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Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters

2415 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 282054.3· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$251

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About Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters

Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 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 Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002628
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Transportation 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 29, 2026Inspection1 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.

  2. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 9, 2025

    • Transportation

      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 Aug 8, 2025

    • Transportation

      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 Aug 11, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025

  6. May 23, 2025Inspection2 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 Aug 8, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  7. Aug 12, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Aug 12, 2024

    • 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 Aug 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Aug 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

  8. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

    • 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 25, 2024

    • 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 25, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 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 Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters

Is Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters licensed?

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

When was Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters care for?

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

Does Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 563-5656 to ask.

What is Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters' phone number?

(704) 563-5656.

Where is Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Afters?

2415 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairyland Institute of Early Learning, Inc. Presch, under 0.1 miles away.

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