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Providence Preparatory School- Westbury Building

providenceprepschool.com

At a glance

  • Large Creative Curriculum center, licensed for 176 children.
  • Tuition Infant $2,495, toddler $2,395, preschool $2,035 a month, full time. See costs
  • Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What to know

They serve: six weeks to five years old (their website).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 9 of its 13 licensing inspections since September 2023.

See each inspection

Licensing inspections

  • Aug 4, 20263 citations
    • Citation
      • “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. In Space 6, flashlights with easily accessible batteries were stored on a counter lower than five (5) feet.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “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. In Spaces 1 and 2 bottles stored in plastic baggies were accessible to children in unlocked refrigerator. In Space 1, a plastic bag was stored in a child's backpack accessible to children. In Space 5 stickers in plastic wrap were on a counter accessible to children.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, a child with a Medical Action Plan did not have prescribed Benadryl on site.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/6/2026

  • Mar 30, 2026Nothing cited
  • Feb 17, 2026Nothing cited
  • Jan 13, 2026Nothing cited
  • Jan 5, 20261 citation
    • Citation
      • “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 8, on December 16, 2025 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom during a transition to outdoor play for three (3) minutes and forty-five (45) seconds.”

        Violation corrected during visit

  • Sep 11, 2025Nothing cited
  • Aug 28, 20251 citation
    • Citation
      • “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 4, on August 26, 2025 at approximately 9:03 am, a child was left unattended and alone in the classroom serving toddlers during a routine fire drill.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2025

  • Aug 19, 20255 citations
    • Citation
      • “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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 1 and Space 2, feeding schedules were not updated to include baby food for two (2) children enrolled.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

    • Citation
      • “Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 2, a diaper cream expired 7/2025 and in Space 5, Aquaphor expired 6/2025 and Aquaphor expired 7/2025.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

    • Citation
      • “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. In Spaces 1, 2, and 6 sheet protectors, diapers wrapped in plastic and grocery bags with clothing were accessible to children.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

    • Citation
      • “Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Spaces 1 and 2, on Monday, August 18, 2025 , it was documented that three (3) children were not initially placed on their back when placed in the crib.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

  • Apr 15, 20254 citations
    • Citation
      • “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. In Space 6, Aquaphor found in a back pack accessible to children.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

    • Citation
      • “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. In Spaces 1 and 3 sheet protectors were accessible to children under three. In Spaces 4 and 5 construction paper wrapped in plastic was accessible to children under three. In Space 6 soiled clothes in grocery store bags were hanging in the bathroom accessible to children.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

    • Citation
      • “All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member had an health questionnaire on file that expired 1/30/2025.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

    • Citation
      • “Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member's health and safety training expired 4/13/2025.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

  • Sep 10, 20243 citations
    • Citation
      • “Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #9, Neosporin First Aid Ointment was located in a staff member's backpack located in a basket on the floor.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #11, a bottle of Benadryl and a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

    • Citation
      • “Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's hire date was July 1, 2024, however the medical report was dated July 12, 2023.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

  • Mar 25, 20241 citation
    • Citation
      • “On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member had a TB screening form on file signed by a doctor however, each question on the form had not been answered.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

  • Feb 6, 20241 citation
    • Citation
      • “Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On 1/25/24, three infants bottles were confused causing two infants to be fed the wrong bottle.”

        Violation corrected during visit

  • Sep 14, 20233 citations
    • Citation
      • “Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Three steering wheels located on the playground were not secure causing a pinching hazard.”

        Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023

    • Citation
      • “Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6, there was a container with diaper creams located on the bottom shelf of the changing table instead of 5 feet above the floor.”

        Violation corrected during visit

    • Citation
      • “Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's annual evaluation and staff development plan was not completed annually. The evaluation/development plan was due May 2023 however was completed August 2023.”

        Violation corrected during visit

The state cited rules at 9 of this center's 13 inspections. Most Charlotte-area centers inspected 10 or more times had rules cited at some but not all of theirs, as this center did: more than 99% of 271.

How all 271 Charlotte-area centers inspected 10 or more times compare

Of the 271 Charlotte-area centers the state inspected 10 or more times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • Someover 99%This center
  • Allunder 1%
Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
August 4, 2026
On file
13 visits since September 2023 — 4 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 22 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
Most serious
North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.

Aug 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · August 4, 2026

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. In Space 6, flashlights with easily accessible batteries were stored on a counter lower than five (5) feet.

