Kimberly Ratchford's Family Day Care Home
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Carter’s Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
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About
About Carter’s Child Care
Carter’s Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 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 28 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carter’s Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $189 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 Carter’s Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004161
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 28 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
The operator did not review the plan for emergency procedures with additional caregivers and substitutes prior to allowing them to care for children, and when the plan is revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Negative TB test or screening results for all operators were not available.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
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
Prior to an individual assuming caregiving responsibilities, the operator did not review the child care requirements, including the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and/or have a signed and dated statement which attests that a review of the requirements was completed on file in the home available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2024
Apr 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Operator did not keep records of monthly fire drills, quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills, incident reports, incident logs, accurate attendance, emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or playground inspections monthly outdoor safety checks for a minimum of one year.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023
Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carter’s Child Care
Is Carter’s Child Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carter’s Child Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carter’s Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Carter’s Child Care care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carter’s Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Carter’s Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carter’s Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 891-6717 to ask.
What is Carter’s Child Care's phone number?
(704) 891-6717.
Where is Carter’s Child Care?
Charlotte, NC 28216. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.