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4037 Sofley Road, Charlotte, NC
4.6· 9 reviews
Highland Renaissance Academy
- licensed capacity
- 72
- a week, county median
- $171
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About Highland Renaissance Academy
Highland Renaissance Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (980) 343-5511 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Highland Renaissance Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 Highland Renaissance Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #60003559
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 20, 2026Inspection2 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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
Jan 30, 2026Inspection9 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 Feb 6, 2026
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 Feb 6, 2026
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 Feb 6, 2026
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 Feb 6, 2026
The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
Feb 4, 2025Inspection12 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 Feb 12, 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.
Corrected during the visit
NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 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
Nov 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
Oct 31, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
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 Nov 15, 2024
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 Nov 15, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
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Feb 23, 2024Inspection2 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 Mar 11, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Inspection6 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 Mar 10, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
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 Feb 23, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Highland Renaissance Academy
Is Highland Renaissance Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Highland Renaissance Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Highland Renaissance Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 10 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 45 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 Highland Renaissance Academy care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Highland Renaissance Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Highland Renaissance Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (980) 343-5511 to confirm.
How much does Highland Renaissance Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 343-5511 to ask.
What is Highland Renaissance Academy's phone number?
(980) 343-5511.
Where is Highland Renaissance Academy?
125 West Craighead Road, Charlotte, NC 28206. The nearest other daycare we list is Dynamic Learning Academy at Sugar Creek, 0.3 miles away.