Kimberly Ratchford's Family Day Care Home
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Beginning Years Daycare IV
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Beginning Years Daycare IV
Beginning Years Daycare IV is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 6 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beginning Years Daycare IV 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.
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 Beginning Years Daycare IV
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002063
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 10, 2026
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 Apr 10, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
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 Apr 10, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 10, 2026
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 Apr 10, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
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 Apr 10, 2026
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 23, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
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
Apr 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Apr 29, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
Jan 31, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 31, 2024
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 Jan 31, 2024
Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 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.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Beginning Years Daycare IV
Is Beginning Years Daycare IV licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beginning Years Daycare IV last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beginning Years Daycare IV had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Daycare IV care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Beginning Years Daycare IV accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beginning Years Daycare IV's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beginning Years Daycare IV cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 398-8200 to ask.
What is Beginning Years Daycare IV's phone number?
(704) 398-8200.
Where is Beginning Years Daycare IV?
5416 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is The Willow Oaks Academy, under 0.1 miles away.