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2726 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC
Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy
Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dogwood Lane Children’s 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 Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 148 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003920
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
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 Aug 29, 2024
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 29, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
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.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
May 31, 2024Inspection1 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 Sep 6, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Inspection5 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 29, 2024
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 Feb 29, 2024
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 Feb 29, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy
Is Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 282-0505 to ask.
What is Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy's phone number?
(704) 282-0505.
Where is Dogwood Lane Children’s Academy?
1551 Arrowpoint Lane, Charlotte, NC 28278. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Arrows Preschool, 0.4 miles away.