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Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk

1240 Badger Court, Charlotte, NC 28206
licensed capacity
74
a week, county median
$251

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About Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk

Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#60003932
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

  3. Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

  5. Mar 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  6. Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

  9. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk

Is Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 23 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 237-0020 to confirm.

How much does Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 237-0020 to ask.

What is Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk's phone number?

(980) 237-0020.

Where is Alliance Center for Education at Brightwalk?

1240 Badger Court, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Place Academy, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).