LEAFSPRING SCHOOL
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address9829 PROVIDENCE ROAD WEST CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 (704) 909-4525
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(704) 909-4525
Websitewww.rainbowstation.org
Operating details
Capacity158
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 8, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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9829 PROVIDENCE ROAD WEST CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 (704) 909-4525, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
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: 6/22/2026
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- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 106/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medical authorization for one child in space #2 did not include the time frame, where and when to apply the diaper cream. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/22/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1034
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire on file was dated September 3, 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/22/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
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. One staff member's emergency information on file was dated September 3, 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 106/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan had been completed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/22/2026
GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child had a medical report on file that a physician had completed the bottom portion however, the top portion was not completed and signed by a parent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk6/22/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A staff roster including all staff members has not been completed in the NC DHHS Automated Background Check Management System. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/22/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted March 16, 2026. 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.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/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: 158
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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