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Oakcrest Preparatory Academy

13755 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 282734.9· 127 reviews
licensed capacity
246
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Oakcrest Preparatory Academy

Oakcrest Preparatory Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 246 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
246 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity246 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Oakcrest Preparatory 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).

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 Oakcrest Preparatory Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
246 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60003938
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

  4. Jun 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 22, 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 May 5, 2026

  6. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Sep 26, 2024

  6. Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 20, 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 Oakcrest Preparatory Academy

Is Oakcrest Preparatory Academy licensed?

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

When was Oakcrest Preparatory Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oakcrest Preparatory Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Oakcrest Preparatory Academy care for?

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

Does Oakcrest Preparatory Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oakcrest Preparatory Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oakcrest Preparatory Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 910-6043 to ask.

What is Oakcrest Preparatory Academy's phone number?

(704) 910-6043.

Where is Oakcrest Preparatory Academy?

13755 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28273. The nearest other daycare we list is Christ the King Preschool, 0.7 miles away.

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