Three Star Center License
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Bright Kids Learning Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
13925 ERWIN ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28273
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 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
60003887
License Holder
BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Sep 5, 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
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Linda Cruz
2021-12-23 02:46:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
This is a phenomenal center my children have learned so much since being at this facility. They have been at this facility for several years.
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About the Provider
BRIGHT KIDS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-310L |
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-446L |
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-446L |
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. It was reported that children have been slapped on the legs, grabbed by the collar of their shirt, and are forced into chairs or on the floor. There were also verbal instances shared such as telling children, "that's why you're not doing well", or "if your brain was as smart as your mouth is, you'd be doing better in class." It was also stated that children are yelled at daily. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was observed in the hallway of the facility alone. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-034L |
| 2026-01-21 | 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. An incident report dated for 12/16/2025 did not include all of the required information such as the facility ID, consultant, county, steps to prevent reoccurrence, how, and when the parent was contacted. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for four (4) groups of children for reference. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. Electrical outlets not in use, which were located in space 104, and 109 used by children were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. Liquid Whiteout correction tape was observed accessible to children in space 100. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. A bottle of Dr. Pepper soda was observed in space 100. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1804 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(o) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division. The child care operator did not complete and verify the facility's roster in the ABCMS. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-224L |
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-224L |
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An infant was in care with children two (2) years old. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Meals serve did not meet all required components. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 511 | .0901(i) |
| Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Chips were served as a snack. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | 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. When food substitutions are made, they're not recorded on the menu prior to and doesn't include all required components. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash their after outside play and before sand table play in space nine (9). | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment, and one (1) staff's medical report was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation for two (2) new staff was not documented. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. Six (6) staff did not successfully complete recertification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. Six (6) staff did not successfully complete recertification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. A staff was observed drinking from a McDonald's cup during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 1864 | .0605(a) |
| Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. Children ages three (3) and four (4) were playing on a playground designed for children ages five (5)-twelve (12). | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. One (1) staff member did not have required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test, or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-066A |
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-19 | 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 electrical outlet in space seven (7) was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. Three (3) aerosol cans of cleaning sprays were not stored in a locked room or cabinet in space ten (10). | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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 medicine was not returned to parent after authorization had expired. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age in space four (4). | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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) child care provider's medical report on file prior to employment was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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) staff did not successfully complete recertification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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 (2) staff did not successfully complete recertification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. Lays potato chips were observed on a counter in space two (2). | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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 signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in one (1) staff person's file. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. Three (3) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-170A |
| 2024-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-12 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios posted in space three (3) and four (4) were not applicable to those spaces. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Staples that had fallen from a bulletin board were located on a shelf in space four (4). | |||
| 2024-04-12 | 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. Two (2) outlets in a power strip in space one (1) did not have safety plugs in them. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. There was not a sufficient amount of available toys to provide activities for vigorous play and large muscle development on the preschool outdoor playground. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-078L |
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-078L |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) child was left unattended on the playground for two (2) minutes. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Four (4) children were seated in a "bye bye buggy" for at least thirty (30) minutes. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 502 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. Size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. It was stated that sometimes the afterschool children uses a classroom upstairs above the multipurpose room. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for groups one (1) and four (4) for reference. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Outdoor equipment was not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote physical development. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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. Mesh covering the openings on fencing was damaged exposing the openings that are not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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) staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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 (2) staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of other emergency contact persons for one (1) child. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one (1) child. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1443 | 10A NCAC 09 .2508(c)(1-13) |
| Programs operating for 3 or fewer hours per day did not make at least 3 activities available daily. At least three (3) activities were not available for the afterschool program that operates from 3:30-5:00. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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. EPR drill was not practiced between January 2023 and August 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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. The child care administrator and two (2) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The administrator has received the training. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-20 | 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. Emergency medical care information was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for one (1)child. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | 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 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 updated for one (1) child. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file for one (1) staff was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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