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BERRYHILL SCHOOL PRE-K
10501 WINDY GROVE RD, Charlotte, NC 28278
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421348
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedSep 8, 2026
Inspections on record30
On record sinceDec 12, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 12, 2013Lower is betterSep 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 8, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 19, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 9, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Issues from the previous inspection has been rectified.
A service request was issued anonymously stating that the school had no water. The pre-k is located within the school. During the visit to the school, an inspection was conducted by Renada Ervin-Junious. The pre-k was given a provisional classification due to having no water. From my knowledge the state consultant was informed about the situation.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 8, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Spoke with Mrs. Hutchinson about protocols for water and/or power outages. DCDEE and Environmental Health needs to be notified in the event water or power is out. Report emailed to Tammy Hutchinson (lead teacher) and Kaye Dunlap (DCDEE).
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Facility without water (hot or cold). Water was out before the star of school.
#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. Facility has no water throughout. Water was out from before the start of school.
Sep 17, 2025 3 demerits · 3 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 lunch bag missing label in classroom refrigerator. 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
Observed staining in the interior of the toilet bowl in room B1. Needs to be cleaned. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the cabinets.
**15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). (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.
Mar 25, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Facility is using only classrooms B1 and B3.
#4 · Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Observed milk in refrigerator in B1. Refrigerator was reading at 50F in both B1 and B3. EHS took a temperature of the milk which is 45F. EHS and staff made sure refrigerators were on the coldest setting. Staff will check refrigerator temperatures again in the morning. Staff stated the refrigerators are new.
#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 handsinks at 70-72F. Needs to be 80-110F.
Oct 8, 2024 3 demerits · 4 violations
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
General Comment:
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.
Facility has begun sampling and testing. Website for Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids states that there were errors with many of the samples. Needs to be resolved.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed liquid whiteout stored in unlocked drawer in classroom 1. Needs to be locked.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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 less than 5ft up at teacher desk in classroom B3. Needs to be stored 5ft above the floor or locked.
#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 counter separating below paper-towel dispenser. Needs repair.
Apr 16, 2024 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Water for lead testing due 6/29/2024. School building and prek should be tested and register through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids.
#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 only reaching 71-73F. Needs to be 80-110F.
#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 in mats in both classrooms. Teacher stated new mats have been ordered.
Oct 30, 2023 3 demerits · 2 violations
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
No points deducted.
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).Keys used to access hazardous item storage must be out of reach of children (5 ft above the floor) and stored separately from lock. Observed key in lock for hazardous item storage in classroom 1. Needs to be stored separately from the lock.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
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 hand sanitizer, in emergency bags, in both classrooms and sanitizing wipes in classroom 1 stored less than 5ft up. Needs to be stored inaccessible to children either locked away or 5ft above the floor.
May 18, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued during the inspection. Only two classrooms are currently being used.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 16, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 14, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: There were no demerits issued during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 10, 2021 3 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
21. Observed brown staining on the toilets where the bowl and piping meets. Needs to be cleaned.
**Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a).
Due to COVID restrictions students are only utilizing their classrooms at this time.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the cabinets in rooms B1 and B3. Ensure that pest control is utilized. Cabinets needs to be cleaned.
**Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
Mar 9, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Only using 1 classroom at the time. Covid 19 restritions, no signature.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 19, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Spoke with Heather Kirouac. Class B-1 is not in use during this time. Both classes (B-1 and B-3) were inspected.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 6, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 31, 2020 13 demerits · 3 violations
#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
Re-label soapy water bottle in B1.
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
Observed spray air freshener and space freshenser with liquid stored in unlocked cabinet in B3. Repeat violation general commented on inspection from 9/11/19. Observed cabinet not securely closed. Pulled on cabinet and doors opened. Relocked cabinet and secured.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed hand sanitizer stored on shelf less than 5 ft in B3.
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
Sep 11, 2019 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No points deducted: #29---Observed purple all purpose cleaner stored on shelving in B1. Had cautions about ingesting and eye washing as well as "keep out of reach of children". Teacher stated the product is all natural. Informed teacher to keep product locked due to extra cautions. Observed small space air freshener (liquid) stored on shelf in B3. Keep all hazardous items locked away.
#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
Re-label soapy spray bottle in B1.
All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ).
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed hand sanitizer and hand lotions stored less than 5 ft in both classrooms.
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
Mar 22, 2019 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
Observed build up around faucet of hand sink in classrooms.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Oct 24, 2018 8 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 sand and debris in hand sink in B3. Clean as needed.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed small blue couch torn/peeling in areas in B1.
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).
May 3, 2018 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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 tape residue on wooden cubbies in both pre-K rooms; Observed handles on vertical cabinets very loose in need of repair in both rooms.
#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 throw rugs stained in need of cleaning.
Oct 18, 2017 11 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: General Comment:
#19. Repair (1) out of three water fountain in hallway between media center and pre k classroom. Water fountains were clean!**Keep water fountains clean and in good repair at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).
#34. Dust top of wall mounted cabinet. Replace missing screws and bolts on sensory table in B3. Dust top of furniture(smart board projector and brace)
#37. Clean spots on throw rugs in class. Clean floor under cabinet hand wash sink in classrooms.
#49. Repair corner of green playground fencing on back playground.
B1 and B3 being used as pre k classroom this week.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed water temperature in boys and girls bathroom in hallway between office and media center 66F. Water temperature shall be 80F-110F.
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at hand washing 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
Repair toilet in boys bathroom on hall between office and media center. Repair or replace damaged stall fixtures in both boys and girls bathroom on hall between office and media center. Repair hand washing sink in girls bathroom heading out to the bus parking lot. Clean base of toilets in bathrooms within B1 and B3 classroom. Clean area around faucet fixture on hand washing sinks in both classroom and bathrooms within classrooms. Repair spring loaded faucet faucet fixture on hand washing sink in bathroom with short run time. Spring loaded faucet fixtures shall operate for at least fifteen seconds. Provide properly mixed disinfectant in classrooms so hand washing sinks can be cleaned and disinfected between change of use of sink. Observed paint brushes washed out in hand washing sink and sink not cleaned and disinfected before child wash their hands. Toilets shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (b). Sinks shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, when visibly soiled, and when the designated use of the hand washing sink has been changed. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (c).
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Keep hand washing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
Observed hand sanitizer not properly stored in tutor/storage room. Store hand sanitizer five feet vertical distance out of reach of children.
Approved non-hazardous products must be stored 5 ft above the floor or behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b), (c ) and (d).
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Jan 29, 2016 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 12, 2013 15 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BERRYHILL SCHOOL PRE-K” or State ID 2060421348). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.