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Precious Playmates Child Development Center

532 Ingle Street, Charlotte, NC 282164.2· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
Call (704) 392-6100Directions

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About Precious Playmates Child Development Center

Precious Playmates Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Playmates Child Development Center 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 Precious Playmates Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
66 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003913
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  2. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2024

  6. Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Jan 22, 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 Precious Playmates Child Development Center

Is Precious Playmates Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Precious Playmates Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Precious Playmates Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Precious Playmates Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Precious Playmates Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Precious Playmates Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Precious Playmates Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 392-6100 to ask.

What is Precious Playmates Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 392-6100.

Where is Precious Playmates Child Development Center?

532 Ingle Street, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.

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