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Charlotte, NC 28202 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool
Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 7 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 87 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 | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool 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 Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 87 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003336
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
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 Jun 2, 2026
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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 Apr 15, 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 Apr 7, 2026
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 7, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026
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 Apr 11, 2026
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 Apr 22, 2026
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2025Inspection8 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 Apr 17, 2025
Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 14, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Mar 31, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The center did not report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Facility did not follow written operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
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 Apr 6, 2025
- Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule 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
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 15, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 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 Apr 11, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
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 Apr 17, 2024
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
Corrected during the visit
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
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.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
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 Apr 12, 2024
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 Apr 12, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
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 16, 2024
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
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 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool
Is Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 451-8087 to ask.
What is Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool's phone number?
(704) 451-8087.
Where is Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool?
1411 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. The nearest other daycare we list is The Mothership Preschool, 0.1 miles away.