Save the Children East C Street Academy
505 East C Street, Kannapolis, NC
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
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
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
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 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 Dec 15, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025
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
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
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
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
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 418-2676 to ask.
(980) 418-2676.
421 Terrace Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kollege, 0.6 miles away.