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Charlotte, NC 28226 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne
- licensed capacity
- 199
- a week, county median
- $284
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About Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne
Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 544-1187 to confirm.
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 | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne 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 Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60002683
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection8 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 state verified the correction on Aug 26, 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. One child did not have an immunization record on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 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 Aug 26, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 14, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 14, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Parent participation plan did not include a procedure for parents who need information or who have complaints about the program.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
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 Sep 9, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection5 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 Mar 18, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
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 18, 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 Mar 18, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne
Is Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 9 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 544-1187 to confirm.
How much does Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 544-1187 to ask.
What is Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne's phone number?
(704) 544-1187.
Where is Cadence Academy Preschool, Ballantyne?
14325 Ballantyne Meadow Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.