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Karen's World of Joy

Charlotte, NC 28269 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$189
Call (704) 641-3572

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About Karen's World of Joy

Karen's World of Joy is a licensed home daycare in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Karen's World of Joy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $189 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 Karen's World of Joy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60001800
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Transportation 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.

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  1. Oct 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

  2. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Microwaves were used to thaw or warm breast milk, baby food, formula, or other bottled beverages.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.

      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 Karen's World of Joy

Is Karen's World of Joy licensed?

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

When was Karen's World of Joy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Karen's World of Joy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Karen's World of Joy care for?

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

Does Karen's World of Joy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Karen's World of Joy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 641-3572 to confirm.

How much does Karen's World of Joy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 641-3572 to ask.

What is Karen's World of Joy's phone number?

(704) 641-3572.

Where is Karen's World of Joy?

Charlotte, NC 28269. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).