PHELPS LOVE AND CARE
CHARLOTTE, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2442 CELOSIA DR CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 (704) 604-5689
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(704) 604-5689
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 30, 2017
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2442 CELOSIA DR CHARLOTTE, NC 28262 (704) 604-5689, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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 small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk3/6/2026
.1719(a)(1) — Violation #701
All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. Nails were observed loose on the ramp to the shed in the play area posing a hazard to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/6/2026
.1721(e)(5)(A — Violation #714
Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Outdoor checks were not completed for the months of November 2025 - February 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/6/2026
.1721(e)(6) — Violation #921
Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The arrival time was not documented for one (1) child today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/6/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #930
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). One (1) family member's CBC letter expired 8/3/25. The family member was reported as being present weekly during operating hours. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/6/2026
.1719(a)(17) — Violation #1920
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. Animal waste was observed throughout the outdoor play area. 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)
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/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: 8
- Type: Family Child Care Home
- Years in operation: 9
What parents actually pay
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