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National Child Care Institute

9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 281055.0· 24 reviews
capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$251

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About National Child Care Institute

National Child Care Institute is a child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 64 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Capacity64 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

National Child Care Institute has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 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 National Child Care Institute

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003427
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jun 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jul 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2025

  4. Mar 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 26, 2025

    • 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 Mar 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2025

  5. Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A violation was found for which there is no item number. Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

  6. Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

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 National Child Care Institute

Is National Child Care Institute licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was National Child Care Institute last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has National Child Care Institute had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 National Child Care Institute care for?

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

Does National Child Care Institute accept child care subsidies?

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

What are National Child Care Institute's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does National Child Care Institute cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 553-7272 to ask.

What is National Child Care Institute's phone number?

(704) 553-7272.

Where is National Child Care Institute?

9908 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105.

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