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Busy Bee Academy

Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
6629 BANNINGTON ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28226
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Quick Facts

Capacity
158 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 595-3027
6629 BANNINGTON ROAD
Charlotte, NC 28226
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✓ Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003848
License Holder
HIPPCO LLC
License Issued
Nov 30, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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BUSY BEE ACADEMY is a One Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 158 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-06-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-06-23 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved fire inspection on file was dated May 20, 2025.
2026-06-23 Violation 612 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c)
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #6, the cots were not labeled for each child enrolled in the classroom.
2026-06-23 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. In space #4, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide was stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #6, an aerosol can of shaving cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet.
2026-06-23 Violation 843 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d)
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1b, there was a tube of diaper cream that had expired.
2026-06-23 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
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 for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date, one staff member did not submit required paperwork to complete a criminal background requalification letter.
2026-06-23 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member's qualification letter expired February 19, 2026.
2026-06-23 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted March 16, 2026.
2026-02-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-05 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child's emergency medication did not have the pharmacy label on the box.
2026-02-05 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child's medical action plan expired March 2024. One child with a medical action plan did not have one of the medications on site.
2025-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No 1025-354L
2025-06-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-25 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. An aerosol can of sunscreen was located on the desk in the front lobby of the facility.
2025-06-25 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A tube of sunscreen was located on the desk in the front lobby of the facility.
2025-06-25 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was trash on the playground used by the preschool children such as a paper bowl, a plastic spoon, plastic wrap from string cheese and tissue.
2025-06-25 Violation 1311 .0802(c)
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information for three children has not been updated annually.
2025-02-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-27 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. One new staff member had a TB test and screening on file however, they did not confirm the TB test/screening was negative.
2024-07-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-07-01 Violation 115 G.S. 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The the Summary of the Law was not posted.
2024-07-01 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The steering wheel on the climbing equipment located on the preschool playground is not secured tightly potentially causing a pinch point.
2024-07-01 Violation 802 .1003(b)
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.
2024-07-01 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. In space 1A, an aerosol can of saline nasal mist was stored in an unlocked cabinet.
2024-07-01 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 1B, permission to administer desitin diaper cream did not include an amount and description of how to apply,
2024-07-01 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. One staff member received a TB screening signed by a health care professional however, a test is required due to the screening not being valid.
2024-07-01 Violation 1311 .0802(c)
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Five children did not have verification on file that emergency medical care information had been updated annually.
2024-07-01 Violation 1850 .0604(i)
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The smoking and tobacco restriction was not posted at the entrance of the facility.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Inspection No 1123-256A
2024-01-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-04 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #3B, there were two places with chipping paint on the wall. In space #6, there was peeling paint under the window pane and two places on the wall.
2024-01-04 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Pieces to a storage building that has not been put together was observed on the infant/toddler and young preschool playground. A temporary fence with wooden posts had been placed on the playground to make the building materials inaccessible to the children however, I observed that the wooden post and material used are not stable and would not prevent the children from having access. There was an opening at the bottom of the fence in three different places on the infant/toddler and young preschool playground.
2024-01-04 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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. In space #2B, two electrical outlets were not protected with safety covers.
2024-01-04 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff member's did not have verification on file that all requirements for orientation had been completed.
2024-01-04 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's First Aid training expired December 7, 2023.
2024-01-04 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's CPR certification expired December 7, 2023.
2023-11-30 Unannounced Inspection No 1123-256A
2023-07-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-11 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space 1A and 1B infant room refrigerators read 50 and 58 degrees.
2023-07-11 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The wall under the window seal in the dramatic play area of Space 5 was observed with a large crack running down the wall. In the same room the cabinet door under the handwashing sink was observed cracked and the countertop by the sink is broken leaving a sharp edge.
2023-07-11 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoors I observed in Space 3B, serving toddler/two's, the carpet in dramatic play area in poor repair, raveling and foam interior exposed and a book with pictures torn out. Foam blocks in Space 6, serving three year olds, were observed with bite marks. Outdoors I observed two toy cars missing steering wheels and two battery operated interactive riding toys that did not have batteries to allow the interactive portion of the toy to be used. A shed, that has not been put together, was observed stored on the Infant/Toddlers/Young preschool children playground.
2023-07-11 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. While monitoring medication in Space 3B, I observed a child's sunscreen without written permission.
2023-07-11 Violation 843 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d)
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One diaper cream permission in Space 4 was signed 6/28/22, permission expired on 6/28/23.
2023-07-11 Violation 861 .0604(q)
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in Space 3A, serving two year old's, I observed two sets of foam brick blocks on the block shelf, some had bit marks.
2023-07-11 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff hired 6-8-23 did not complete the last item listed on the orientation form and should have been reviewed within the first two weeks of employment.
2023-07-11 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff have not had an annual review nor updated their staff development plan since January and February 2022.
2023-07-11 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One medical action plan on file was not signed by the parent or health care professional.
2023-02-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-28 Violation 533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)
Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One infant's bottles were not dated.
2023-02-28 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. While in Space 1B I observed the refrigerator thermometer read 52 degrees.
2023-02-28 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Space 2A classroom door was observed with peeling paint around the window pane of the door.
2023-02-28 Violation 849 .0803(12)
