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Lockwood Development Center

208 Plymouth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 282064.3· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Lockwood Development Center

Lockwood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 7 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

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lockwood Development 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 Lockwood Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
42 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002664
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 14
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Transportation 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

    • 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 Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2026

    • 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 Jan 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025

  4. Jan 28, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • 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 Jan 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 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 Jan 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • 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 Feb 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

  5. Jun 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jul 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

  6. Jun 6, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 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

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

  7. Feb 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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

  8. Feb 2, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • 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 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • 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 Feb 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application was not signed by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 20, 2024

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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Questions about Lockwood Development Center

Is Lockwood Development Center licensed?

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

When was Lockwood Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lockwood Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Lockwood Development Center care for?

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

Does Lockwood Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lockwood Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lockwood Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 207-0201 to ask.

What is Lockwood Development Center's phone number?

(980) 207-0201.

Where is Lockwood Development Center?

208 Plymouth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Palace, 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).