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Metro School
- licensed capacity
- 199
- a week, county median
- $171
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About
About Metro School
Metro School is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 343-5450 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Metro School 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 Metro School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003464
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
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 Mar 25, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Nov 25, 2024Inspection5 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 Dec 3, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
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
- Jun 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Metro School
Is Metro School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Metro School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Metro School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Metro School care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Metro School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Metro School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 343-5450 to confirm.
How much does Metro School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 343-5450 to ask.
What is Metro School's phone number?
(980) 343-5450.
Where is Metro School?
405 South Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The nearest other daycare we list is MECK Pre-K, 0.4 miles away.