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Little Hedgepeth Academy

2400 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 282133.3· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
165
a week, county median
$284

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About Little Hedgepeth Academy

Little Hedgepeth Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity165 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hedgepeth Academy 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).

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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 Little Hedgepeth Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002013
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Feb 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026

    • 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 Mar 10, 2026

    • 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 Mar 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 11, 2025

  4. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Little Hedgepeth Academy

Is Little Hedgepeth Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Hedgepeth Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hedgepeth Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Little Hedgepeth Academy care for?

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

Does Little Hedgepeth Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Hedgepeth Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 599-5437 to confirm.

How much does Little Hedgepeth Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 599-5437 to ask.

What is Little Hedgepeth Academy's phone number?

(704) 599-5437.

Where is Little Hedgepeth Academy?

2400 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28213. The nearest other daycare we list is Nana's Place University, 0.6 miles away.

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