Jean's Small World Day Care Home
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
David Cox Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 72
- a week, county median
- $171
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About David Cox Elementary
David Cox Elementary is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 343-6540 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
David Cox Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 David Cox Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003385
- Also at this site
- Facility #60000375: Child care center
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 21 visits · 59 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Records and paperwork 16
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Background checks 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 21 visits
- Sep 30, 2026InspectionFacility #60000375No rules cited
Sep 16, 2026InspectionFacility #600033852 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Sep 16, 2026InspectionFacility #600033852 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Sep 10, 2026InspectionFacility #600033857 rules cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20).
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
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
May 18, 2026InspectionFacility #600003752 rules cited
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 May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
May 18, 2026InspectionFacility #600033851 rule cited
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
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionFacility #60000375No rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionFacility #60003385No rules cited
Sep 23, 2025InspectionFacility #600033852 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionFacility #60000375No rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
Apr 9, 2025InspectionFacility #600033858 rules cited
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 Apr 21, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
Oct 30, 2024InspectionFacility #600003751 rule cited
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
Sep 26, 2024InspectionFacility #600033858 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
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 Oct 1, 2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Jun 5, 2024InspectionFacility #600033853 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
- May 30, 2024InspectionFacility #60000375No rules cited
Mar 19, 2024InspectionFacility #600033854 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Mar 8, 2024InspectionFacility #600033856 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Feb 8, 2024InspectionFacility #600033855 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Jan 8, 2024InspectionFacility #600033854 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Nov 20, 2023InspectionFacility #600033856 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023
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 Dec 12, 2023
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionFacility #60000375No rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near David Cox Elementary
Little Tykes Home Day Care
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tutus and Ties Childcare Center
Charlotte, NC 28269 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sozo Academy
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Cyclone
Charlotte, NC 28269 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Majestic Hearts Childcare
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Karen's World of Joy
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Inspired Minds Daycare
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
S & E Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC 28269 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Questions about David Cox Elementary
Is David Cox Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was David Cox Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has David Cox Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 15 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 David Cox Elementary care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does David Cox Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are David Cox Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 343-6540 to confirm.
How much does David Cox Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 343-6540 to ask.
What is David Cox Elementary's phone number?
(980) 343-6540.
Where is David Cox Elementary?
4215 David Cox Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutus and Ties Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.