6demerits
CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
6300 HIGHLAND AV, Charlotte, NC 28215
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421427
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record23
On record sinceNov 20, 2015
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Nov 20, 2015Lower is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Director, Mrs. Marta Duran, was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
Marta.duran@charlottebilingual.org
Lohana.munoz@charlottebilingual.org
Resha.Washington@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 restroom located in between classrooms 32 and 33. -General comment.
#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (i) An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours, and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration (500 -800 ppm). Observed disinfectant measuring at 0ppm in boys group restroom.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
15A NCAC 18A .2822(d). Water play centers shall be filled with potable water immediately before children begin a water play session. Water shall be emptied after each play session and at a minimum each morning and afternoon, or more often if the water is no longer clean. Observed water play tables filled with water in Classrooms 15 and 16 while not in use. Per conversation with the teacher, children use the water play tables twice each morning during two separate play sessions. EHS educated the center on the noted rule and the requirement to empty the water play tables after each play session.
Apr 15, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during time of inspection.
*NOTE: Ms. Munoz was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to the following:
Lohana.munoz@bilingualpreschool.org
Marta.duran@bilingualpreschool.org
Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 17, 2025 5 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Ms. Marta was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
Marta.duran@bilingualpreschool.org
Resha.Washington@dhhs.nc.gov
brian@bilingualpreschool.org
#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 water bottles brought from children’s home not labeled in classrooms 17 and 18.
#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836
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 stained ceiling tiles outside of classroom 32 and in corner of classroom 33. EHS advises center to ensure no active leak is occurring and to have stained ceiling tiles replaced.- General comment.
15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b). Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed carpet staining in media center, per director, carpet is scheduled to replaced soon. -General comment.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826
15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). In child care centers, all rooms and enclosed areas shall be lighted by natural or artificial light. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 50 foot-candles at work surfaces. Lighting shall be capable of illumination to at least 10 foot-candles of light, at 30 inches above the floor, in all other areas, including storage rooms. Observed ceiling light dim in boys restroom on hallway 1. During time of inspection light bulbs were changed. -General comment.
Jan 30, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water turned off in room 16.
**15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children.
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed paint chipping on the cabinets/shelves in the classrooms.
**15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Sep 19, 2024 9 demerits · 4 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 snacks stored underneath hand washing sink plumbing in PreK 4.
**15A NCAC 18A .2806 (f) Food and containers of food shall not be stored under exposed sewer lines. Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in rule 2806 (g).
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water only reach 71F.
**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
Observed cabinet wet underneath hand washing sink plumbing in PreK 1. Pipe was wet but did not see source of leak.
**15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
Observed aerosol spray cans stored on storage cabinet on breezeway near the playground. Cans were removed. CRITICAL VIOLATION
**15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key.
Jan 4, 2024 8 demerits · 5 violations
#2 · Proper handwashing procedure: .2803, .2836
Observed child wash hands in less than the required time. Spoke with Ms. Marta about using timers provided to assist with handwashing.
**15A NCAC 18A.2803 (e). Handwashing procedures shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836 −4
Observed hot water not reach 80F during the inspection.
**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
Observed sink in the boys restroom rusted.
**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 paint chipping on the cabinets/shelves in the classrooms.
**15A NCAC 18A .2822 (a) Toys, equipment, furniture, and any other items accessible to the children shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#48 · Pest control; premises free of conditions that harbor or attract pests: .2831, .2832
Observed droppings in cabinet in Meck PreK1.
**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.
Jul 12, 2023 6 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: During the inspection I spoke with Marta about the disinfectant and sanitizer that is currently being used. Both are a quaternary solution and when testing the sanitizer it was within range. The disinfectant has a 10 minute contact time so I informed Marta that it may be hard to use product if there were multiple children that needed to be changed. The disinfectant and sanitizer would need to be approved by the state. Both had additional warmings to ‘keep out of reach of children’ so it was urged to keep products locked until they have written approval.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Observed no test strips for sanitizer which is a quaternary solution.
**Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g)
#25 · Diapering surfaces cleaned and disinfected after each use: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836
Observed brown staining on diaper changing pad handing on bathroom door. Pad was removed and properly cleaned and disinfected.
**The diaper changing surface shall be properly disinfected between each child. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ).
#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 no diaper changing sign posted. Facility is in the process of converting the diaper changing sign to Spanish.
**Each diaper changing station shall have a diaper changing sign and a handwashing sign posted. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (h).
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
Observed shelving with peeling paint. Needs to be retouched.
