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The Kids Loft Academy

421 Terrace Ave, Kannapolis, NC 280834.7· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$204

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About The Kids Loft Academy

The Kids Loft Academy is a licensed child care center in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Kids Loft Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $204 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.
Cabarrus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$258
Home daycare$174

Toddler

Center$204
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$172
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$117

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 The Kids Loft Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#13000623
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  2. Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Dec 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

  4. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

  6. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Sep 30, 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 The Kids Loft Academy

Is The Kids Loft Academy licensed?

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

When was The Kids Loft Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kids Loft Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 The Kids Loft Academy care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does The Kids Loft Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Kids Loft Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Kids Loft Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 418-2676 to ask.

What is The Kids Loft Academy's phone number?

(980) 418-2676.

Where is The Kids Loft Academy?

421 Terrace Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kollege, 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).