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MERRY OAKS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
3508 DRAPER AV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421391
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record25
On record sinceDec 18, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Dec 18, 2014Lower is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Ms. Edward signed for report. Report emailed to:
triciae.edwards@cms.k12.nc.us
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
margaretv.hinson@cms.k12.nc.us
D.addison@cms.k12.nc.us
#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 .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 a couple students water bottles stored in their cubbies without their names on the bottles. EHS educated teachers on notated rule. -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 minor stained ceiling tile in classroom B5, per lead teacher, a work order has been submitted to have ceiling tile replaced. Observed minor paint chipping on wall near handsink/refrigerator in classroom B7.
Mar 26, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Report emailed to:
triciae.edwards@cms.k12.nc.us
Mara.Brinton@dhhs.nc.gov
#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 restroom area of classroom E1.
Sep 16, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Lead teacher, Ms. Edwards, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
triciae.edwards@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
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 some water bottles brought from home, stored in children’s cubbies, not labeled with name(s). During time of inspection, teacher labeled water bottles. -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 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair Observed stained ceiling tiles in first classroom. Per conversation with lead teacher, a work order has been submitted to have issue repaired.
Jan 16, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Observed urinal in boys restroom next to E1 wrapped in plastic trash bag. The urinal works but water has been turned off bc of children inappropriately using it.
#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 children sleeping on mats without any linen or linen not large enough to cover the entire surface.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f) Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the hand washing sinks cabinets during the inspection.
**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.
Sep 10, 2024 7 demerits · 3 violations
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed hand washing sink cabinet in need of cleaning and repair in rooms E1 and E2.
**15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children 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
Observed water stained ceiling tile in rooms E1, E2 and E4. Work order has been sent to building services.
**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.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the cabinet in room E4. Observed insects in cabinet underneath sink in room E2.
**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.
Jan 11, 2024 7 demerits · 5 violations
#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816
No date provided as of right now
#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 hand washing sink with short run time in the restroom between E4 and E2.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed hand washing sink cabinet in need of cleaning and repair in rooms E1 and E2. Observed frayed play mat in room E3.
**15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children 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
Observed water stained ceiling tile in room E1.
**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.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the cabinet in room E3. Observed insects in cabinet underneath sink in room E2.
**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.
Sep 6, 2023 11 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures provided during the inspection.
#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 sleeping on mats without any linen or linen not large enough to cover the entire surface in rooms E2 and E4.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f) Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed debris in cabinets in rooms E1, E2 and E3. Needs to be cleaned. Observed large mat frayed in room E3. Needs to be replaced.
**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 water stained ceiling tiles in rooms E1, E2 and E3.
**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.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed dead insect in the cabinet in room E2. Observed dropping in the cabinet in room E3.
**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.
Feb 22, 2023 8 demerits · 4 violations
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836
Observed toys stored uncovered underneath the hand washing sink pipes.
**Handwashing sinks must be free of storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed debris in cabinets in rooms E5 and E1. Needs to be cleaned. Observed torn blinds in room E3. Observed large mat frayed in room E3. Needs to be replaced.
**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 water stained ceiling tiles in rooms E2, E4 and E6.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832
Observed droppings in the cabinets in rooms E1 and E5.
**Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
Sep 8, 2022 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
34. Observed standing water in water play bin while children was napping. Ensure that water is dumped after use.
**Clean and sanitize water play centers and associated toys daily (if used) and when visibly soiled. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c ).
Observed mats torn in the play room (E3).
**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).
NOTE: Children were napping in room E5 during the inspection due to a/c not operating properly in room E6. Ambient temperature in E6 was 80F during today’s inspection.
#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 E2 and E4. Needs to be replaced and ensure leak is not ongoing. Observed window boarded up in room E5. Needs to be 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 a/c unit not operating in room E6. Ambient temperature was around 80F. Observed vent cover hanging from ceiling in the restroom within E6. Needs to be repaired.
**Keep all ventilation related equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Feb 1, 2022 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
21. Observed the handwashing sink in the restroom adjacent to classroom E4 with a run time of 8 seconds. Ensure that sinks run for a minimum of 15 seconds.
