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Children's Academy at Lakepointe

2701 Water Ridge Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 282174.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
124
a week, county median
$284

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About Children's Academy at Lakepointe

Children's Academy at Lakepointe is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 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
124 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Academy at Lakepointe 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).

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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 Children's Academy at Lakepointe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
124 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002541
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Transportation 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 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.

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  1. Aug 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Aug 7, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. May 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 7, 2026

  3. Mar 20, 2026Inspection2 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 Apr 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 27, 2025

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  6. Apr 2, 2025Inspection4 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 Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Oct 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 19, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 24, 2024

    • 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 Aug 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Aug 26, 2024

  9. Jun 10, 2024Inspection7 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 Jun 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 11, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024

  10. Oct 31, 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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Questions about Children's Academy at Lakepointe

Is Children's Academy at Lakepointe licensed?

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

When was Children's Academy at Lakepointe last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Academy at Lakepointe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Children's Academy at Lakepointe care for?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Children's Academy at Lakepointe accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children's Academy at Lakepointe's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 357-6061 to confirm.

How much does Children's Academy at Lakepointe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 357-6061 to ask.

What is Children's Academy at Lakepointe's phone number?

(704) 357-6061.

Where is Children's Academy at Lakepointe?

2701 Water Ridge Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28217. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidding Around Childcare, 1.5 miles away.

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