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Step by step in homedaycare

Charlotte, NC 28215 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$189

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About

About Step by step in homedaycare

Step by step in homedaycare is a licensed home daycare in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Step by step in homedaycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $189 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 Step by step in homedaycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004247
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      A health care professional's or parent's waiver of the requirement that all infants be placed on their backs for sleeping did not contain the required information as indicated in rule 10A NCAC 09 .1724(e)

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Transportation

      Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Written feeding schedule was not on file for each child under 15 months of age and/or was not updated regularly to reflect changes in the child's needs.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  4. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Safe sleep policy did not contain the required information as indicated in rule .1724(a)(1-12).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not complete and maintained in the child's file and/or were not signed by the person completing it and by the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  6. Jun 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024

  7. Dec 15, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Other rules

      The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

    • Transportation

      Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2023

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 Step by step in homedaycare

Is Step by step in homedaycare licensed?

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

When was Step by step in homedaycare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Step by step in homedaycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 7 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 Step by step in homedaycare care for?

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

Does Step by step in homedaycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Step by step in homedaycare's hours?

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

How much does Step by step in homedaycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 501-7256 to ask.

What is Step by step in homedaycare's phone number?

(704) 501-7256.

Where is Step by step in homedaycare?

Charlotte, NC 28215. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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