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Huntersville, NC 28078 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Forrestal Academy
- licensed capacity
- 195
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Forrestal Academy
Forrestal Academy is a licensed child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 195 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Forrestal 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 Forrestal Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 195 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60003576
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 16 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule 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
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
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 24, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection4 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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
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 24, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection9 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
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 Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
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 Jan 21, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection3 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 Jul 19, 2024
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 Jul 19, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Forrestal Academy
Is Forrestal Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Forrestal Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forrestal Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 7 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Forrestal Academy care for?
195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Forrestal Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Forrestal Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forrestal Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 584-5100 to ask.
What is Forrestal Academy's phone number?
(704) 584-5100.
Where is Forrestal Academy?
14016 Boren Street, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Lightbridge Academy of Huntersville, 0.1 miles away.