Ellen Tobin Child Care
Charlotte, NC 28209 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center is a child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Woodlawn Baptist 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).
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
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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Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
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 Jul 29, 2026
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
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 Aug 25, 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 Aug 21, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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 Aug 23, 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 Aug 23, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
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 Aug 7, 2025
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 Aug 7, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025
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 Aug 7, 2025
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 Aug 7, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
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 Feb 7, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
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 Feb 7, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2024
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 Oct 25, 2023
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 Oct 25, 2023
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 Oct 25, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
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 25, 2023
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 Oct 25, 2023
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
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FAQ
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 523-4179 to ask.
(704) 523-4179.
4622 Nations Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. The nearest other daycare we list is The Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.