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Charlotte, NC 28273 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Kids Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Bright Kids Learning Academy
Bright Kids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Kids Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Kids Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003887
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 20 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Food and nutrition 7
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was not updated annually.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the 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 state verified the correction on Nov 19, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
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 Apr 29, 2025
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 Apr 29, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Show 10 earlier visits
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 26, 2024
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 Nov 26, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 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.
Corrected during the 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Programs operating for 3 or fewer hours per day did not make at least 3 activities available daily.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
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 Dec 18, 2023
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 Dec 18, 2023
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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Kids Learning Academy
Is Bright Kids Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Kids Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Kids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 13 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Bright Kids Learning Academy care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Kids Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Kids Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 299-0600 to ask.
What is Bright Kids Learning Academy's phone number?
(980) 299-0600.
Where is Bright Kids Learning Academy?
13925 Erwin Road, Charlotte, NC 28273. The nearest other daycare we list is Lake Wilie Elementary Asep, 0.3 miles away.