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The Children's House

412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 280365.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$251

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About The Children's House

The Children's House is a licensed child care center in Davidson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:25 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:25 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:25 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:25 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:25 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:25 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's House has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 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 Children's House

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003673
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 28, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • 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 Mar 2, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

  4. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

  6. Sep 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 11, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 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 Sep 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Sep 20, 2024

  7. May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

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 The Children's House

Is The Children's House licensed?

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

When was The Children's House last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 House care for?

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

Does The Children's House accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Children's House's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:25 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 975-6753 to ask.

What is The Children's House's phone number?

(704) 975-6753.

Where is The Children's House?

412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC 28036. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's House Montessori Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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