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Beginning Years Day Care Center II

2728 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 282163.4· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Beginning Years Day Care Center II

Beginning Years Day Care Center II is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 67 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Beginning Years Day Care Center II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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 Beginning Years Day Care Center II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003216
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 16 of 24 visits · 67 rules in all · 67 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Food and nutrition 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 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.

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  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

  3. Jul 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

  4. May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

  5. Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

    • 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 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

  7. Nov 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Nov 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 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

      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 Nov 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Nov 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 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

      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 Nov 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 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 Mar 24, 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 Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • 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 24, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

  3. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2025

  5. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  9. Sep 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

  10. Sep 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      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 Oct 2, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024

  11. Sep 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024

  12. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jun 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • 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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

  14. Mar 12, 2024Inspection13 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 Mar 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 26, 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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024

  15. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Beginning Years Day Care Center II

Is Beginning Years Day Care Center II licensed?

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

When was Beginning Years Day Care Center II last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beginning Years Day Care Center II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 16 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 67 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 Beginning Years Day Care Center II care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Beginning Years Day Care Center II accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Beginning Years Day Care Center II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beginning Years Day Care Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 394-3335 to ask.

What is Beginning Years Day Care Center II's phone number?

(704) 394-3335.

Where is Beginning Years Day Care Center II?

2728 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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