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Creative Kids Learning Academy

932 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 282133.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
87
a week, county median
$284

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About Creative Kids Learning Academy

Creative Kids Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 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 27 rules across 7 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
87 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 capacity87 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative 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).

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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 Creative Kids Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003783
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 May 1, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 1, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

  2. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Nov 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Training counted by staff, was not approved by the Division, as required in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  4. May 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 11, 2025

    • 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

      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

    • 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

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  5. Nov 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024

  6. Jun 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024

  7. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 19, 2024

  9. Nov 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      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 14, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Creative Kids Learning Academy

Is Creative Kids Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Creative Kids Learning Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Creative Kids Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Creative Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Kids Learning Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 598-8070 to confirm.

How much does Creative Kids Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 598-8070 to ask.

What is Creative Kids Learning Academy's phone number?

(704) 598-8070.

Where is Creative Kids Learning Academy?

932 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Future Academy Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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