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Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $189
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About Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home
Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home 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.
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 26 rules across 6 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
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 527-6090 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home 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.
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 Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6005651
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Feb 23, 2026
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
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 Aug 4, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.
Corrected during the visit
The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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 from the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years.
Corrected during the visit
When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
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 Sep 16, 2024
Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 5, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
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 Mar 18, 2024
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 18, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home
Is Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 527-6090 to confirm.
How much does Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 527-6090 to ask.
What is Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home's phone number?
(704) 527-6090.
Where is Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home?
Charlotte, NC 28210. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.