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. One child's pain and fever medication on site was to be given 1/25/23 to 1/27/23 and was still on site today. It was observed in the Director's office in a lock box.
2023-02-28 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
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. One staff did not have emergency information on file.
2022-11-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-15 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Space 7 back door was observed with peeling paint on the back side, that leads to the outdoor play area.
2022-11-15 Violation 858 .0604(q)
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. A plastic Ziplock bag was observed on the floor by three children, all twos years of age, in Space 3A.
2022-11-15 Violation 871 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Your policy states you will keep the infant room between 68-75 degrees when infants are resting, today Space 1B was 67 degrees and infants were observed sleeping.
2022-10-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-10-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-08-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-08-23 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A Fire Drill was not documented for July 2022.
2022-07-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-07-13 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. While in space 2A I observed a diaper change, the staff did not follow all the steps found in Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2819(d). She did not complete step 5, wiping the hands after disposing of the dirty diaper and before placing a clean diaper on the child.
2022-07-13 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator thermometer read 50 degree in the refrigerator in Space 1A.
2022-07-13 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 1B I observed the wall by the changing station in poor repair, holes have been covered with plaster that has not been sanded and painted over. In Space 3A I observed two ceiling tiles with water stains.
2022-07-13 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors on the infant/toddler/two's playground I observed a cracked sand/water table. Indoors, diaper changing pads were not in good repair and the diaper table below the changing pad was observed dirty.
2022-07-13 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. You have a gas grill in the back small fenced in area, the gas tank was observed stored in the fenced in a/c unit area that does not have lock on the fence.
2022-07-13 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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. One outlet was observed uncovered in space 6.
2022-07-13 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. Lysol cleaning supplies, detergents were observed in cabinets shut with child locks in several classrooms today.
2022-07-13 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One permission to administer an emergency medication, the parents permission to administer is signed. The parent listed her birthdate instead of the date she was providing authorization for them to begin administering.
2022-07-13 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Seven (7) do not have a current HQ on file, they were completed last in June 2021.
2022-07-13 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
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. Eight (8) staff do not have a current Emergency information on file, they were last completed in 6/2021. One of the 8 was outdated since 7/1/22 and the staff corrected it during the visit.
2022-07-13 Violation 1052 .1103(a)
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff, hired 2-19-20, needs 10 hours of on-going training and received 3.5 hours from 2/19/21 to 2/19/22. She has completed 4 hours in June 2022, she needs to obtain 2.5 immediately.
2022-07-13 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space 1B, the teacher had a Dr. Pepper she was drinking from on the counter viewable by all; the owner placed it in the staff lounge for her during the visit, when I returned in the room to monitor something I observed a new Dr. Pepper on the counter when I returned to the classroom.
2022-07-13 Violation 1879 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v)
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. One prescribed cream in Space 1B had the pharmacy label that stated " See attached for detailed instructions" no attachment with instructions was provided for the staff to follow.
2022-06-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-08 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 4/19/21 has not completed the health and safety trainings.
2022-06-08 Violation 542 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a)
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two infant's feeding schedules in Space 1B were not current and did not document the infant's current eating habits.
2022-06-08 Violation 871 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. While monitoring Space 1A, I observed an infant sleeping in crib with a sheet that was loose, it had scrunched up near that child's face.
2022-04-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-21 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
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. One staff hired 4-7-22 did not provide a staff medical until 4-15-22.
2022-04-21 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. One staff hired 4-7-22 provided a TB test result on 4-15-22.
2022-04-21 Violation 542 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a)
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two children, under 15 months, in Space 2B did not provide information on what the children are currently being fed while in care.
2022-04-21 Violation 887 .0606(g)
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. While in Space 1A I observed an infant resting and asked to see the current visual safe sleep document. Staff are not documenting when they place the child in the crib to rest and the position the child was placed when being put in the crib.
2022-03-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-03-30 Violation 301 GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e)
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. On March 22, 2022, the classroom for infants failed to maintain appropriate staff/child ratios for a period of fifteen minutes.
2022-03-30 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On March 11, 2022, staff members failed to adequately supervise a one-year-old child, as a result the child was left unattended on the playground for five minutes or less.
2022-03-30 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On February 28, 2022, a staff member threatened to physically discipline a four-year-old child. Additionally on March 7, 2022, a staff member failed to respond to a two-year-old child in a nurturing manner after the child fell.
2022-03-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-03-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-03-10 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted nor available for review for Space 1A and 1B.
2022-02-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-02 Violation 614 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e)
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. While in Space 3B I observed children resting on cots that were spaced 12 inches apart.
2022-01-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-01-27 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 1-21-22 at 3:29pm three staff in space 4 were all in the restroom, with the door half open, while 10 children were seated at tables eating snack. Staff could not see and hear children during mealtime.
2022-01-27 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 1-21-22 around 3:30pm a staff member stated to another staff in front of children using the restroom 'she is poopy, she shouldn't be poopy at that age, that's disgusting'
2022-01-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-01-20 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 11, 2022 8 children in the T-K classroom were left unattended during rest time for up to 15 minutes. The director walked in the room and told the staff in the room she would be in there to relieve her after covering a break next door, the staff in the room heard 'I'm in' and she walked out of the room thinking the director was present. The Director continued to walk through the restroom doors to the adjacent room, both not realizing what the other was doing, and left the 8 children in the room unattended. When a staff returned from their break about 15 minutes later, she observed the children and no staff present. She immediately notified the owner.
2022-01-20 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Upon my arrival I observed a purse sitting wide open on a chair in the lobby of the facility, in front of the front desk. Two medication prescription bottles were observed at the top of the opened purse.

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