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Mallard Creek Learning Center

8765 Browne Road, Charlotte, NC 282693.1· 44 reviews
licensed capacity
187
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Mallard Creek Learning Center

Mallard Creek Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 187 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
187 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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 capacity187 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mallard Creek Learning 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 Mallard Creek Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
187 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002874
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 2
  • 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. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  5. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

  9. Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 28, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Feb 29, 2024

    • 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 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 29, 2024

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      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 Mallard Creek Learning Center

Is Mallard Creek Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Mallard Creek Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mallard Creek Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Mallard Creek Learning Center care for?

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

Does Mallard Creek Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mallard Creek Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mallard Creek Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 948-2046 to ask.

What is Mallard Creek Learning Center's phone number?

(704) 948-2046.

Where is Mallard Creek Learning Center?

8765 Browne Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. The nearest other daycare we list is Mc academy, 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).