FAIRYLAND ACADEMY
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2300 EASTWAY DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 (704) 536-4006
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
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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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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