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Childcare Network #54

430 West Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC 282134.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
171
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Childcare Network #54

Childcare Network #54 is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 171 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
171 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity171 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #54 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 Childcare Network #54

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
171 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004344
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not contain the required health assessment.

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

  5. Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jan 28, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

  6. Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jan 28, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026

  7. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Nov 12, 2025

  8. Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      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 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

  10. Dec 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      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 for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Dec 18, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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 Sep 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  3. Jun 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 25, 2025

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 Childcare Network #54

Is Childcare Network #54 licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #54 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #54 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 #54 care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #54 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childcare Network #54's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childcare Network #54 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 405-4544 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #54's phone number?

(704) 405-4544.

Where is Childcare Network #54?

430 West Sugar Creek, Charlotte, NC 28213. The nearest other daycare we list is Cultural Giving Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

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