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Childcare Network #96

210 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC 281054.1· 61 reviews
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About

About Childcare Network #96

Childcare Network #96 is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Childcare Network #96 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 #96

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004324
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 17, 2026

    • 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 Jun 16, 2026

  5. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2026

    • Transportation

      For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Transportation

      Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026

  8. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 3, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Feb 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  10. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

  2. Jun 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 30, 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 Jun 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      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 30, 2025

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 17, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 27, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025

  4. Jun 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      School-age program did not have a plan of off premise activities or did not include in the plan the location, purpose, time and date, person in charge, and telephone number or how to contact person in charge.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • 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 Jul 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024

  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Mar 21, 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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Questions about Childcare Network #96

Is Childcare Network #96 licensed?

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

When was Childcare Network #96 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childcare Network #96 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 #96 care for?

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

Does Childcare Network #96 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Childcare Network #96's hours?

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

How much does Childcare Network #96 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 847-9484 to ask.

What is Childcare Network #96's phone number?

(704) 847-9484.

Where is Childcare Network #96?

210 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabeth Lane Elementary ASEP, 0.6 miles away.

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