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Charlotte, NC 28205 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Marcia Playmate
- licensed capacity
- 12
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Marcia Playmate
Marcia Playmate is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 567-1411 to confirm.
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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marcia Playmate 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 Marcia Playmate
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002543
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 29 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Safe sleep 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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See all 16 visits
Sep 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
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 Jul 6, 2026
Dec 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
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 Dec 11, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Oct 17, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
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 Oct 18, 2024
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Jul 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Jul 9, 2024
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 Jul 2, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
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 Jul 9, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
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 Jul 9, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
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 Jul 9, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Either drill was not completed at least once every three months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
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 Jan 24, 2024
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 Oct 24, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
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 Oct 24, 2023
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Marcia Playmate
Is Marcia Playmate licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Marcia Playmate last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marcia Playmate had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Marcia Playmate care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Marcia Playmate accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marcia Playmate's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 567-1411 to confirm.
How much does Marcia Playmate cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 567-1411 to ask.
What is Marcia Playmate's phone number?
(704) 567-1411.
Where is Marcia Playmate?
4525 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is It Takes a Village Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.