Marie Annex
1320 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Lyrical Pre-K Academy
- licensed capacity
- 75
- a week, county median
- $171
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About
About Lyrical Pre-K Academy
Lyrical Pre-K Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 372-3742 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lyrical Pre-K Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $171 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 Lyrical Pre-K Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #60004348
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Records and paperwork 18
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 14, 2026
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 May 14, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
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 Nov 18, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
May 8, 2025Inspection13 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 May 21, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
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 May 21, 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 May 21, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on May 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 May 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 May 21, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
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.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2024Inspection14 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. L.
Corrected during the visit
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.
Corrected during the visit
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Inspection3 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 Jul 3, 2024
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 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 Jul 3, 2024
Show 3 earlier visits
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lyrical Pre-K Academy
Is Lyrical Pre-K Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lyrical Pre-K Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lyrical Pre-K Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Lyrical Pre-K Academy care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Lyrical Pre-K Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lyrical Pre-K Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 372-3742 to confirm.
How much does Lyrical Pre-K Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 372-3742 to ask.
What is Lyrical Pre-K Academy's phone number?
(704) 372-3742.
Where is Lyrical Pre-K Academy?
1801 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Fran's Kids After School, 0.4 miles away.