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NamePROVIDENCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Address3031 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type42 - Child Care
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
10
General CommentsDirector, Tori Besser, was present during inspection. Report emailed to: Tori@providenceprepschool.com lisa.eddins-smith@dhhs.nc.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 No identified lead poisoning hazards in accordance with NCGS 130A-131.7(7): .2816 No No No 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. Center last completed required lead water sampling on 5/16/2023. If CRITICAL VIOLATION is not corrected by next routine unannounced inspection, demerits will be taken. GENERAL COMMENT.
21 4 Properly sized, located, accessible, and in good repair; sinks, toilets and potty chairs cleaned and disinfected; proper change of use procedure: .2817, .2818, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2818 (a). Lavatories (handsink) shall be kept clean and in good repair. Observed classroom handsink in “Magnolia” classroom beginning to detach from wall, EHS advises center to re-chalk handsink to wall.
27 4 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 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2819 (d) Use approved diapering methods as follows: 1) gather supplies, 2) wear disposable gloves (if needed), 3) use a disposable moist towelette to clean child, wiping front to back, 4) dispose of gloves if used and soiled towelettes, 5) wiping the employee's hands and the child's hands with a separate disposable towelette, 6) slide clean diaper under child and apply diapering products if needed using approved methods, 7) fasten diaper and place clothing on child, 8) wash child's hands, 9) and 10) clean and disinfect diapering surface using approved methods, 11) employee washes their hands. Observed teacher miss step 5 (did not wipe child’s hands) during time of diaper change in infant 2 classroom.
37 0 Easily cleanable, clean, and in good repair; carpets vacuumed as required and extraction cleaned; date cleaned___________: .2824, .2825, .2832, .2836 No No No 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 scrap markings to walling in PreK classrooms. -GENERAL COMMENT.
44 2 Solid waste properly handled; containers and cleaning equipment kept clean; can cleaning facilities adequate: .2830, .2836 No No No 15A NCAC 18A .2830 (c) Dumpsters and other containerized systems shall be kept clean and covered. Observed 1 dumpster sliding door opened during time of inspection. Observed litter/debris/dilapidated furniture within dumpster area.