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SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw

9917 Rea Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$248

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About SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw

SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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 SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000555
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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.

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  1. Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. Staff member S.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026

    • 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 Jun 24, 2026

    • 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 Jun 24, 2026

    • 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 Jul 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

    • 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 Jul 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jul 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Jun 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

  3. Feb 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  4. Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025

  6. Aug 5, 2025Inspection8 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 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Individual applications were not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • 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 Aug 18, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      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 Aug 18, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

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 SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw

Is SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw licensed?

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

When was SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw care for?

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

Does SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 937-2050 to confirm.

How much does SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 937-2050 to ask.

What is SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw's phone number?

(919) 937-2050.

Where is SPANISH FOR FUN! Waxhaw?

9917 Rea Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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