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The Children's Courtyard #3212
- licensed capacity
- 264
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $258
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About
About The Children's Courtyard #3212
The Children's Courtyard #3212 is a licensed child care center in Harrisburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 264 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 34 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 14 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
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 264 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 264 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Children's Courtyard #3212 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 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$258
Home daycare$174
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$172
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for The Children's Courtyard #3212
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 264 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13000517
Summary
34 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 34 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 8
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Food and nutrition 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
May 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
May 13, 2026Inspection25 rules cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19)
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
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 May 29, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered in a manner not authorized by the child's parent, physician or other authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
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 May 29, 2026
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 Jul 2, 2026
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 Jul 2, 2026
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 May 29, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2026
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 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 18, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
Corrected during the visit
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 1, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Jun 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jul 2, 2024
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jun 4, 2024
- Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Children's Courtyard #3212
Is The Children's Courtyard #3212 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Children's Courtyard #3212 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 34 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Children's Courtyard #3212 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 15 of 34 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Children's Courtyard #3212 care for?
264, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Children's Courtyard #3212 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Children's Courtyard #3212's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Children's Courtyard #3212 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 455-2533 to ask.
What is The Children's Courtyard #3212's phone number?
(704) 455-2533.
Where is The Children's Courtyard #3212?
3650 Ruckus Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Children’s Academy, 0.3 miles away.