Violation corrected during visit

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. In Spaces 1 and 2 bottles stored in plastic baggies were accessible to children in unlocked refrigerator. In Space 1, a plastic bag was stored in a child's backpack accessible to children. In Space 5 stickers in plastic wrap were on a counter accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 2, a child with a Medical Action Plan did not have prescribed Benadryl on site.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/6/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Mar 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Feb 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jan 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jan 2026 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · January 5, 2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 8, on December 16, 2025 a child was left unsupervised in a classroom during a transition to outdoor play for three (3) minutes and forty-five (45) seconds.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Aug 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · August 28, 2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 4, on August 26, 2025 at approximately 9:03 am, a child was left unattended and alone in the classroom serving toddlers during a routine fire drill.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Aug 2025 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · August 19, 2025

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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection.

Violation corrected during visit

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 1 and Space 2, feeding schedules were not updated to include baby food for two (2) children enrolled.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 2, a diaper cream expired 7/2025 and in Space 5, Aquaphor expired 6/2025 and Aquaphor expired 7/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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. In Spaces 1, 2, and 6 sheet protectors, diapers wrapped in plastic and grocery bags with clothing were accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Spaces 1 and 2, on Monday, August 18, 2025 , it was documented that three (3) children were not initially placed on their back when placed in the crib.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Apr 2025 Unannounced visit 4 findings

Unannounced visit · April 15, 2025

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. In Space 6, Aquaphor found in a back pack accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

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. In Spaces 1 and 3 sheet protectors were accessible to children under three. In Spaces 4 and 5 construction paper wrapped in plastic was accessible to children under three. In Space 6 soiled clothes in grocery store bags were hanging in the bathroom accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member had an health questionnaire on file that expired 1/30/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member's health and safety training expired 4/13/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2024 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · September 10, 2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #9, Neosporin First Aid Ointment was located in a staff member's backpack located in a basket on the floor.

Violation corrected during visit

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #11, a bottle of Benadryl and a bottle of Allergy Relief medication was not in the manufacturer's original packaging.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One new staff member's hire date was July 1, 2024, however the medical report was dated July 12, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Mar 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · March 25, 2024

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member had a TB screening form on file signed by a doctor however, each question on the form had not been answered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Feb 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · February 6, 2024

Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. On 1/25/24, three infants bottles were confused causing two infants to be fed the wrong bottle.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Sep 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · September 14, 2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Three steering wheels located on the playground were not secure causing a pinching hazard.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #6, there was a container with diaper creams located on the bottom shelf of the changing table instead of 5 feet above the floor.

Violation corrected during visit

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member's annual evaluation and staff development plan was not completed annually. The evaluation/development plan was due May 2023 however was completed August 2023.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003631 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

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What it costs

Infant$2,495
Toddler$2,395
Preschool$2,035

Charlotte-area comparison hidden: too few providers here publish a full-time price for this age.

Providence Preparatory School- Westbury BuildingMost Charlotte-area prices (middle 80%)

Monthly, full time. The band is the middle 80% of Charlotte-area full-time prices for that age; 12 infant and 12 toddler programs publish one.

Application fee
$300
Siblings
10% off tuition of the oldest children's tuition when more than two children are enrolled

A day here

Meals
Nutrition program complies with USDA standards; offers a standard vegetarian menu option (no other customization)
Diapers, calendar, schedule and one more
Diapers
Parents may not change their child's diaper inside PPS buildings without advance approval and adherence to the posted county-mandated diaper changing procedure
Calendar
Year round
Schedule
Full-day
Closed
13 holidays and breaks a year
DatesNew Year's Day, MLK holiday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th & 5th, last Friday in August (staff volunteer day), Labor Day, fall break, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

How they teach

Creative Curriculum and STEAM

“deepened my passion for high-quality Christian childcare and early STEAM education”

Who cares for your child

Betsy Weathersbee (Co-Founder) since 2013, Samantha Mathews (Curriculum Coordinator), 10 years in early childhood and Julie Wilkinson (Administrative Support Coordinator), 32 years in early childhood.

13 years · Charlotte-area median 22, among 32 that publish

Policies

Biting
Excessive biting is listed as grounds for a child's dismissal from the program
Special needs
Not an inclusion school; not staffed with teachers specifically trained in inclusionary strategies, but will attempt reasonable accommodations

Details

Phone
(704) 391-9700
Address
3051 Providence Road, Charlotte, 28211
License
60003631
Quality program
Five Star License
Established
2012

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

What it costs

State record

From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

A day here

Policies

Details

  • Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003631 under License Number, and open the result.
  • Website — Checked July 2026 providenceprepschool.com
  • Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 providenceprepschool.com
  • Established — Checked July 2026 providenceprepschool.com
  • Who runs it — Checked October 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003631 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.

Large means the biggest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 605 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 163 to 528 children. Small is 11 to 50; medium is 51 to 162.

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