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University Child Development Center

8303 University Execu PK Dr Ste 450, Charlotte, NC 282623.6· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About University Child Development Center

University Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 9 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

From the state license
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
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

University Child Development 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.
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 University Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6055545
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 65 rules in all · 64 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 20
  • Staff training and qualifications 13
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 2

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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See all 13 visits
  1. May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 9, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 23, 2026

    • 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 Apr 23, 2026

    • 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.

    • 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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 9, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Apr 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 23, 2026

    • 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 Apr 23, 2026

    • 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.

    • 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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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 Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Other rules

      The operator made an effort to falsify information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  8. Nov 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025

  9. Apr 15, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

  10. Nov 20, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 2, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      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 Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

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

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • 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 8, 2024

    • Transportation

      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 May 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024

  3. Dec 5, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 13, 2023

    • 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 13, 2023

    • 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 13, 2023

    • 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 Dec 13, 2023

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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

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 University Child Development Center

Is University Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was University Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has University Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 9 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 University Child Development Center care for?

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

Does University Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are University Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does University Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 549-4029 to ask.

What is University Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 549-4029.

Where is University Child Development Center?

8303 University Execu PK Dr Ste 450, Charlotte, NC 28262. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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