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Charlotte, NC 28205 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pathway Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 147
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Pathway Preschool
Pathway Preschool is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 12 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 563-7028 to confirm.
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 | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pathway Preschool 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 Pathway Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055687
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 25 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Transportation 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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 1, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
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 Aug 31, 2026
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.
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
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 Aug 25, 2026
- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Facility did not have written operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 12, 2025
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
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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 Sep 19, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024
Jun 10, 2024Inspection7 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pathway Preschool
Is Pathway Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pathway Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pathway Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 12 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Pathway Preschool care for?
147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pathway Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pathway Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 563-7028 to confirm.
How much does Pathway Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 563-7028 to ask.
What is Pathway Preschool's phone number?
(704) 563-7028.
Where is Pathway Preschool?
1131 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sprouts Day Academy, 0.2 miles away.