Ellen Tobin Child Care
Charlotte, NC 28209 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About The Early Learning Center
The Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Early Learning 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.
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 The Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60000879
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 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).
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 28, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 5, 2024
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 Aug 5, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 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
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FAQ
Questions about The Early Learning Center
Is The Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Early Learning Center care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 529-5397 to ask.
What is The Early Learning Center's phone number?
(704) 529-5397.
Where is The Early Learning Center?
4304 S Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28217. The nearest other daycare we list is Dream Children I, 0.3 miles away.