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Goddard School at Ballantyne
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Goddard School at Ballantyne
Goddard School at Ballantyne is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 8 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Goddard School at Ballantyne 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 Goddard School at Ballantyne
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002511
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
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
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 Jun 4, 2026
May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
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
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 Jun 4, 2026
Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
Aug 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
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
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Dec 17, 2024
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2024
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Sep 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 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.
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
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection10 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 Nov 22, 2023
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
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 Nov 22, 2023
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Goddard School at Ballantyne
Is Goddard School at Ballantyne licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Goddard School at Ballantyne last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Goddard School at Ballantyne had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Goddard School at Ballantyne care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Goddard School at Ballantyne accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Goddard School at Ballantyne's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Goddard School at Ballantyne cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 544-1998 to ask.
What is Goddard School at Ballantyne's phone number?
(704) 544-1998.
Where is Goddard School at Ballantyne?
13820 Ballantyne Corporate Pla, Charlotte, NC 28277. The nearest other daycare we list is Day care, 0.5 miles away.