Child Care Center
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South Charlotte Baptist Church And Academy
Pineville, NC
· Mecklenburg County
12416 LANCASTER HIGHWAY,
Pineville, NC 28134
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 542-5536
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
60002520
License Holder
SOUTH CHARLOTTE BAPTIST CHURCH INC.
License Issued
Nov 11, 2008
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - NMT 50% of capacity on playground at any time.
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About the Provider
Since 2003 South Charlotte Baptist Academy has served Charlotte and the surrounding area, providing a quality Christian education, instilling Biblical values and leading our students to service to the Lord Jesus Christ and to their community. If you are looking for a Christian School, we encourage you to spend a few minutes here and see why parents from Charlotte, Pineville, Rock Hill and the entire Metrolina have chosen South Charlotte Baptist Academy for their children’s education.
South Charlotte Baptist Academy continues to serve families throughout the summer months through the Summer Day Camp Program. Click the banner below to find out more information. Spaces are still available in some classes! Contact our office for more information about enrolling your child!
Prospective Students: Point to the Prospective Students tab above and click on the area for your child. You can view information, view or download the Handbook and Application. Follow the steps for admission that are listed. Call the office if you have any questions.
South Charlotte Baptist Academy continues to serve families throughout the summer months through the Summer Day Camp Program. Click the banner below to find out more information. Spaces are still available in some classes! Contact our office for more information about enrolling your child!
Prospective Students: Point to the Prospective Students tab above and click on the area for your child. You can view information, view or download the Handbook and Application. Follow the steps for admission that are listed. Call the office if you have any questions.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-30 | 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. In Space 1 and 2 children's water bottles from home were not labeled and dated. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | 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 conducted and documented for August, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The stationary equipment on the outdoor play area had sharp edges exposed on the steps, the chains and hooks on four (4) swings were rusted and the outdoor safety box on the outlet was broken exposing the uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | 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 1, batteries, white out, thumb tacks and straight pins were stored in a drawer lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | 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 was not available for review and not updated annually. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There were large holes and no resilient surfacing under four (4) swings. The critical depth of mulch under the spiral slide on the stationary equipment measured 4.75". | |||
| 2025-09-30 | 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. One (1) veteran staff file reviewed did not have the policy on file. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. In Space 1 and Space 5, several children's beverage containers were not labeled with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The platform and stairs of the stationary equipment was rusted and had exposed sharp edges. The stationary play car had peeling paint with rusted areas. Several toy trucks were rusted. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Standing water was observed in the gutter drainage. A wasp nest was observed on the Step 2 play equipment. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. Space 1, the great room and the hallway had uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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 1 and Space 5 hand sanitizer was accessible stored in an open area of a desk. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. A child was addressed by his teacher in a harsh tone while eating lunch. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A qualifying letter was not on file for the Pastor, Joseph Campbell. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Four (4) children had a medical report on file without a date of examination. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. A qualifying letter was not on file for the Pastor, Joseph Campbell. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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 is not updated annually. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch depth was not adequate under the swings or around the stationary equipment. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. (a) In child care centers, food shall be kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. Potentially hazardous foods, including foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers, shall be obtained only from sources that are permitted or inspected by a local health department, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or other government agency. The use of food packaged in hermetically sealed containers that was not prepared in a commercial food processing establishment is prohibited. Food prepared at home and sent to a child care center to be shared with other children shall be limited to baked goods that are not potentially hazardous foods. Expired food was found in the refrigerator. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804 | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. I observed the administrative assistant, who was subbing in Space 1 walk a child out to the parking lot to the child's parent. She left 23 preschool children, ages 3-5, with Space 2 teacher in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The facility did not practice a fire drill in January and February 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The substitute in Space 1 has not completed a DCDEE criminal record background check. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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. The substitute working in Space 1 does not have a valid qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | 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. While in Space 1, I observed a Mt. Dew soda on the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors weeds are growing through the resilient surfacing all around the play area. The weeds pose as a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Two children's files did not have signed statement regarding the parent receiving and reviewing the policy. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors I observed the large stationary equipment rusting in places, leave holes and sharp edges. One slide was observed with two cracks. One set of steps on the equipment were observed with the padded flooring worn leaving gaps. The pretend car with four steering wheels were observed with loose steering wheels that cause pinch points. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not documented for April and May 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | 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 the Great Room and two outlets on the outdoor playground were observed uncovered today. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | 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. Your facility closes on the last Friday of May each year for summer break and reopens Mid-August. You completed a lockdown drill on 3/16/22 and then again on 9/22/22, one should have been conducted in August upon return to maintain the 3 month time period of this requirement. | |||
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