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The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center

6610 Ware Road, Charlotte, NC 282124.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About

About The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center

The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center 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.
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 The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003874
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas There was no evidence of this requirement in the infant room.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

  5. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Oct 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  8. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 1, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 There were two children's files who did not have updated information. the last updated was in 2021 and in 2022.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. R.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. R.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center

Is The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center care for?

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

Does The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 531-1116 to ask.

What is The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 531-1116.

Where is The Butterfly Garden Child Development Center?

6610 Ware Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdom Kidz Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

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