--- title: "Skiptown — Charlotte, NC" url: "https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/skiptown/" updated: "2026-09-07" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-07" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Skiptown Dog day care center in Charlotte, NC — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC (https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/). **★4.6 from 1,076 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.2/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, walking, boarding, grooming - **Address:** 222 Rampart St, Charlotte, NC 28203 - **Phone:** (704) 343-6658 - **Website:** https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Skiptown&query_place_id=ChIJDSaNqDugVogRJcOKQHYGpxE ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 10 AM–9 PM | | Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM | | Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM | | Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM | | Friday | 10 AM–9 PM | | Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM | | Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Standard boarding pick-up is 9 a.m. — facility's words: "Standard boarding pick up is 9 a.m." (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/) - **Late pick-up:** Staying past 9 a.m. means opting in to a day of daycare on the pick-up day — facility's words: "If your dog is going to be here after 9 a.m., then you’ll opt in to the daycare option for your pick-up day" (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/) - **Cancellation:** Boarding: $25 fee from 8 AM two days before start; $54 after 8 AM on the day — facility's words: "Boarding: Cancellation between 8 AM two days before the appointment start date and 8 AM on the day of the appointment Fee: $25 Cancellation after 8 AM on the day of the appointment Fee: $54" (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs showing illness are isolated from other dogs and the owner is contacted — facility's words: "If your dog begins to show signs of any illness, we will immediately isolate them from the other dogs and contact you." (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be at least 16 weeks old for daycare or boarding — facility's words: "your pup must be at least 16 weeks old" (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/) - **Updates during a stay:** Daily photos and activity notes during boarding — facility's words: "With daily photos and activity notes" (https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/) ## Booking and cameras - **Calendly** (scheduler): linked from the facility's website — https://calendly.com/charlotte-skiptown - Checked 2026-10-03. ## For travelers - **CLT** (Charlotte Douglas): 4.7 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 10 AM to 9 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Daycare:** $45 per day > “Day care rates Single Session $45 Bundle pricing 5-PACK $42 Per Session” Source: https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ — checked September 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 15 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 7, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Your pup must be up-to-date on bordetella, distemper/parvo, and rabies vaccinations. Vaccination records must up-to-date and on veterinary letterhead.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 6 months > “All dogs older than six months must be spayed or neutered. Exceptions may be considered with a veterinary recommendation for delay.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “In order to bring your dog for petcare services, you’ll first need to download the Skiptown app and complete your pet’s profile. Once vaccination records have been verified by our team, you’ll be able to schedule their compatibility day.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Vaccination records must up-to-date and on veterinary letterhead. To ensure the safety of our guests, we require all vaccinations be given by a licensed veterinarian.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Your pup can room privately or share with a sibling in the same household. 24/7 human supervision provided.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Play model:** Structured rotation > “During daycare, your dog will rotate through group play, rest time, and your choice of optional enrichment activities.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “Upon arrival, our experienced Pet Care Associates will conduct a thorough assessment to confirm details about your pup and verify that we sort them into the best playgroup for your dog based on their size, temperament, and play style.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Paid add-on > “One-on-one Play Time $15 10 minutes of one-on-one play time tailored to how your dog likes to play!” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Housing:** Run > “State-of-the-art kennel areas are indoor and climate-controlled for dogs of all sizes. Your pup can room privately or share with a sibling in the same household.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Splash pad > “Expansive off-leash play areas, an agility course, and a splash pad give your dog all the room s/he needs to run, play and refresh.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “State-of-the-art kennel areas are indoor and climate-controlled for dogs of all sizes.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “With impeccably clean facilities, attentive staff, ample playtime, and daily photo updates, Skiptown is the perfect place for them to stay when you’re away.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Oral medication only > “We are happy to administer oral medications, vitamins, or supplements to your dog during their stay.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “Your dog should come with all of their meals for the duration of their stay.” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-boarding/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 7, 2026 - **Online booking:** Yes > “Easy booking in the app Curbside drop-off and pickup Play groups based on size and demeanor Tons of off-leash indoor and outdoor space to play” — https://skiptown.io/nc/charlotte/charlotte-dog-day-care/ ## Licensing North Carolina licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Animal Welfare Act (G.S. 19A-20 et seq.) makes it unlawful to operate a boarding kennel without a license from the Director of the Animal Welfare Section of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS Veterinary Division). The license fee is $75 per license period, the period is the state fiscal year (1 July to 30 June), every license expires 30 June, and renewals are due mid-June (the agency page says 16 June, the application form says 15 June). A new facility must pass a pre-licensing inspection before opening, and the Section tells applicants to allow at least four weeks for that inspection; the Section also runs routine inspections and publishes inspection reports through a look-up portal. Minimum standards are in rules (02 NCAC 52J), readopted 1 September 2022, and the rules reach in-home boarding advertised through online pet-sitting platforms as well as commercial kennels. Operating without a current license is a Class 3 misdemeanor at $5 to $25 per day, each day a separate offence (G.S. 19A-33). Charlotte is the second market in the index, after Chicago, with a genuine state regime. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/ ## How to cite Skiptown, Charlotte, NC. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/skiptown/ (census September 7, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/charlotte-nc/skiptown.json