Three Star Center License
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Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3015 Warner Glen Dr,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
179 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004303
License Holder
Educare Endeavors Inc.
License Issued
Jan 8, 2026
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
Kiddie Academy of Charlotte - Highlands is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 179 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-303L |
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-072L |
| 2026-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-306L |
| 2026-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-150L |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-150L |
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-298L |
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year old child from space 7 was left outside on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes unsupervised on May 29, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. A staff member in space 10 did not assist a child with handwashing after diapering, and a staff member in space 13 did not wipe an infant child's hands with a wipe after diapering; both staff were reminded to wash the child's hands after diapering. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. Toilet paper (sanitary towels) was not available in space 9 and space 10. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Staff must follow diapering procedures according to 15A NCAC 18A .2819; staff did not remove gloves, staff stood a child on the diapering station. | |||
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-243L |
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-005L |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-102L |
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-232L |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-044L |
| 2025-09-11 | 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. An outlet in space 13 was uncovered. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child (A.S.) is space 1 did not have a medication authorization. | |||
| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-386L |
| 2025-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-022L |
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-022L |
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were left unattended on June 27, 2025, after returning from outdoor play. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 451 | .0510(e)(4) |
| For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors. Five (5) children were placed in crib when they returned from outdoor play on June 27, 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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. A bottle was not dated for a child (M.M.) in space 13. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On June 27, 2025, infant staff did not place an infant initially on their back to sleep, and staff did not document when the infant was placed in the crib. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | 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 1 and space 6 and outlets were uncovered. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was not a medication for child (M.M.) in space 13. | |||
| 2025-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-086L |
| 2025-07-03 | 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. An outlet cover was not covered in the hallway. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-086L |
| 2025-06-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Staff/child ratios were not met on June 9, 2025, for space 10. One (1) teacher was present with eight (8) toddlers at 9:00 a.m. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-114L |
| 2025-05-28 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The items listed on the menu and the lunch items served did not include a fruit. Items served: Cheese pizza, mixed vegetables, and milk. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-114L |
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year-old child was left unsupervised in space 6 on May 9, 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-246L |
| 2025-03-07 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The substituted breakfast item of turkey sausage was not noted on the menu. | |||
| 2025-03-07 | Violation | 602 | 15A NCAC 18A .2808(c) |
| Portions of food once served were served again. In space 7, food was shared from one (1) child's plate to another child's plate. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-178L |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-178L |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The center's license "meets enhanced ratios." The ratio was not maintained in space 11 at 8:00 a.m., according to the name-to-face policy; the ratio was 1:7 for children that were one (1) years-old; the teacher confirmed the name-to-face policy. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-018L |
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two (2) year-old child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area on January 30, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| 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 time of the incident was incomplete on incident report that was completed on January 30, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident report that was completed on January 30, 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-018A |
| 2024-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-018A |
| 2024-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-144L |
| 2024-12-12 | 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 fire inspection was completed October 23, 2023, and the fire inspection is due. The facility does not have a current fire inspection report. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. Two (2) staff did not have a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file; one (1) staff is no longer employed with the facility. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaire reports were on file for staff The medical report was not on file for the one (1) staff member. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. Two (2) staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff have not completed the training. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-018A |
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-15 | 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 fire inspection was completed October 23, 2023, and the fire inspection is due. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child (W.B.) did not have a copy of the signed Summary of NC Law in the child's file. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 607 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas. Soap, paper towels, and toilet paper were not available in space 2; soap was not available in space 6; paper towels were not available in space 8. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | 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. Five (5) leftover creams were not returned to parents after the course of treatment in space 8. An emergency medication was expired in space 11 for child (B.N.). | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment and immunization record was not on file for (M.N.), (W.B.) and (K.C.) | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical or health assessment was not on file within thirty (30) days after admission for (M.N.), (W.B.) and (K.C). | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. A child (W.B.) did not have a written permission statement for up to twelve months for participation for off premise activities. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child (R.G.), (M.N.), (W.B.) and (K.C.) did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child (B.N.) in space 11 did not have a medical action plan. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with (K.M.), (M.M.) and (C.T.) prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information and was not maintained in the staff person's file. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization expired for a child in space 11 (B.N) and a child (E.M.) did not have a standing medication authorization for up to six months to administer medication. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff (C.T.) did not have medical report, (J.G.) and (J.D.) did not have health questionnaire maintained in file | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. Staff (J.L.) and (T.M). did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child (W.B.) did not have a have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-018A |
| 2024-10-16 | 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. On October 16, 2024, eleven (11) staff members did not have current/valid First Aid training in their staff file. | |||
| 2024-10-16 | 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. On October 16, 2024, eleven (11) staff members did not have current/valid CPR training in their file. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #6 thirteen (13) children were present and only twelve (12) were marked on the attendance sheet. In space #7 ten (10)children were present and only nine (9)were marked on the attendance sheet. | |||
| 2024-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-182L |
| 2024-07-22 | 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. During the review of the staff file, one (1) staff did not have a competed medial exam on file. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #6 there are crayon marks all over the walls and on crayon marks on the shelves. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | 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 (1) staff members date of employment was April 11, 2024. The medical form was dated April 16, 2024 | |||
| 2024-07-09 | 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 (1) staff members date of employment was April 11, 2024. The TB esult was dated April 16, 2024 | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space #1 Seven (7) children were present Five (5) children were marked present on the attendance sheet. Space #9 Ten (10) children were present nine (9) children were marked present on the attendance sheet. Space #11 Three (3) children were present one (1) child was marked present on the attendance sheet. Space #12 Five (5) children were present Six (6) children were marked present on the attendance sheet. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-018A |
| 2024-07-08 | 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 June 28, 2024, a staff member aggressively patted a one-year-old child’s back during nap time. The same staff member lifted and pulled a cot toward them with a one-year-old child sitting on it. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On June 28, 2024, a staff member forcefully placed a one-year-old child on a nap mat two times. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | 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). A staff member did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration date on June 5, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | 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. On July 8, 2024, a staff member's qualification letter was not on file and available to review. | |||
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. On June 28, 2024, a staff member restrained a one-year-old child on a nap mat, using thier feet to restrict the child from moving for approximately seven (7) minutes. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-166L |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2 the staff child ratio poster was filled out incorrectly. A three-year old was enrolled in the classroom the staff child ratio poster stated the youngest child in the classroom was four-year old. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-166L |
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. It was determined that during nap time there was only one staff member in the classroom with two children aged one year old, and nine children aged two years old. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-034L |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-034L |
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space 13 One feeding schedule was not signed by the parent. | |||
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