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Kidding Around Childcare

4101 West Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 282084.3· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Kidding Around Childcare

Kidding Around Childcare is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpen every day

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kidding Around Childcare 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 Kidding Around Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004427
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 22 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

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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  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 21, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

  3. Jul 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2026

  7. May 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 2, 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 Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • 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 Jun 2, 2026

  8. May 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jun 2, 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 Jun 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • 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 Jun 2, 2026

  9. Mar 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 2, 2026

    • 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 Apr 2, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

  10. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kidding Around Childcare

Is Kidding Around Childcare licensed?

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

When was Kidding Around Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidding Around Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Kidding Around Childcare care for?

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

Does Kidding Around Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kidding Around Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidding Around Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 488-1199 to ask.

What is Kidding Around Childcare's phone number?

(704) 488-1199.

Where is Kidding Around Childcare?

4101 West Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208. The nearest other daycare we list is Reid Park, 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).