Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw
401 South Jackson Avenue, Waxhaw, NC
Waxhaw Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 54
- a week, county median
- $116
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About
About Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw Elementary is a licensed child care center in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 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
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 290-1590 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Waxhaw Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $116 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Waxhaw Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #90000441
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection2 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
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 Sep 26, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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. Staff member D.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection6 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. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member D.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 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 Feb 1, 2024
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. R.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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. D.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Waxhaw Elementary
Is Waxhaw Elementary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Waxhaw Elementary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Waxhaw Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Waxhaw Elementary care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Waxhaw Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Waxhaw Elementary's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 290-1590 to confirm.
How much does Waxhaw Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 290-1590 to ask.
What is Waxhaw Elementary's phone number?
(704) 290-1590.
Where is Waxhaw Elementary?
1101 Old Providence Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173. The nearest other daycare we list is Western Union Elementary After School Care, 0.2 miles away.