Toddler Time Child Care Inc.

Center · Gastonia · 132 E Hudson Blvd

What kind of place is this?

Size 84 children licensed In the middle half for Charlotte centers, where the middle half licenses 50–162. Measured across 598 Charlotte centers, 2026-08-17.

How this compares

North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 3 of the 7 visits below. Across Charlotte centers it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.

Will it fit our family?

Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Four Star License
License status Active

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
May 20, 2026
On file
7 visits since August 2023 — 4 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 11 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.

May 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jun 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings

Unannounced visit · December 17, 2024

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. One (1) spray bottle of Black Ice Little Trees spray with the warning label “keep away from children” was observed in the transportation vehicle cupholder and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #3a/b, one (1) prescription medication, EpiPenJr. (2pk), had an expiration date of August 2024. In space #4, one (1) prescription inhaler, Ventolin, had an expiration date of November 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, Ruby Davis, employed on February 17, 2011, did not have a current criminal background check on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1b, one (1) child enrolled on February 5, 2024, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review. In space 3a/b, one (1) child enrolled on August 29, 2022, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma or a Medical Action Plan – Allergy and Anaphylaxis on file and available for review. In space #4, one (1) child enrolled on June 17, 2029, did not have a Medical Action Plan – Asthma on file and available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/26/2024

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Jan 2024 Unannounced visit 4 findings

Unannounced visit · January 16, 2024

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, thirteen (13) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes table food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, eleven (11) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume breast milk at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility. Per the infant feeding plan, one (1) infant, seven (7) months of age enrolled in Space #1b, is to consume formula at the facility. Per teacher report, the infant consumes baby food while at the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #3a/b, two (2) outlets on a surge protector on top of the cubbies, and three (3) outlets on a surge protector on the teacher’s desk were not covered with safety plugs.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 5, 2022, was last updated on May 2, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on April 10, 2019, was last updated on April 8, 2019.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on September 1, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated March 18, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/23/2024

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Aug 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · August 21, 2023

No longer displayed by the state

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The Medication Administration Permission Form and the Medication Administration Record for one (1) medication, last administered on June 28, 2023, was not on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023

No longer displayed by the state

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. Twenty-one (21) children were occupying Space #1a. Per the permit, the facility meets enhanced space requirements. The maximum capacity of Space #1a is ten (10) children.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023

No longer displayed by the state

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In Space #1a, two (2) staff members were caring for twenty-one (21) children, one (1) to six (6) years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/28/2023

DCDEE facility lookup

Before you tour

Toddler Time Child Care Inc. hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask which of these findings were serious.North Carolina DCDEE records the correction in its own words, but never says how serious it was.

Sources and dates

Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.

All checked July 2026.

What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.

Do you run Toddler Time Child Care Inc.? Shortlist has no tuition, hours or ratios for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.