FIRST STOP DAYCARE #3
CHARLOTTE, NC·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address517 DERRYDOWNE DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28213 (704) 904-2671
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(704) 904-2671
Operating details
Capacity8
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 25, 2022
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
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Location
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517 DERRYDOWNE DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28213 (704) 904-2671, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
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: 3/23/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk3/23/2026
.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. A bike in the outdoor learning environment had a broken plastic seat. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/23/2026
.1720(a)(7) — Violation #709
Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The sink counter in the bathroom was broken. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(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
$913/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: 4
What parents actually pay
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