Beginning Years Daycare IV
5416 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
4.3· 7 reviews
The Willow Oaks Academy
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About The Willow Oaks Academy
The Willow Oaks Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Willow Oaks Academy 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.
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 Willow Oaks Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003963
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 14 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Transportation 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026
May 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
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).
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 14, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
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
Apr 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2025
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 31, 2025
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 Jan 31, 2025
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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- Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection8 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 May 22, 2024
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 May 22, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 22, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Willow Oaks Academy
Is The Willow Oaks Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Willow Oaks Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Willow Oaks Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 11 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Willow Oaks Academy care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Willow Oaks Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Willow Oaks Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Willow Oaks Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 225-7030 to ask.
What is The Willow Oaks Academy's phone number?
(980) 225-7030.
Where is The Willow Oaks Academy?
5432 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Beginning Years Daycare IV, under 0.1 miles away.