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Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman

665 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 281175.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$223
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About Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman

Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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.
Iredell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$223
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$141

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$178

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#49000592
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026

  5. Mar 19, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      15A NCAC 18A .2804(i)

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Children three years old and older were in care and the schedule did not include blocks of time assigned to types of activities, including active play, quiet play or rest.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 31, 2026

  6. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Oct 31, 2025

  10. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025

  2. Aug 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Sep 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025

  3. Jul 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 Aug 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Aug 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

  4. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman

Is Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 14 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 Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman care for?

178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 970-6000 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman's phone number?

(704) 970-6000.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Lake Norman?

665 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivybrook Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).