15demerits
LITTLE HARVARD ACADEMY UPTOWN
1238 E 10TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
Child Care · NC permit/State ID 2060421697
Latest result15 demerits
Last inspectedSep 14, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceSep 14, 2026
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Inspections & violations
Sep 14, 2026 15 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Boxes of food cannot be stored on drain boards of 3-comp sink. More shelving will need to be provided if there is not enough space for food storage.
#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 (d) All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. Observed undated bottles in refrigerator.
#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 soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Cannot use drainboard as area for paper towels.
#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 crayons in bathroom.
#29 · Hazardous products properly stored and locked: .2820
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (b). All hazardous items must be stored behind lock and key. Observed Lysol unlocked in office. Keep hazardous items locked at all times. Observed kitchen doors (both doors) not locked. Kitchen doors must remain locked at all times unless staff is in kitchen
#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 wipes stored in outside bag with bottom of bag measuring < 5 feet above the floor.
#31 · Facilities provided for proper storage, used and kept clean: .2820 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2820 (g).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. Observed purse sitting on child’s work table.
#44 · Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836
15A NCAC 18A .2830 (b) Solid waste containers, mops, and other cleaning equipment shall be kept clean when not in use. Observed bottom of can wash sludgy. Keep clean so it will drain.
#49 · Premises clean and free of standing water; utility equipment inaccessible; equipment and toys clean and in good repair; sandboxes properly constructed, clean and covered; adherence to air quality forecast quality forecast outdoor activity restrictions when applicable: .2831, .2832 −2
15A NCAC 18A .2832 (a). Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Observed back door in poor condition and needs replacement.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LITTLE HARVARD ACADEMY UPTOWN” or State ID 2060421697). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.