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3015 Warner Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC
4.3· 41 reviews
Prosperity Guidepost Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Prosperity Guidepost Montessori
Prosperity Guidepost Montessori is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Prosperity Guidepost Montessori 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 Prosperity Guidepost Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003767
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 27 visits · 48 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 8
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 3
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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Sep 21, 2026Inspection7 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.
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
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.
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.
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.
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
- May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
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 Jan 14, 2026
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 Jan 14, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
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 Jan 21, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
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 Feb 21, 2026
- Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
Aug 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
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 for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Apr 2, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 7, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
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 6, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 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. Staff A.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 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. Staff A.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
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 26, 2024
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 22, 2024Inspection5 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
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 Feb 2, 2024
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 Feb 2, 2024
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
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FAQ
Questions about Prosperity Guidepost Montessori
Is Prosperity Guidepost Montessori licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Prosperity Guidepost Montessori last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Prosperity Guidepost Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 15 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Prosperity Guidepost Montessori care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Prosperity Guidepost Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Prosperity Guidepost Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Prosperity Guidepost Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 503-6000 to ask.
What is Prosperity Guidepost Montessori's phone number?
(704) 503-6000.
Where is Prosperity Guidepost Montessori?
4755 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. The nearest other daycare we list is Prosperity Preschool, 0.8 miles away.