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Chesterbrook Academy
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 78 rules across 13 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chesterbrook 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 Chesterbrook Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60000988
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 26 visits · 78 rules in all · 78 corrected
- Records and paperwork 22
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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See all 26 visits
- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
Aug 10, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Aug 21, 2026
Jun 16, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 2026
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Dec 1, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 16 earlier visits
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 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 Jul 7, 2025
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 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 Jul 21, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025
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 Jul 7, 2025
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 Jul 21, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
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 Apr 15, 2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 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 Feb 24, 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 Feb 24, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 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
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
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 Jul 31, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 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 Jul 16, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024
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 Jul 16, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 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 Jul 31, 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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2024
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 Jul 26, 2024
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
Feb 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(e)
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 2028
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Chesterbrook Academy
Is Chesterbrook Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Chesterbrook Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chesterbrook Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 78 rules across 13 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 78 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 Chesterbrook Academy care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Chesterbrook Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chesterbrook Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chesterbrook Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 548-8000 to ask.
What is Chesterbrook Academy's phone number?
(704) 548-8000.
Where is Chesterbrook Academy?
8515 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids R Kids #5 NC, 0.2 miles away.