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Sozo Academy

Charlotte, NC 28269 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
8
a week, county median
$189
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About Sozo Academy

Sozo Academy is a licensed home daycare in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
8 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sozo Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $189 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 Sozo Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60004030
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 6 visits
  1. Dec 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026

  2. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not include the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Signed safe sleep statement did not include the date the infant first attended the home.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2025

  4. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Signed safe sleep statement did not include the date the parent/guardian signed the acknowledgement.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

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 Sozo Academy

Is Sozo Academy licensed?

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

When was Sozo Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 29, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sozo Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Sozo Academy care for?

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

Does Sozo Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sozo Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 654-7838 to confirm.

How much does Sozo Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 654-7838 to ask.

What is Sozo Academy's phone number?

(704) 654-7838.

Where is Sozo Academy?

Charlotte, NC 28269. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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