8demerits

GOVERNORS' VILLAGE STEM ACADEMY

7910 NEAL RD, Charlotte, NC 28262

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421353

Latest result8 demerits

Last inspectedSep 24, 2026

Inspections on record26

On record sinceOct 9, 2013

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

Score history

Oct 9, 2013Lower is betterSep 24, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 24, 2026 8 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: During time of inspection, EHS spoke with Head Custodian, Whitney Lowery, to address the toilet and flooring issue. Report emailed to: Carolyn.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us 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 −5

15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed several water bottles brought from children’s home not labeled with name in all classes (B1-B5).

#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 toilet in classroom B4 not flushing. EHS made head custodian aware of issue during time of inspection. -General comment.

#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 below 5 feet in classrooms B2 and B3.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836

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. Observed part of floor tile missing in front of toilet in classroom B1. -General comment.

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Mar 18, 2026 11 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Ms. Simmons was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following: Carolyn.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov

15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i) A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of 2804 (h). Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. Observed several children’s water bottles brought from home not labeled with their name. -General comment.

#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed black build up in 1 drinking fountain nozzle located near group restroom. Clean.

#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 .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed automatic sink not operating in staff restroom. Head custodian was made aware of issue during time of inspection.

#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 liquid soap at handsink in classroom B10 nor paper towels. During time of inspection head custodian properly supplied lavatory. Observed no liquid soap in girls hallway restroom. During time of inspection, liquid soap was supplied to lavatory.

#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Coat hooks not in individual cubbies or lockers must be 12 horizontal inches apart. 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. Coats and bookbags were observed slightly touching while stored in individual cubbies in all PreK classrooms.

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Sep 25, 2025 6 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Director, Mrs. Jackson, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: Annie1.Jackson@cms.k12.nc.us jennifer.stansfield@dhhs.nc.gov

#4 · Potentially hazardous foods meet storage and holding temperatures; bottles, lunches refrigerated at 45º F or below: .2804, .2806, .2808, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2804 (k) Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Observed lunches containing potentially hazardous foods not refrigerated in classroom B13. During time of inspection lunches were placed in refrigerator. -General comment.

#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2

15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f).Drinking fountains, if provided, shall be separate from handwash lavatories and kept clean. Observed black build up inside of drinking fountain nozzle located outside of hallway restrooms. Clean.

#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 toilet out of order in boys restroom. -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 .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. Observed floor tile damaged in boys and girls hallway restrooms. Repair.

#42 · Designated area for sick children; maintained as required; written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events: .2827, .2836

15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). The child care center shall have written procedures 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. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, children, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Observed PreK program not have copy of required procedural plan. EHS left hard copy and emailed digital copy to director. -General comment.

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Feb 13, 2025 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 toilet base rusted in the boys restroom. **15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Sep 12, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations

#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 tiles in room B12. REPEAT **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.

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

Observed dead bugs in light shields in rooms B10, B11, B12 and B13. REPEAT **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Mar 14, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations

#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 tiles in rooms B9 and B12. REPEAT **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.

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

Observed dead bugs in light shields in rooms B9, B10, B11, B12 and B13. REPEAT **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Oct 20, 2023 8 demerits · 3 violations

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

Observed no handwashing signs in the restrooms on B hall. **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

#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 tiles in rooms B9 and B12. **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.

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

Observed dead bugs in light shields in rooms B10, B11 and B13 **15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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Apr 5, 2023 5 demerits · 5 violations

#19 · Approved drinking fountains, pressure regulated, clean: .2815, .2836 −2

Keep water fountains clean at all times. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (f). Observed black build inside the drinking fountain nozzle on B hallway. Observed pink build up surrounding 1 drinking fountain nozzle on B hallway.

#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820

All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed aerosol foam shaving cream on high shelving in classroom B12. Product was properly locked behind lock and key during time of inspection. EHS educated teacher on notated rule, ANY product under pressure must behind lock and key. If violation is observed during next inspection, demerits will be taken.

#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3

Individual linen shall be provided for all beds, cots, or mats. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed 1 child’s mat in classroom B13 with no linen. Per conversation with teacher, student left linen at home. EHS educated teacher on notated rule and advises program to have multiple spare linen sheets/blankets for children’ mats.

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

Water play centers shall be filled just prior to each water play session. Water shall be emptied after each session or more often if visibly soiled. The water play centers including toys, shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily or more often if visibly soiled 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c). Observed water play table filled with water in classroom B12 while children were napping. EHS educated teacher on notated rule.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836

Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825. Observed minor staining on colorful floor rug near window in classroom B13. *NOTE: Mrs. Simmons was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at: Carolyn.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us

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Nov 18, 2022 3 demerits · 2 violations

#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814

Keep all non-food contact surfaces and equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) and .2809 (1) and (3). Observed debris build up in dorm refrigeration unit stored in classroom B13.

#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3

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). Observed lotion stored below 5 feet in classroom B13. Observed hand sanitizer stored below 5 feet in unlocked tutor room on desk. *NOTE: Mrs. Simmons was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to: Carolyn.simmons@cms.k12.nc.us chandra.scott@cms.k12.nc.us

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Mar 9, 2022 7 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 −4

All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed spray bottle not labeled in room A12.

#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3

Purses, that do not contain hazardous items, must be stored 5 ft above the floor, behind lock and key, or behind a child safety lock. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). Observed purse stored below 5 feet on shelving in room A12. NOTE: Report emailed to Ms. Scott-Ross at: chandra.scott@cms.k12.nc.us

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Sep 9, 2021 7 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Teacher Ms. Scott-Ross was present during time of inspection. Report was emailed to her at the following: chandra.scott@cms.k12.nc.us #29. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed aerosol Microban cleaner and Lysol cleaner stored on high shelving in classroom A12. CDI, hazardous items were locked behind lock and key. EHS emailed center a hazardous item storage guide. If violation is observed during next inspection, demerits will be taken for violation.

All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed cleaner stored in spray bottled not labeled.

#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3

Individual linen shall be provided for all beds, cots, or mats. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed a couple students in classroom B13 with no linen on their mats. Per conversation with teacher, parents are suppose to provide linen and a note has been sent home to parents requesting them to bring linen.

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Dec 10, 2020 2 demerits · 1 violation

Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following: 37. Observed water stained ceiling tile in room A-12 near HVAC unit. **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 dead insects in light shields throughout inspection. **Keep all light fixtures clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a).

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