Charlotte Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Medication Administration (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name.
On 3/26/26 an infant was fed in error approximately 1 oz of a 4 oz bottle of human milk. The bottle belonged to another infant. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis or When Changes to the Plan Were Made by the Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
One (1) child's MAP stated Auvi-Q on the medication form and the medication onsite was an Epi Pen Jr. The second page of the MAP was not
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
A permission form for Benadryl in Space 4 expired 2/2026. A permission form for Benadryl and Auvi-Q expired 3/15/26 in Space 1. One (1) child in Space 1 did not have a permis
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. One (1) employee hired 12/4/25 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 9
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
One (1) child's medical action plan (MAP) indicated Zyrtec in addition to the emergency medication and one (1) child's MAP indicated Benadryl in addition to the emergency medication. Neither over the counter medi