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Charlotte, NC 28202 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Pride -N- Joy Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Pride -N- Joy Day Care
Pride -N- Joy Day Care is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 8 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pride -N- Joy Day Care 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 Pride -N- Joy Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60000902
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Food and nutrition 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safe sleep 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Feb 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
Aug 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 11, 2025
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 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 28, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
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
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2025
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Dec 20, 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 Aug 5, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
The operator made an effort to falsify information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Apr 24, 2024Inspection12 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 May 8, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 3, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
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 May 7, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection9 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 Jan 23, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pride -N- Joy Day Care
Is Pride -N- Joy Day Care licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pride -N- Joy Day Care last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pride -N- Joy Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 8 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Pride -N- Joy Day Care care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Pride -N- Joy Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pride -N- Joy Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pride -N- Joy Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 347-4704 to ask.
What is Pride -N- Joy Day Care's phone number?
(704) 347-4704.
Where is Pride -N- Joy Day Care?
229 Fox St, Charlotte, NC 28204. The nearest other daycare we list is Pride and Joy After School Enrichment, under 0.1 miles away.