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Kiddie Academy of Cornelius
- licensed capacity
- 177
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Cornelius
Kiddie Academy of Cornelius is a licensed child care center in Cornelius, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 177 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 14 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
- 177 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 | 177 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Cornelius 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 Cornelius
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 177 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004292
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 14 of 29 visits · 42 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Sep 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
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 Sep 24, 2026
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 Sep 24, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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 Mar 17, 2026
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 Mar 16, 2026
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 Mar 16, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
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 Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 11, 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 23, 2025
Show 20 earlier visits
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2025
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Bottles were propped.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Mar 21, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Oct 15, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Inspection8 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. T.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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 Oct 1, 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. E.
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
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 Oct 1, 2024
- Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jul 8, 2024
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 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
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Mar 19, 2024
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 Mar 19, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 24, 2023Inspection12 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 Nov 7, 2023
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2023
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
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 Nov 7, 2023
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
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 Nov 7, 2023
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not include times and/or activities that were developmentally appropriate for the children in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
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 Nov 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Cornelius
Is Kiddie Academy of Cornelius licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kiddie Academy of Cornelius last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Cornelius had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 14 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Cornelius care for?
177, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Cornelius accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kiddie Academy of Cornelius' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Cornelius cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 970-9000 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Cornelius' phone number?
(704) 970-9000.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Cornelius?
17026 Kenton Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy Preschool, Kenton, 0.1 miles away.