Lockwood Development Center
208 Plymouth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
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Walter G Byers Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $171
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About Walter G Byers Elementary
Walter G Byers Elementary is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 343-6940 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Walter G Byers Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 Walter G Byers Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #60003470
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
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 May 28, 2026
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Inspection3 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 5, 2025
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 Jun 5, 2025
Sep 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
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 Oct 9, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules 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
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
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 Jun 7, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Walter G Byers Elementary
Is Walter G Byers Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Walter G Byers Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Walter G Byers Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Walter G Byers Elementary care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Walter G Byers Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Walter G Byers Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 343-6940 to confirm.
How much does Walter G Byers Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 343-6940 to ask.
What is Walter G Byers Elementary's phone number?
(980) 343-6940.
Where is Walter G Byers Elementary?
1415 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Alliance Center for Education at Oaklawn, 0.4 miles away.