Phelps Love and Care
Charlotte, NC 28262 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids R Kids #5 NC
- licensed capacity
- 245
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Kids R Kids #5 NC
Kids R Kids #5 NC is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 245 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 27 rules across 8 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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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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 245 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids R Kids #5 NC 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 Kids R Kids #5 NC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 245 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002188
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 14, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
Corrected during the visit
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
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 24, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Jul 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
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 Jan 25, 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 Jan 25, 2024
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 Jan 25, 2024
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 Jan 25, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Kids R Kids #5 NC
Is Kids R Kids #5 NC licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids R Kids #5 NC last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids R Kids #5 NC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Kids R Kids #5 NC care for?
245, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids R Kids #5 NC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids R Kids #5 NC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids R Kids #5 NC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 503-4001 to ask.
What is Kids R Kids #5 NC's phone number?
(704) 503-4001.
Where is Kids R Kids #5 NC?
2115 Ben Craig Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of America Charlotte, under 0.1 miles away.