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Fran's Kids Day Care #3

1324 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 282163.8· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Fran's Kids Day Care #3

Fran's Kids Day Care #3 is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 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
6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fran's Kids Day Care #3 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 Fran's Kids Day Care #3

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60000891
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 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 Aug 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • 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 28, 2025

  4. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ).

      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 Apr 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  6. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  7. Apr 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 May 14, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Fran's Kids Day Care #3

Is Fran's Kids Day Care #3 licensed?

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

When was Fran's Kids Day Care #3 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fran's Kids Day Care #3 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Fran's Kids Day Care #3 care for?

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

Does Fran's Kids Day Care #3 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fran's Kids Day Care #3's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fran's Kids Day Care #3 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 376-2655 to ask.

What is Fran's Kids Day Care #3's phone number?

(704) 376-2655.

Where is Fran's Kids Day Care #3?

1324 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Marie Annex, 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).