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Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ms. Suzy’s Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Ms. Suzy’s Day Care
Ms. Suzy’s Day Care 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.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 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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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Ms. Suzy’s Day Care 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 Ms. Suzy’s Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60000513
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection4 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.
Corrected during the visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2024Inspection6 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. S.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
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. S.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 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
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Suzy’s Day Care
Is Ms. Suzy’s Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ms. Suzy’s Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Suzy’s Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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. Suzy’s Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Suzy’s Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms. Suzy’s Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms. Suzy’s Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 277-5800 to ask.
What is Ms. Suzy’s Day Care's phone number?
(704) 277-5800.
Where is Ms. Suzy’s Day Care?
4939 Hamilton Circle, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Future Generations II, 0.2 miles away.