Carrie's Day Care
Denver, NC 28037 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mini Academy @ Denver
- licensed capacity
- 147
- a week, county median
- $197
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About
About Mini Academy @ Denver
Mini Academy @ Denver is a licensed child care center in Denver, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 147 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 147 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 483-8100 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 147 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mini Academy @ Denver has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $197 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$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Mini Academy @ Denver
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 147 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #55000058
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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.
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Sep 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
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 Nov 13, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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
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 Nov 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mini Academy @ Denver
Is Mini Academy @ Denver licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mini Academy @ Denver last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mini Academy @ Denver had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Mini Academy @ Denver care for?
147, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mini Academy @ Denver accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mini Academy @ Denver's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 483-8100 to confirm.
How much does Mini Academy @ Denver cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 483-8100 to ask.
What is Mini Academy @ Denver's phone number?
(704) 483-8100.
Where is Mini Academy @ Denver?
7982 Unity Church Rd, Denver, NC 28037. The nearest other daycare we list is Westport Baptist Preschool, 1 miles away.