FAIRYLAND ACADEMY

CHARLOTTE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity111
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address2300 EASTWAY DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 (704) 536-4006

CityCHARLOTTE, NC 28205

CountyMecklenburg

Phone(704) 536-4006

Operating details

Capacity111

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 26, 2018

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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2300 EASTWAY DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 (704) 536-4006, CHARLOTTE, NC 28205

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/4/2026

    .0901(g) — Violation #508

    Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 103/4/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #528

    Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    .0604(t) — Violation #805

    Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 103/4/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

    A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 153/4/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808

    The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitored in the outdoor learning environment like a plastic cup, plastic bags, and broken/cracked plastic adult chairs. Snack wrappers were observed on the van floor. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    .0604(q) — Violation #858

    Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A set of diapers was observed in a plastic bag. The plastic was observed accessible to mobile infants and toddlers in space #4. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/4/2026

    .1103(a) — Violation #1052

    Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not obtain the required number of annual in-service hours by their date of hire. The staff member was past due three annual in-service hours. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 103/4/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) — Violation #1123

    All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One van window would not open or close properly. The handle was monitored bent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low riskStandard 103/4/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) — Violation #1302

    Individual applications were not on file for each child. One child was monitored without a child's application completed and on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    .0802(c) — Violation #1311

    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. One child's emergency contacts information was not monitored on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium risk3/4/2026

    .1005(b)(4) — Violation #1322

    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. One child's annual permission to participate in off premises activities was monitored not current. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High risk3/4/2026

    .0801(b) — Violation #1834

    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. One child with a MAP was not attached to the child's application on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

12Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$763/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
  • Capacity: 111
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 8

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