Five Star Center License
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Harris Learning Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
6141 STATESVILLE ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
131 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003891
License Holder
HARRIS LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Jul 31, 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
License Conditions: Other - Reduced, Enhanced Ratio, Enhanced Space
Reviews
Parent
2021-07-13 18:27:18
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I give this facility 1 star and if I could I would give them zero! My child has been attending Harris Learning Academy since she was 8-10 weeks old and in the beginning everything was fine, she is now almost 2 years old and the transition from infancy to toddler care in the facility has been horrible. Communication is horrible in every aspect! since returning from Quarntine they have basically gotten a completely new staff and even since then teachers have came and gone and I strongly believe it because of the rude and unprofessional management staff. Laura (director/owner) and Mika (assistant director) have attitudes out this world and talk to parent as if they aren't paying customer that are leaving OUR children in their care!. I feel like through my experience my concerns became a bother to them and they didnt mind showing it with sarcasm and over talking me on numerous occcasion even denying me bare minimum communication in regards to policy and procedures in writing for my child class room for better clarity as a parent, and thats not even the half. They randomly close with less then 24hrs notice if they "dont have staffing" and take every possible holiday as a reason to be closed. To make a long story short I would not recommend this ratchet/ unprofessional staff to anyone and management is to to blame for that. I wish I had moved my child sooner.
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About the Provider
HARRIS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | 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. Leftover medications (creams) in space for a child (I.P.) in space 4a;medication was not returned. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was incomplete; not listed with all current staff working in the facility. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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. An emergency medication was not on file for a child is space 1b. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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 in space 2 did not have medication authorization for emergency medications; a child in space 4a did not have a medication permission form completed for over-the-counter medication (cream). | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-198L |
| 2025-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-184L |
| 2025-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-26 | 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. Leftover creams were not returned to parents for (A.B.) and (Q.W.). | |||
| 2025-02-26 | 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. An Allergy Action Plan was not on file for a child (A.F.) with an allergy in space 2. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-09 | 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. Leftover medication for child (K.W.) was not return to the parent in space 6. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | 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. Staff (K.S.) First Aid expired August 20, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | 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. Staff (K.S.) CPR expired August 20, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | 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. Broken equipment on the outdoor play area was not inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The front gate and the back gate to the playground for infants and toddlers were not less than 3 1/2." | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. There were ants under a play structure on the playground for three (3) year-old children. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An Occupational Therapist (D.J.) did not have a completed Criminal Background Check (CBC). | |||
| 2024-03-05 | 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. An Occupational Therapist (D.J.) did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-10-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-06 | 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 Space 1a. and in Space 1b. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-182A |
| 2023-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 325 | 0.1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. An incident report regarding a teacher being bitten by a child that was signed by a teacher and parent stated 'I told him that is not nice to bite and I don't like him and also told him gentle touch only and gave him TLC.” | |||
| 2023-03-10 | 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. There were menus posted in classrooms and in the lobby that listed today's lunch as consisting of cheese pizza, carrots and oranges but it was observed that corn was served instead of carrots. This food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 4b there were two written feeding plans posted for two children that had not been modified as their needs changed to reflect they currently eat table food or food offered by the center. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | 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 Spaces #1b, #2b and #3 there were ointments, ice packs and alcohol wipes present in first aid kits not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Also, in Space #2b there were bubbles containing multiple warnings stored on a shelf in an unlocked closet. All items were removed from classrooms by the Administrator during the walk through. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A teacher in the infant classroom had a ITS-SIDS certificate that expired 3/2/23 in her file for review. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #4b there were 3 children present but none were documented on the daily attendance. The daily attendance was also not completed for the previous day. The attendance form was updated to reflect the current number of children present during the walk through. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Two (2) children did not have the address of emergency contacts listed on their application. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 10/4/21 had a medical report dated 4/1/22. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | 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 updated annually. | |||
| 2023-03-10 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two (2) employees reviewed the EPR plan in February 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 1a and Space 3 the posted lesson plans were not current. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space 4a one child under 12 months was observed eating table food but his Infant Feeding plan was not updated to reflect this. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 1a a large rip was observed in the carpet. This creates a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 3 the daily attendance form was not completed for the day and in Space 1a there were eight children present and seven children documented on the daily attendance. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-15 | 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. Broken outdoor equipment was left inside the fence to the toddler playground. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate to the air conditioning unit on the toddler playground was not locked. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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. Fish tank cleaner was observed stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath the large fish tank in the common room outside the kitchen. A "keep out of reach of children" warning was observed on the label of the cleanser. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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. Two (2) containers of liquid cough medicine for a staff member's child was observed stored in the staff members bookbag hanging on the outside of the closet door in Space 1a. The zipper pouch on the front of the bag was opened and the medication was visible. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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's emergency medical care information was not updated annually. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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. One (1) child had an off-premise permission form that was not updated annually. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member hired 12/8/20 completed health and safety trainings on 3/8/22. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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