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CENTER FOR CHILDREN COTTAGE
2121 BELVEDERE AV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421350
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record28
On record sinceOct 11, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Oct 11, 2013Lower is betterSep 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 16, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 25, 2026 4 demerits · 2 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
Observed diaper changing pad torn. Replaced during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b). Diapering surfaces shall be made of smooth, intact, nonabsorbent material and 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 baseboard in need of repair in the kitchen near the prep sink.
**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.
Aug 1, 2025 5 demerits · 2 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
Observed boxes of cereal not properly sealed in the kitchen.
**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.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
Observed touch up paint needed during the inspection. 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.
Mar 19, 2025 3 demerits · 3 violations
#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 less than 5ft up in 3s classroom. Needs to be store 5ft up or locked.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820
General Comment:
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart. Observed items stored on hooks less than 12 inches apart. Needs to be on hooks 12 inches apart.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
General Comment:
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 under diaper pad in 3s classroom. Needs cleaning.
Sep 24, 2024 0 demerits · 1 violation
#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 is passed due for lead water testing. Facility has registered for water testing. No points deducted.
Apr 8, 2024 6 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Facility due for water testing 7/15/2024
#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 (d) Bulk food stored in a refrigerator shall be stored in the child care center's kitchen or in an approved food preparation area equipped with a full-size refrigerator.
Observed bulk milks stored in small classroom refrigerators. Needs to be stored in a full size refrigerator.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
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 Raccoons reading over 50F. EHS thermometer read within temperature range. Needs to calibrate thermometer.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Liquid soap and disposable towels or other hand-drying devices shall be provided at every handwash lavatory area. Observed no soap and paper towels at food prep sink in Owls classroom.
#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 baby shampoo in Chipmunks and soapy water and disinfectant in Guppies classroom stored at less than 5ft up. Needs to be stored 5ft up.
Oct 30, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 24, 2023 11 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 −5
15A NCAC 18A .2806 (b) Food that is stored in child care center classrooms or other rooms intended for child care use, shall be limited to foods that are individually packaged unless the classroom is equipped with a food preparation area. Observed food store in large unsealed bags and containers in several classrooms without food prep areas. Needs to be individually packaged items only.
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 food stored in unsealed bags taped closed.
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
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 dragonfly classroom was unreadable. Observed oven thermometer in refrigerator in toddlers classroom.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed facial toner and 91% isopropyl alcohol unlocked in Dragonfly classroom. Observed aerosol modge podge stored unlocked in Threes classroom. Observed gallon of floor cleaner stored unlocked in Toddlers classroom. Observed super glue stored unlocked in Twos classroom.
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 magnet key stored less than 5ft up in Threes and Toddlers classrooms.
May 2, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Critical items from previous inspection had been rectified.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed build up on baseboards. Observed door frame peeling in the infant room.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Apr 25, 2023 11 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted by Aimee Lee
#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
Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a) Observed open crackers in the infant room. Once open store in a resealable bag. Observed open foods (cereal, goldfish, etc.) in the kitchen pantry. CDI - Foods in kitchen were placed in resealable bags.
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Observed the refrigerator in the Butterfly room with heavy ice build up. Defrost.
#13 · Proper storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils and single-service articles: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −3
Protect food service equipment from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a) and (b). Observed non-functioning bottle warming equipment stored under the infant room food prep sink. Remove to prevent contamination.
#15 · Hot water supplied and maintained in the kitchen: .2815, .2836 −6
The kitchen dishwashing sink shall be supplied with hot water at 120°F or above. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water temp at the kitchen 3-compartment sink temped at 110F. Provisional item
#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 the hand sink in the raccoon room beginning to peel away for the wall. Repair.
#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 diapers stored under the infant room hand sink. Relocate diapers to prevent contamination.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed latch not securely locking in the Dragonfly bathroom cabinet. Repair the lock. Provisional item.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820
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. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (a). Observed children’s jackets and backpacks touching in the dragonfly room cubbies.
Dec 8, 2022 5 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
39. Observed paint chipping on the vent in toddler room.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
#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
Observed bag of cereal not properly sealed. Cereal was placed in ziplock bag.
**Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
Feb 15, 2022 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Previous critical violation from the last inspection was resolved. Chemicals were locked during today's inspection.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed toys with build-up in the Owls and Dragonflies classroom. Needs to be cleaned.
