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Charlotte, NC 28206 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Brighter Minds Academy 2
- licensed capacity
- 32
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Brighter Minds Academy 2
Brighter Minds Academy 2 is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 32 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 8 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
- 32 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 | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Brighter Minds Academy 2 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 Brighter Minds Academy 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 32 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003886
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 51 rules in all · 51 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
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 Jan 9, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
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 Jan 9, 2026
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 Jan 9, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026
Aug 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
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 Feb 11, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection12 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 Jan 28, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
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 Feb 11, 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 Jan 28, 2025
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
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 Nov 13, 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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 Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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 Jan 30, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Brighter Minds Academy 2
Is Brighter Minds Academy 2 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Brighter Minds Academy 2 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Brighter Minds Academy 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 51 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 Brighter Minds Academy 2 care for?
32, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Brighter Minds Academy 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Brighter Minds Academy 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Brighter Minds Academy 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 201-9701 to ask.
What is Brighter Minds Academy 2's phone number?
(980) 201-9701.
Where is Brighter Minds Academy 2?
407 Norris Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Tryon hills head start, 0.1 miles away.