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Charlotte, NC 28205 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Joyland Academy
- licensed capacity
- 15
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Joyland Academy
Joyland Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 15 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyland Academy 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 Joyland Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 15 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002477
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Jul 7, 2025
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
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 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 Jul 15, 2024
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 Jul 15, 2024
- Feb 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
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 Jan 22, 2024
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 Jan 21, 2024
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 Jan 25, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Joyland Academy
Is Joyland Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Joyland Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyland Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Joyland Academy care for?
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyland Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyland Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joyland Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 713-8759 to ask.
What is Joyland Academy's phone number?
(704) 713-8759.
Where is Joyland Academy?
1723 Beckwith Place, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Plaza Baptist Children's Center, 0.4 miles away.