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Harbor View Creative Learning Center

10836 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 281054.7· 77 reviews
licensed capacity
228
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Harbor View Creative Learning Center

Harbor View Creative Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 228 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, 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
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
228 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Harbor View Creative Learning Center 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 Harbor View Creative Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
228 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004078
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 14 visits
  1. May 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • 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 May 29, 2026

  2. Mar 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  4. Jun 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 5, 2025

    • 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 Jun 5, 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 Jun 5, 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 5, 2025

    • 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 Jun 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Feb 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and/or 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 Feb 27, 2025

    • 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 Feb 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025

  6. Jun 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      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 Jun 23, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2023Inspection8 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 Nov 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Nov 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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 Harbor View Creative Learning Center

Is Harbor View Creative Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Harbor View Creative Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Harbor View Creative Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Harbor View Creative Learning Center care for?

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

Does Harbor View Creative Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Harbor View Creative Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Harbor View Creative Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 339-8804 to ask.

What is Harbor View Creative Learning Center's phone number?

(980) 339-8804.

Where is Harbor View Creative Learning Center?

10836 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The nearest other daycare we list is Moments of Fun Drop-In Childcare, 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).