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BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
407 NORRIS AVENUE,
Charlotte, NC 28206
Quick Facts
Capacity
32 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003886
License Holder
BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2, LLC
License Issued
Sep 1, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Mashiaya wilson
2020-08-26 18:47:43
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
One of the reasons why i picIed this Daycare was because it was near my house.The second reasons why was because when i got to meet the teachers and owners they was very nice and talked about all the classrooms and teachers. Another one was when my baby got in he was showing me new thing he learned, They work with him.They have lots of people that can come to help our children and kids.They are loving and they also are interactive with the parents with gift bag, and (ETC...) I LOVE THAT THEY DO GOSPEL MUSIC AND POINT OUR BABIES AND KIDS TO GROW UP. I LOVE BRIGHTER MINES ACADEMY 2
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Yvonne Sharpe
2019-03-29 11:18:53
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Great place to have your child teachers are awesome and are willing to teach your child.
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About the Provider
BRIGHTER MINDS ACADEMY 2 is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-272L |
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch at the end of the slide measured less than 6" deep. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident that occurred on 4/16/26. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | 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. One (1) infant was observed sleeping on her back during the walkthrough. The safe sleep chart was not completed for the infant. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-18 | 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. One (1) child, L.G., did not have updated emergency medical care information on file. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who began enrollment in September did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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. An infant who enrolled in September 2025 did not have immunizations on file. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for one (1) child did not indicate the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child's application did was not fully completed. Line items were left blank. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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) employee, L.C., hired 11/10/25 did not have a signed policy on file for review. She was observed caring for children today. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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. Authorization for a diaper cream was not onsite. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/28/24 did not complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year. One (1) employee hired 9/9/24 did not complete all of the health and safety trainings within one year. She was missing four (4) required trainings. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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. Signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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. The small plastic playhouse on the preschool playground had broken pieces that should be removed. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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 box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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 (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only. | |||
| 2025-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-22 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 3. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-08-22 | 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. The kitchen door was unlocked and three (3) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor. | |||
| 2025-08-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medical action plan listed an Epi pen and Benadryl as needed for treatment in the event of emergency. The permission form for the Epi pen was observed current. There was no permission form for the Benadryl. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-15 | 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 fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed. | |||
| 2025-08-15 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | 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. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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 plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-01-28 | 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. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. Repeat violation | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | 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. Infant bottles were not dated. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| 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 top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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 plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | 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. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | 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) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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 (2) employees did not have current First Aid certification. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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 with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-26 | 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 center does not have an approved fire inspection for the fire inspection that was completed on June 1, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The post menu did not include substitutions for the day. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. A staff member's health record was not available for review; Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Child M.S. did not have signed form in the child's file. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Up-to-date menus were not available in Space 1., Space 2., or Space 3., | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. A gallon of hand lotion soap was on the floor that according to the label was harmful if ingested. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 880 | .0604(r) |
| Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. There was not an evacuation crib available in Space 2. | |||
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