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9814 Packard Street, Pineville, NC
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Sterling Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 108
- a week, county median
- $171
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About
About Sterling Elementary
Sterling Elementary is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 108 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 343-3636 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sterling Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 Sterling Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #60003467
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 37 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
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 Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 13, 2025
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 Nov 13, 2025
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
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 Mar 14, 2025
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 Mar 14, 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 Feb 11, 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 Feb 6, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2024Inspection12 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 Dec 20, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
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 Mar 14, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
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 Dec 9, 2024
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 Dec 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
May 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
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 Jan 9, 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
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Sterling Elementary
Is Sterling Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sterling Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sterling Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Sterling Elementary care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Sterling Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sterling Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 343-3636 to confirm.
How much does Sterling Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 343-3636 to ask.
What is Sterling Elementary's phone number?
(980) 343-3636.
Where is Sterling Elementary?
9701 China Grove Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28134. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Child Academy, 0.1 miles away.