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Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program

3508 Draper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
licensed capacity
120
a week, county median
$90

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About Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program

Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $90 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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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 Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#60003177
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 13
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

    • 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 Jun 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

    • 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 5, 2026

    • 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 5, 2026

  2. May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025

    • 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 Oct 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025

  4. May 30, 2025Inspection4 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 Sep 9, 2025

    • 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 19, 2025

    • 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 19, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

  5. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • 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 Nov 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 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 Nov 12, 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 Nov 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 30, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 7, 2024

  10. Oct 30, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 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 Jan 29, 2024

    • 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 Dec 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Either drill was not completed at least once every three months.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024

    • Transportation

      For routine transport of children to and from the center, a list of all children being transported was not available at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023

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 Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program

Is Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program licensed?

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

When was Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 334-8518 to confirm.

How much does Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 334-8518 to ask.

What is Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program's phone number?

(704) 334-8518.

Where is Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program?

3508 Draper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Merry Oaks International Academy, 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).