**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 baseboard in need of cleaning in Owls and paint peeling on door frame in Guppies. Needs to be repaired
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Feb 11, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
20. Observed paint chipping on the window sill and the baseboard in the toddler room. Lead swab used and indicated presence of lead. Follow-up visit will be conducted to check for lead.
**In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7).
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Observed no working thermometer in the refrigerator in the 4 year old classroom. Please provide a thermometer that is operable.
**Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
Observed aerosol cans of disinfectant stored unlocked in the cabinet in the restroom in the 4 year old classroom. Place chemicals in cabinet that can be placed behind lock and key. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
**All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed paint chipping on the window sill and the baseboard in the toddler room. Lead swab used and indicated presence of lead.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Sep 3, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
5. Observed crackers not properly sealed in the Infant room. Crackers were placed in zip lock bag.
**Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a)
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Observed thermometer in 4 year old room not working. Provide thermometer with operating thermometer.
**Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed black residue on the wall near the vent in the restroom in the 4 year old room and the restroom next to 3 year old room. Observed touch up paint needed in the infant and the toddler room.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
May 18, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
20. Observed no reported lab results for lead in the water. Ensure that samples are sent over to the lab.
**In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7).
NOTE: Remove the SIGNET label from the disinfectant bottles that states a 10 minute contact for disinfecting. Center is no longer using product and is currently using bleach water solution.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed wall damage, paint peeling near the exit. Ensure that wall is repaired.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed vent cover rusted and paint peeling in Chipmunk room.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Jul 10, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
12. Observed spills in the freezer in the kitchen. Needs to be cleaned.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
27. Observed diaper changing pad beginning to fray. Needs to be replaced.
**Diaper changing surface must be easily cleanable, non-absorbent, smooth, and intact. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (b).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed wall damage near the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Needs to be repaired.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
Dec 5, 2019 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
20. Observed paint chipping on the window sills in Chipmunks and Raccoons room. Lead swab was positive for lead. All areas where paint is chipping will need to be painted over.
**In child care centers, areas accessible to children shall be free of identified lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-131.7(7).
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4
Observed paint chipping on the window sills in Chipmunks and Raccoons room. Needs to be repaired.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
May 23, 2019 9 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were deducted for the following:
11. Observed chlorine test strips expired in the kitchen. Strips expired on 10/2018. Needs to be replaced.
**Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g)
23. Observed items stored underneath the handwashing sink piping in Chipmunks and Raccoons room. Ensure that items stored underneath piping are enclosed in containers to reduce possible cross contamination from waste water.
**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
35. Per conversation, staff in the infant room stated that toys were sprayed with sanitizer and then washed with soapy water. Explained to staff that toys should be washed, rinsed and then sanitized. Toys that can be submerged should be for 2 minutes in sanitizer.
**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).
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
Observed highchair feeding trays with dried food residue on the bottom. Needs to be cleaned thoroughly. Spoke with staff about having them taken to the kitchen to be washed in the three compartment sink.
**Highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after each use. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e).
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4
Observed bottle warmer with tape residue in the interior on the basket. Needs to be cleaned more frequently.
**Bottle warming equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2810 (f) (1) and .2804 (d).
Dec 27, 2018 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
11. Observed sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink at 250ppm. Informed staff that it was too high and that adding more water will bring the concentration down.
**Prepare a wipe-on or spray-on sanitizer daily at 50 to 200 ppm chlorine. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (d)
37. Observed wall damage near the handwash sink in the kitchen. Paint has been touched up throughout the facility. Continue to touch up paint. Huge improvement.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
**Observed knives stored as clean with food debris on them. Knives were removed to be cleaned.
Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized after preparing raw foods, prior to preparing ready to eat foods, and after any interruption of operations in which contamination may have occurred. 15A NCAC 18A .2807 (c ) and .2812 (b).
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed vent cover with dust build up in restroom connected to the Racoons room. Needs to be cleaned.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Feb 5, 2018 13 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Aug 11, 2017 21 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Feb 24, 2017 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Apr 22, 2016 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 3, 2015 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 5, 2015 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 8, 2014 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jun 23, 2014 15 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 11, 2013 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CENTER FOR CHILDREN COTTAGE” or State ID 2060421350). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.