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Calvary Church Child Development Center

5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 282263.4· 16 reviews
capacity
528
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Calvary Church Child Development Center

Calvary Church Child Development Center is a child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 528 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license
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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
528 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Capacity528 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Calvary Church Child Development Center 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 Calvary Church Child Development Center

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
528 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6055594
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 13
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2026

  2. Jan 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026

    • 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

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection5 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 Aug 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

    • 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

    • 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

      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 Aug 27, 2025

  4. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

  6. Jan 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include evacuation diagrams showing how the staff, children, and any other individuals who may be present will evacuate during an emergency.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • 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 Jan 27, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  7. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Oct 17, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were stored above food.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

    • 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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Nov 4, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 23, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

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

      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 Feb 5, 2024

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 Calvary Church Child Development Center

Is Calvary Church Child Development Center licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Calvary Church Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Calvary Church Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Calvary Church Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Calvary Church Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Calvary Church Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Calvary Church Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 543-1200 to ask.

What is Calvary Church Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 543-1200.

Where is Calvary Church Child Development Center?

5801 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226. The nearest other daycare we list is McAlpine Elementary A.S.E.P., 0.8 miles away.

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