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Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek

6115 Brightline Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 282734.2· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About

About Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek

Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Steele Creek

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
178 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004349
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 19 visits · 20 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Oct 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 23, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

    • 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 Apr 24, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Mar 2, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

  8. Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 21, 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 May 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 May 21, 2025

  10. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo 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 Steele Creek

Is Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Steele Creek care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 595-8088 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek's phone number?

(980) 595-8088.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek?

6115 Brightline Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273.

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