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Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Major Cares Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $189
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About Major Cares Learning Center
Major Cares Learning Center 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.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Major Cares Learning Center 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).
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 Major Cares Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004109
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
An individual sleeping space for resting such as a bed, crib, play pen, cot, mat, or sleeping bag with individual linens was not provided for each pre-school age child who was in care for four hours or more, or for all children if overnight care is provided.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Children were not cared for in space designated as the caregiving area on the floor plan provided by the operator.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant.
Corrected during the visit
Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed a health questionnaire.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Major Cares Learning Center
Is Major Cares Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Major Cares Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Major Cares Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Major Cares Learning Center care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Major Cares Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Major Cares Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Major Cares Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 249-3911 to ask.
What is Major Cares Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 249-3911.
Where is Major Cares Learning Center?
Charlotte, NC 28216. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.