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Charlotte, NC 28212 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Childcare Network #52
- licensed capacity
- 164
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Childcare Network #52
Childcare Network #52 is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 164 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 8 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
- 164 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 | 164 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network #52 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 #52
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 164 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004336
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 15
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
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 Apr 14, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Oct 24, 2025
Sep 30, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
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 Oct 11, 2025
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 Oct 11, 2025
Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Sep 29, 2025
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 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 Jun 3, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
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
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2025
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
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 Jul 11, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2025
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 Sep 29, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection8 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 Sep 3, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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 Sep 4, 2024
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 Sep 3, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Inspection8 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 Sep 3, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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 Sep 4, 2024
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 Sep 3, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jun 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network #52
Is Childcare Network #52 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network #52 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network #52 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 #52 care for?
164, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network #52 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Network #52's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network #52 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 405-3059 to ask.
What is Childcare Network #52's phone number?
(704) 405-3059.
Where is Childcare Network #52?
1901 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Garden, 0.1 miles away.