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6739 Watermill Ct, Charlotte, NC
Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza
- licensed capacity
- 92
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza
Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 567-3883 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004024
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
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 Mar 28, 2026
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 Mar 28, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.
The state verified the correction on Jan 1, 2026
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
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 Mar 11, 2025
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 Mar 11, 2025
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 Mar 11, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
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. The outdoor learning environment was monitored.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
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
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza
Is Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza 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 the Plaza last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 the Plaza care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 567-3883 to confirm.
How much does Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 567-3883 to ask.
What is Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza's phone number?
(704) 567-3883.
Where is Alliance Center for Education at the Plaza?
6015 Barrington Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. The nearest other daycare we list is ACEPlaza, under 0.1 miles away.