Providence Baptist Child Development Center
4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC
Open Door School
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Open Door School
Open Door School is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Open Door School 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.
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 Open Door School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #6055153
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
Sep 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
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 Sep 15, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
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 Sep 15, 2025
Feb 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 11, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
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 Feb 21, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
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 Feb 28, 2025
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 Feb 28, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
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 Feb 21, 2025
- Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Open Door School
Is Open Door School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Open Door School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Open Door School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Open Door School care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Open Door School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Open Door School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Open Door School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 364-1521 to ask.
What is Open Door School's phone number?
(704) 364-1521.
Where is Open Door School?
234 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. The nearest other daycare we list is Providence Baptist Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.