**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).
Feb 10, 2023 3 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Report emailed to Director at: Marta.duran@bilingualpreschool.org
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). EHS observed premade solutions of sanitizer and disinfectant stored on high shelving above 5 feet throughout center with warning “keep out of reach of children” with additional warnings. Per position statement from the state, these items must remain behind lock and key. If violation is observed during next inspection demerits will be taken.
#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 hand sanitizer stored on shelving below 5 feet in some classrooms during time of inspection.
#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 is visibly soiled. Water play is prohibited during the outbreak and investigation of communicable diseases at the site. 15A NCAC 18A .2822 (c). EHS observed water play table filled during time of inspection in 1 classroom. Per conversation with teacher water play tables are filled and emptied once a day. EHS educated teacher on notated rule and EHS advises center to not start back water play until Monday due to current investigation of shigella.
Oct 27, 2022 9 demerits · 5 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
Label all baby bottles, sippy-cups, and bottled beverages sent from home with the child's name and date it was brought into the facility. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d). Observed container of specialty milk brought from child’s home labeled with date and not name in refrigerator located in classroom 18.
Meals, non-frozen breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages brought from home shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (d) and (f). Observed meals brought from children’s home labeled with name and no date in classroom 13.
#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 reach 73F in hallway restrooms.
#22 · Soap, approved hand drying devices, toilet tissue paper available: .2817, .2818, .2836
Liquid soap and disposable towels shall be provided and accessible at all hand washing sinks. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (d). Observed no paper towels in boys restroom. Paper towels were supplied to handsink during time of inspection.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed “Disinfectant Ready To Use by Correction Enterprises”, stored on high shelving in all classrooms. This product is a pesticide cleaner according to its SDS thus should remain behind lock and key unless written permission has been granted by NC DHHS.
#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 to floor rugs in several classrooms.
*NOTE: Director, Chris was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to center at: Chris.callaway@bilingualpreschool.org
Feb 9, 2022 7 demerits · 5 violations
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836
Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Observed no thermometer in dorm refrigeration unit in classroom 18.
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
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 64F at handsink in classroom 18.
#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 toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed 1 toilet not working in boys restroom. Center is aware of issue and had already submitted a work order to have toilet repaired.
#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 hand sanitizer stored below 5 feet in classroom 13 and 15.
#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 laminate lifting from counter near hand sink in classroom 19 and being held into place with clear plastic tape. EHS advises center to have laminate properly reattached to counter.
*NOTE: Ms. Marta was present during time of inspection, report emailed to her at: marta.duran@bilingualpreschool.org
Sep 7, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NO DEMERITS FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION:
#29. All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed aerosol disinfectant spray on high
shelving in classroom 13, 15, and 16 (aerosol air freshener in shared restroom). During time of inspection all hazardous aerosol
sprays were locked up. EHS educated director and teachers on rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). EHS also emailed Director a hazardous
storage item guidance document. If violation is observed during next routine inspection, demerits will be taken for violation. *NOTE: Director Ms. Marta Duran was present during time of inspection. Report was emailed to her at the following: marta.duran@bilingualpreschool.org
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
rovide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h). Observed no thermometer in dorm refrigeration
unit located in classroom 18 and 19. Per conversation with Director, she just purchased new thermometers to place in new
refrigerators and just had not got around to placing them into the units.
#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 handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Observed spring loaded faucet in girls restroom
located on main hallway with run time of less than 10 seconds. EHS advises center to have spring loaded faucet run time
adjusted to allot for proper handwashing.
#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 classroom 17. Per conversation with teacher the bottle had water in it. Teacher
labeled spray bottle during time of inspection. Observed disinfectant labeled "bathroom" in girls main hallway restroom. Observed spray bottle of approved 500ppm chlorine disinfectant not labeled in boys restroom. EHS advises center to label all spray bottle for what is
housed inside of spray bottle.
Jan 7, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits were issued for the following:
12. Observed refrigerator in the Blue Room not working and in need of cleaning.
**Keep all food service equipment clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f)
#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836 −2
Observed no thermometer in the refrigerator in Meck PreK 2. Needs to be provided.
**Provide an accurate thermometer in all refrigerators. 15A NCAC 18A .2806 (h)
#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 handwashing sink pipe leaking in the Yellow Room. Needs to be repaired.
**Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
Jan 23, 2020 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Sep 11, 2019 7 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Jan 10, 2019 5 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Apr 12, 2018 7 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Dec 4, 2017 7 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 30, 2017 9 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 24, 2017 15 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Nov 1, 2016 4 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Oct 26, 2016 14 demerits · details not yet loaded
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May 2, 2016 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Nov 20, 2015 12 demerits · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHARLOTTE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL” or State ID 2060421427). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.