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Matthews, NC 28105 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Network #325
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Childcare Network #325
Childcare Network #325 is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 14 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network #325 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 Childcare Network #325
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004319
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 23 visits · 61 rules in all · 61 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Food and nutrition 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Transportation 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 17, 2026Inspection7 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 Aug 18, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
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 Aug 17, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
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 Aug 10, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 28, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
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 Nov 4, 2025
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 Nov 4, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
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 Oct 30, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
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 Jun 27, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
Jun 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
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 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
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 Dec 23, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
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 Dec 23, 2024
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
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
May 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
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 May 16, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024
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 May 16, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network #325
Is Childcare Network #325 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network #325 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network #325 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 15 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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 Childcare Network #325 care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network #325 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Network #325's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network #325 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 847-5566 to ask.
What is Childcare Network #325's phone number?
(704) 847-5566.
Where is Childcare Network #325?
10540 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is Harbor View Creative Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.