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ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT MULBERRY
6450 TUCKASEEGEE RD, Charlotte, NC 28214
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421513
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedSep 9, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceFeb 25, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Feb 25, 2019Lower is betterSep 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 9, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 18, 2026 2 demerits · 2 violations
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836
Observed one chair in need of repair in room 6. 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.
#39 · Equipment clean and in good repair; maintained as required: .2826 −2
Observed dead insects in the light shields in rooms 1 and 4.
**15A NCAC 18A .2826 (a). Light fixtures in all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Sep 11, 2025 3 demerits · 3 violations
#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 loose toilet seat in the restroom adjacent to room 3. GENERAL COMMENT
**15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.
#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 cots with some sleeping directly on the cot. Needs linen large enough to cover entire surface.
**15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f) Linens shall be large enough to cover the bed, cot, or mat's sleeping surface.
#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 tiles during in room 4. 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 3, 2025 3 demerits · 1 violation
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens. Observed sheets missing on cots in multiple classrooms. Needs sheets.
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). When in use, cribs, cots, mats and play pens shall be placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions that prevent physical contact between children. Observed cots less than 18 inches apart and not separated by partitions in multiple classrooms. Needs to be 18 inches apart or separated by partitions.
Sep 16, 2024 2 demerits · 3 violations
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed first aid kit stored in Classroom 3 bathroom. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. REPEAT.
#28 · Medications properly stored: .2820
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (d).Designated emergency medications shall be kept inaccessible to children, but are not required to be in locked storage. A product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Observed first aid bags with emergency medicines stored less than 5ft up in classroom 3 and 4. Needs to be stored 5ft up.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
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 keys used to store hazardous items hanging from strings that had keys below 5ft . Keys need to be stored 5ft above the floor.
Feb 12, 2024 9 demerits · 5 violations
#16 · Hot water supplied and maintained as required in all other areas: .2815, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e) Hot water shall be maintained between 80°F and 110°F at handwashing sinks accessible to children. Observed hot water side not working on one handsink in Classroom 4 bathroom. Needs to operate.
#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 loose toilet seat in Classroom 3 bathroom. Needs tightening.
#23 · Approved storage in toilet rooms, lavatories free of storage; hand wash signs posted: .2817, .2818, .2836 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. Observed toothbrushes stored in Classroom 3 bathroom. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies.
#32 · Adequate linen provided and properly stored; adequate beds, cots, mats provided, in good repair, properly stored, labeled, spaced during use: .2821, .2836 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2821 (c). Beds, cots, and mats shall be assigned and labeled for use by an individual child and equipped with individual linens.
Observed many children sleeping with blankets but no linens covering the sleeping surface. Cots shall be equipped with linens that cover the entire sleeping surface.
#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 stained ceiling tiles in Class 6, Class 1, and Class 4. Director stated a work order has already been placed to have tiles replaced. REPEAT.
Aug 31, 2023 3 demerits · 3 violations
#12 · Equipment, non-food contact surfaces clean; in good repair: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814
15A NCAC 18A .2812 (f) Kitchen surfaces that are not food-contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Observed mildew/residue build up on lid of milk cooler. Needs cleaning.
#30 · Non-hazardous products properly stored: .2820 −3
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c ) Sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions shall be labeled with the product name (ex. "Sanitizer"). Observed bottles of sanitizer and soapy water not labeled or incorrectly labeled in classrooms. Needs to be correctly labeled.
#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 in Class 6. Director stated a work order has already been placed to have tiles replaced.
Aug 31, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION
(NOTE) CENTER IS CURRENTLY USING 1 CLASSROOM.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 2, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO POINTS DEDUCTED
#23
Limit storage in restrooms to toileting and diapering items only. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed large amounts of non-toiletry items stored inside bathroom inside classroom #1.
#29
All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). Observed white out stored inside unlocked cabinet inside classroom #1; Observed EXPO board cleaner stored inside unlocked cabinets throughout classrooms; Observed Goo Gone stored inside unlocked cabinet inside classroom #1. CDI all hazardous items properly stored behind lock and key during inspection. (hazardous item storage guide emailed to director).
#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 wall scuffed inside (#1) classroom near (cozy area 1) in need of touch-up painting. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rooms / hallways throughout.
Aug 20, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
#34 · Clean and in good repair; cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of water play centers: .2822, .2836 −4
Observed sticker residue on shelving, desks, chairs. Remove/clean/disinfect.
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).
Jan 8, 2020 7 demerits · 2 violations
#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 damage around drain at hand sink in class 3.
Keep handwashing sinks clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a).
#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 cots fraying around edges in various classrooms.
Keep all mats, cots, and cribs clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a).
Feb 25, 2019 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: NO POINTS
#21-Keep toilets and urinals clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 (a). Observed one loose toilet seat
#10 · Food contact surfaces properly washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried; single-service articles not re-used: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −5
If quaternary ammonium is used to sanitize multi-service utensils and equipment, the items must be immersed in a 200-400 ppm solution of quaternary ammonium for at least 2 minutes. 15A NCAC 18A .2812(b)(5)(D) Observed kitchen staff stating that they use a capful of the concentrated sanitizer. The direction on the bottle say .75-2 oz. for every 4 gallons of water. Staff said he'd never read the bottle. Since he is free mixing (everyone else is using the metered pump dispenser) he needs to use test strips.
#11 · Approved sanitizer provided;test kit available: .2809, .2810, .2812, .2814 −2
Provide sanitizer test kit. 15A NCAC 18A .2812 (g) Observed no test kit available
#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 at hand sinks 71F.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
Toothbrushes shall be individually identified, allowed to air dry, and protected from contamination. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (e). Observed toothbrushes not individually labeled. Holding container labeled but unreadable. Label individual toothbrushes. Store in holder where they cannot touch. Do no store next to hand sink.
#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 children napping in contact with cot surface. Provide linens that cover cot surface
Children must be spaced at least 18 inches apart or separated by a partition while napping. 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (e). Observed children napping less than 18 inches apart in a couple of classrooms.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 −2
Install dumpster drain plug to prevent insect and vermin nuisances. 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (d). Observed missing drain plug in dumpster.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION AT MULBERRY” or State ID 2060421513). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.