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Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands
- licensed capacity
- 179
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands
Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 179 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 49 visits in the last 3 years and cited 98 rules across 29 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 179 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 179 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands 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 Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 179 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004303
Summary
49 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 30 of 49 visits · 98 rules in all · 98 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 19
- Records and paperwork 15
- Food and nutrition 12
- Safety and hazards 11
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safe sleep 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2026
Jun 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2026
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2026
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 40 earlier visits
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
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
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
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
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
May 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Mar 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Portions of food once served were served again.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 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 Dec 31, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Dec 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Dec 12, 2024Inspection4 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 Dec 31, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
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 Dec 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
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. Staff (J.
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
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 Nov 21, 2024
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 Dec 2, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2024
Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jul 30, 2024
Jul 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 Jul 22, 2024
Jul 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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
Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material.
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 1, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 13, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
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 13, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
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 Dec 11, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
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 Dec 11, 2023
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023
- Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands
Is Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 49 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 98 rules across 30 of 49 visits in the last 3 years; 98 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 Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands care for?
179, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 357-5437 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands' phone number?
(980) 357-5437.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands?
3015 Warner Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269. The nearest other daycare we list is Parkside Elementary Asep, 0.7 miles away.