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Tutor Time Steele Creek

13526 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC 28273
licensed capacity
195
a week, county median
$284

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About Tutor Time Steele Creek

Tutor Time Steele Creek is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tutor Time Steele Creek 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).

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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 Tutor Time Steele Creek

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
195 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003274
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Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 19 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026

  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 12, 2026

  4. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  7. Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Oct 23, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

  8. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025

  10. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. May 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

  2. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Feb 12, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Background checks

      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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  6. Jun 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024

  7. May 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024

  8. Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024

  9. Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Tutor Time Steele Creek

Is Tutor Time Steele Creek licensed?

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

When was Tutor Time Steele Creek last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tutor Time Steele Creek had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 14 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Tutor Time Steele Creek care for?

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

Does Tutor Time Steele Creek accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tutor Time Steele Creek's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 504-9942 to confirm.

How much does Tutor Time Steele Creek cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 504-9942 to ask.

What is Tutor Time Steele Creek's phone number?

(704) 504-9942.

Where is Tutor Time Steele Creek?

13526 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC 28273. The nearest other daycare we list is Tutor Time on Erwin Road, under 0.1 miles away.

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