**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
NOTE: Observed boarded up window that was shattered in room E5 needs to be repaired. Also room temperature was below comfortable, children sleeping in E3 during nap time due to cool temperature in E5.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water at 73F at the handwashing sink in the classroom of E4. Observed hot water reach 113F in the restroom adjacent to calssroom E5 and hot water at the handwashing sink in E5 only reach 53F. Observed hot water at the handwashing sink in E1 reach 73F. Ensure that hall sinks are regulated to fall within allowable range.
**Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e).
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings underneath the handwashing sinks during the inspection. Increase pest management.
**Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
Sep 8, 2021 7 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
20. Observed no water samples collected to test for lead for the PreK site on the Clean Water for Carolina Kids website. The after school program had the cafeteria (where food is provided for the PreK) water tested for lead on 06/15/21. Melanie Napier was emailed to see if the system can be updated with correct date of sampling.
**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).
38. Observed ambient air temperature in room E3 (play room) very warm. No thermometer so the temperature was unknown. Urged to check temperature to ensrue that it falls within compliance and see if it could possibly be cooled.
**Maintain the indoor temperature of the facility between 65°F and 85°F. 15A NCAC 18A .2826 (b).
Tiffany Horton Johnson was present during the inspection.
#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 E5. Ensure that leak is not ongoing and have ceiling tiles replaced.
**Keep all floors, walls, and ceilings, clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2824 and .2825.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832 −3
Observed droppings in the cabinets of the classrooms during the inspection. Ensure that pest management is increased. Have cabinets cleaned.
**Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).
Nov 10, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS FOR THE FOLLOWING DEMERITS:
#5. Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed bag of flour opened on top of refigerator not properly sealed in classroom E1.
#27. All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed soapy water bottle labeled "gojo" in classroom E1.
NOTE: Mrs. Johnson was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to her at:
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water ranging between 70F-72F in classrooms E2 and E4.
#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 broken handle on cabinet in classroom E2. Observed minor tape residue on child sized furniture throughout center.
Nov 4, 2020 21 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#16. Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed hot water reach between 70F-72F in classrooms E2 and E4.
#34. 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 one handle on cabinet in classroom E2 broken. Observed tape/sticker residue on child sized furniture throughout center.
*NOTE: Mrs. Tiffany Johnson was present during time of inspection. Report was emailed to her at the following:
#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
Store all foods in approved re-sealable bags or containers once opened. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (a). Observed box of crackers opened in and not properly sealed in classroom E1.
#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 bottled labeled "bleach" in classroom E2. Per teacher in classroom E2 the bottle contained a mixture of bleach and water. EHS checked strength of solution and it read at 1000ppm. EHS advised center that 1000ppm disinfectant has been approved to be used by the State of NC due to COVID19.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820 −6
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed large container of "low splash bleach" stored in an unlocked cabinet in classroom E2. Observed container of Lysol cleaner stored underneath handwashing sink cabinet unlocked in room E3.
#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 in unlocked cabinet in classroom E3.
#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 child in classroom E1 with no linen on his mat while he was laying on the mat.
Sep 27, 2019 13 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NO DEMERITS TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
#7. All thermometers in refrigerators shall be stored in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h) (1). Observed thermometer in room E-6 stored toward the back of the refrigerator.
#27. All cleaning and disinfectant solutions shall be properly labeled (i.e. soapy water, disinfectant). 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2820 (c ). Observed soapy water bottle in room E2 not labeled.
#32. Individual linen shall be provided for all beds, cots, or mats. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c ). Observed some cots in room E2 with no linen. Teacher told EHS that parents are required to provide linen. EHS advised teacher to have extra linen on hand for children who parents do not supply linen.
#34. 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 furniture in multiple classrooms with sticker residue build up. Clean. Observed baby dolls with black build up in classrooms. Clean.
#48. Keep the facility free of rodents, insects and vermin. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b). Observed ants on science table in room E6.
*NOTE: Tiffany Horton lead teacher was present during time of inspection tiffany.horton@cms.k12.nc.us Inspection report signed for by her and emailed to
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e). Observed handwashing sink in room E-4 temping at 116F. r
#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
Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed toilet seat in room E-3 loose. Repair.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed large plastic tub full of art supplies stored in Pre-K room located inside of Merry Oaks elementary school building.
#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 teachers purses in room E1, E2, and Pre K classroom in Merry oaks elementary school building stored on the floor in reach of children.
Jan 16, 2019 10 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 15, 2017 12 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 28, 2015 18 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MERRY OAKS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY” or State ID 2060421391). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.