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Nana's Place University

1825 Back Creek Drive, Charlotte, NC 282134.0· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Nana's Place University

Nana's Place University is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 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

From the state license
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nana's Place University 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.
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 Nana's Place University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003778
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Transportation 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Jul 29, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Transportation

      Children under the age of three participated in off premise activities that involved children being transported in a motor vehicle.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  4. Feb 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  5. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Transportation

      Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Transportation

      Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

  6. Aug 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025

  7. Feb 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024

  9. Mar 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024

    • 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 Mar 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 8, 2024

    • 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. Staff member, C.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Nana's Place University

Is Nana's Place University licensed?

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

When was Nana's Place University last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nana's Place University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Nana's Place University care for?

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

Does Nana's Place University accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Nana's Place University's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nana's Place University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 599-3009 to ask.

What is Nana's Place University's phone number?

(704) 599-3009.

Where is Nana's Place University?

1825 Back Creek Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213. The nearest other daycare we list is Chandler Christian Family Child Care Home, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).