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Building Dreams Child Development

Shelby, NC 28152 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
5
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128

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About Building Dreams Child Development

Building Dreams Child Development is a licensed home daycare in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Dreams Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Cleveland County has a median price of $128 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.
Cleveland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$159
Home daycare$128

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$131
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$62

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 Building Dreams Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#23000457
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 6 visits
  1. Jun 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026

  2. Jan 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026

  3. Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

  6. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo 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 Building Dreams Child Development

Is Building Dreams Child Development licensed?

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

When was Building Dreams Child Development last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Dreams Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Building Dreams Child Development care for?

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

Does Building Dreams Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Building Dreams Child Development's hours?

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

How much does Building Dreams Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 406-9679 to ask.

What is Building Dreams Child Development's phone number?

(704) 406-9679.

Where is Building Dreams Child Development?

Shelby, NC 28152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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