Taylor's Playhouse
Charlotte, NC 28205 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Stop Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About First Stop Day Care
First Stop Day Care is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Stop Day Care 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.
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 First Stop Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003956
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 14
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 3
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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- Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
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 Mar 23, 2026
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
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 Mar 23, 2026
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
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 Mar 2, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
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 Feb 20, 2026
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
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 Sep 1, 2025
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 19, 2025
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
May 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
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 Mar 2, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
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 Mar 3, 2025
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 Feb 24, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection5 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 Jul 12, 2024
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 Jul 18, 2024
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
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 Jul 11, 2024
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
Feb 28, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Stop Day Care
Is First Stop Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Stop Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Stop Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 First Stop Day Care care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Stop Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Stop Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Stop Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 347-0036 to ask.
What is First Stop Day Care's phone number?
(704) 347-0036.
Where is First Stop Day Care?
3426 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Everbrook Academy, 0.2 miles away.