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Kiddie Academy Of Charlotte-blakeney
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9310 Blakeney Center Drive,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
172 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 543-5581
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60004405
License Holder
KA Blakeney LLC
License Issued
Apr 29, 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
Only Kiddie Academy delivers Life Essentials® to help better prepare children for school and for life.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0926-008L |
| 2026-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-20 | 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 #9, one electrical outlet was not protected with a safety cover. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | 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. In space #6, a sunscreen was present for one child with no parent authorization. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #6, sunscreen for one child expired March 2025. In space #6, a diaper cream for one child expired April 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff member did not have verification of how many hours of orientation received or the name of the provider. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Application for two children did not list the address for emergency contacts. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | 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. In space #4, parent authorization to administer a diaper cream for one child expired August 4, 2026. In space #6, parent authorization to administer a diaper cream expired March 25, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. In space #9, there was no toilet paper in one stall and the dispenser was broken. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817 | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-344L |
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. On June 5, 2026, an infant was left in an highchair for approximately thirty minutes without accessibility to developmentally appropriate toys and activities. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Rooms did not have individually assigned and identified cots. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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. Floor had chipped tiles and had a scuff marks, there is outside door with guard that is molded. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden water table lid was chipped with splintered wood accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In space #6 books were observed ripped and missing pages. In space #7 a wooden water table lid was splintering and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelfs have residue and dirty tape marks. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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 in a classroom was not protected by a safety cover. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. Electrical cords were hanging in the toddler room and accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 816 | .0604(o) |
| Cribs and playpens were placed so that children occupying them had access to cords or ropes. A crib in the infant classroom was placed next to the window with cords from the blinds hanging down. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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 shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet. White-out and sharpie markers were located in an unlocked bottom cabinet. A bottle of dish soap and lotion was located on a countertop in a classroom not being used however the door to the classroom was not locked. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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. Two staff members First Aid training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's First Aid expired August 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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. Two staff members CPR training was not completed through an approved organization. One staff member's CPR expired August 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an assessment record on file. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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. Medical information was in the same file as the staff member's individual personnel file. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coats, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Combs shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the comb belongs and stored separately from combs or other items that belong to a different child. Toothbrushes shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the toothbrush belongs, allowed to air dry after use, protected from contamination, and stored in a designated area. When a container of toothpaste is used for multiple children, the toothpaste shall be dispensed onto an intermediate surface such as waxed paper and shall not be dispensed directly onto each child's toothbrush. Childrens coats hung on coat hooks were observed touching. This is a violation of requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1912 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. The written feeding plan instructions were not clear on frequency and how much to feed. About two weeks ago an infant was fed one bottle. The child was present from 9:42 a.m. and left at 5:16p.m. He feel asleep an hour prior to his next feeding and was awake about an hour (which was now almost 5 hours from his last feeding) when the staff prepared the bottle to feed, and the parent arrived for pick up. | |||
| 2023-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-11 | 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 facility's fire inspection expired May 11, 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-07 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Three rooms did not have current allergy list posted. | |||
| 2023-07-07 | Violation | 509 | .0901(h) |
| Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center. Food was given to a child that was not part of this special diet stated on the parents instructions. | |||
| 2023-07-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) child's medical action plan required Benadryl and the child did not have any Benadryl at the facility. The kitchen door was open and not one was in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-07-07 | 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. During today's walk-through the staff lounge door was open and there was a bottle of bleach located in the lounge. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-21 | 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 facility's fire inspection expired May 11, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have not been completed since September 2022. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan expired October 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A 3-year-old child had been outside for approximately 45-50 seconds wandering around and was behind a pillar, another parent found the child and told a staff member that child was outside alone. | |||
| 2023-05-05 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The facility did not follow their safe pickup and delivery procedure. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #2 there was a Medical Action plan, the MAP stated the child needed Benadryl for mild symptoms, however the facility did not have the Benadryl on site. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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 #2, an aerosole can was in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. There was no First Aid kit on the purple van. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Fourteen children did not have documentation that Operation policies were discussed with the parent before the child's first day. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Fourteen children did not have documentation that parent participation was discussed with the parent before the child's first day. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2 eight (8) children were present, no child was marked on the attendance sheet for today. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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. Six children did not have current emergency medical care information on file. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child did not have a name of the child's health care professional on file. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Fourteen children did not have documentation that the smoking and tobacco restriction was discussed with the parent before the child's first day. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three (3) employees did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years. | |||
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