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Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center

5842 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$284

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About Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center

Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ms. C's Playcare Daycare 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).

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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 Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004443
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 30 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

  2. Sep 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

  3. Sep 14, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026

  4. Aug 31, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  5. Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Aug 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

  7. Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center

Is Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 665-9163 to confirm.

How much does Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 665-9163 to ask.

What is Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center's phone number?

(704) 665-9163.

Where is Ms. C's Playcare Daycare Center?

5842 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215. The nearest other daycare we list is Nehemiah's Builders 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).