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Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw

401 South Jackson Avenue, Waxhaw, NC 28173
licensed capacity
36
a week, county median
$248

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About Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw

Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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 Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000389
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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 Apr 14, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

  4. Jan 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  7. May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw

Is Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw licensed?

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

When was Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw care for?

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

Does Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 843-2317 to confirm.

How much does Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 843-2317 to ask.

What is Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw's phone number?

(704) 843-2317.

Where is Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw?

401 South Jackson Avenue, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is Waxhaw Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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