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Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn

1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, NC 282064.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
72
a week, county median
$251

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About Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn

Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#60002805
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Transportation 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  2. Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  4. Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025

  5. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn

Is Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 334-1974 to confirm.

How much does Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 334-1974 to ask.

What is Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn's phone number?

(704) 334-1974.

Where is Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn?

1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).