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Charlotte, NC 28212 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Future Leaders Academy II is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Future Leaders Academy II 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).
State record
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 28 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
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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Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
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
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 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
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2025
Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
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 Feb 26, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 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 12, 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 Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
Corrected during the visit
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 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 Aug 8, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
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
A water cooler which contains a water feature that reaches 195 degrees is accessible to children in 5 classrooms.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 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 Feb 13, 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 6, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 10 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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.
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 585-0990 to ask.
(980) 585-0990.
8726 East WT Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28227. The nearest other daycare we list is George E. Simmons YMCA, 0.3 miles away.