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Charlotte, NC 28212 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Safe Hands Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Safe Hands Learning Center
Safe Hands Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Safe Hands Learning 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.
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 Safe Hands Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002705
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 14 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Aug 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance, children were not checked on attendance sheet.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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
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 Sep 19, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
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FAQ
Questions about Safe Hands Learning Center
Is Safe Hands Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Safe Hands Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Safe Hands Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Safe Hands Learning Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Safe Hands Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Safe Hands Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Safe Hands Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 531-8019 to ask.
What is Safe Hands Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 531-8019.
Where is Safe Hands Learning Center?
6116 Vernedale Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. The nearest other daycare we list is Marcia Playmate, 0.5 miles away.