LITTLE BRIGHT CHILDCARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3815 THE PLAZA CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 (910) 723-2819
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(910) 723-2819
Operating details
Capacity92
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 7, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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3815 THE PLAZA CHARLOTTE, NC 28205 (910) 723-2819, 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
- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/9/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 103/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last DCDEE annual fire inspection on file was dated March 4, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/9/2026
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current lesson plan posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 103/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #526
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was not a current menu posted or available. The menu was printed and posted after lunch during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) — Violation #832
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The posted plan was not current and had designated staff listed who were no longer employed and working at the facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/9/2026
.2820(b) — Violation #840
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. A bottle of White Out was observed on top of the operator's working table in spaces #1-3. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/9/2026
.0605(q) — Violation #859
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection report was not on file for the month of December 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/9/2026
.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. The operator was required eight hours of annual in-service training and provided two hours of training documentation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 103/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) — Violation #1054
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Training hours obtained in 2025 were not documented and tracked on the required DCDEE on-going training tracking tool. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/9/2026
.0607(d)(10) — Violation #1823
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The RTGF was not monitored current. Approximately five children no longer enrolled were still maintained in the file with their emergency contact information/application page. 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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/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: 92
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 4
What parents actually pay
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