Cadence Academy Preschool, Mallard
9625 Mallard Glen Road, Charlotte, NC
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Phelps Love and Care is a licensed home daycare in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Phelps Love and Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $189 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
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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Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.
Corrected during the visit
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
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9625 Mallard Glen Road, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC 28262 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28262 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28262 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28262 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 604-5689 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 604-5689 to ask.
(704) 604-5689.
Charlotte, NC 28262. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.