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Primrose School of South Charlotte

15933 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 282774.6· 101 reviews
licensed capacity
185
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About

About Primrose School of South Charlotte

Primrose School of South Charlotte is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
185 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity185 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of South Charlotte 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 Primrose School of South Charlotte

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
185 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003859
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026

  2. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 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 Apr 15, 2026

  5. Aug 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 8, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Crib sheets were not changed as needed or at least daily.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  6. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Aug 28, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

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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Questions about Primrose School of South Charlotte

Is Primrose School of South Charlotte licensed?

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

When was Primrose School of South Charlotte last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of South Charlotte had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Primrose School of South Charlotte care for?

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

Does Primrose School of South Charlotte accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primrose School of South Charlotte's hours?

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

How much does Primrose School of South Charlotte cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 426-3652 to ask.

What is Primrose School of South Charlotte's phone number?

(704) 426-3652.

Where is Primrose School of South Charlotte?

15933 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277.

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