4demerits

GODS CREATION SCHOLAR ACADEMY

2631 LUCENA ST, Charlotte, NC 28206

Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421468

Latest result4 demerits

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record17

On record sinceSep 26, 2017

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

Score history

Sep 26, 2017Lower is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations

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

Observed torn mat in the infant room. GENERAL COMMENT **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.

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

Observed touch up paint needed in PreK room. **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 flooring in need of repair in the hallway restroom **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.

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Mar 24, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation

#37 · Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 −4

Observed touch up paint needed in 2 year old room. **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.

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Aug 13, 2025 6 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Based on conversation with staff member, the high chair trays were wiped down in the classrooms. Spoke with staff about ensuring that they are taken to the kitchen to be cleaned. **15A NCAC 18A .2812 (e) Multi-service articles, including highchair feeding trays, shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the child care center kitchen after each use.

#7 · Thermometers provided, accurate: .2804, .2807, .2808, .2836

Observed no thin probe food thermometer during the inspection. GENERAL COMMENT. **15A NCAC 18A .2807 (h) Metal stem-type, thin probe, numerically scaled indicating product thermometers, accurate to ± 3 degrees Fahrenheit shall be used to ensure the maintenance of the internal cooking temperatures of all potentially hazardous foods required under this Rule.

#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −4

Observed underside of high chair tray in need of cleaning. **15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair.

#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2

Observed disinfectant below 500ppm during the inspection. **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).

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Feb 6, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Facility had to resend water samples for lead testing. RTI has received water samples as of February 1.

#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4

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 water damaged cabinet under kitchen handsink. Needs repair.

#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 water damaged flooring in hall bathroom. Needs repair.

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Aug 6, 2024 4 demerits · 4 violations

#20 · No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816

No points deducted: 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 registered for water testing as of 8/1/2024. Facility is waiting for water sample kit to arrive for testing. REPEAT. No points deducted because facility is in process of testing water.

#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 .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed loose toilet seat in after school bathroom. Needs repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed sink leaking in kitchen. Needs repair.

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

15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toys and book stored in the corner of the Twos bathroom. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.

#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836

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 in Twos class testing below 500 ppm. Needs to be 500-800 ppm.

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Jan 23, 2024 4 demerits · 3 violations

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

15A NCAC 18A .2809 (3) Other surfaces that do not come into contact with food shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed metal peeling in microwave. Needs repair.

#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 has not had water testing for lead since 10/2020. Director stated that she has gone through the registration and webinar and is awaiting water testing kit in the mail. No points deducted.

#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 damaged flooring in storage closet of 3 year old room. Observed chipped paint on walls in 3 year old bathroom. Needs repair.

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Jul 26, 2023 6 demerits · 4 violations

#26 · Approved cleaning solution and approved disinfectant provided; test kit available when required: .2817, .2818, .2819, .2820, .2836 −2

Prepare disinfectant between 500-800 ppm chlorine daily. 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (c ) and .2801 (7). Observed disinfectant in toddler classroom between 250-500 ppm.

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

Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a). Observed mats in toddler room are beginning to wear and fray in corners.

#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 damaged flooring in storage closet of 3 year old room. Needs repair.

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

General Comment: The childcare center shall have a written procedure 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. 15A NCAC 18A .2827 (d). Observed facility does not have a written procedure. Requirement has recently been adopted in rule changes on July 1, 2023. EHS emailed PIC link to page with procedures and rule update information.

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