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Charlotte, NC 28205 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Merry Oaks International Academy
- licensed capacity
- 108
- a week, county median
- $171
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About Merry Oaks International Academy
Merry Oaks International Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 108 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 343-6422 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Merry Oaks International Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 Merry Oaks International Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #60003557
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
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Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.
- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
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 Nov 7, 2025
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 Oct 24, 2025
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 Oct 24, 2025
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 Oct 10, 2025
May 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Jun 18, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 16, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
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 17, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 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, 2024
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 19, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
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 Oct 30, 2023
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 30, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
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 Oct 30, 2023
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 30, 2023
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
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 Oct 30, 2023
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Merry Oaks International Academy
Is Merry Oaks International Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Merry Oaks International Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Merry Oaks International Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Merry Oaks International Academy care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Merry Oaks International Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Merry Oaks International Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 343-6422 to confirm.
How much does Merry Oaks International Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 343-6422 to ask.
What is Merry Oaks International Academy's phone number?
(704) 343-6422.
Where is Merry Oaks International Academy?
3508 Draper Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Greater Enrichment Merry Oaks Afterschool Program, under 0.1 miles away.