 18, 2017 13 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Apr 21, 2016 9 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Sep 9, 2015 14 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Apr 23, 2015 14 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 30, 2014 11 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jan 31, 2014 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 7, 2013 4 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION STEPHANIE JENNINGS” or State ID 2060421254). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.