Adventure Children’s Academy
A child care center in Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075
4245 Main Street, Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075. (704) 456-7075.
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The short answer
- 20 violations in the last three years
- Mar 232026 the latest visit on record
- 178 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
11 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Mar 23, 2026.
20 violations cited in the last three years, 20 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
20 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 23, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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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. For staff members hired on 12/8/25, 10/7/25, 6/30/25 verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff files.”
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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. For staff members hired on 12/8/25, 10/7/25, 6/30/25 verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff files.”
Feb 5, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“On January 21, 2026 a three year old child was left on the playground from 4:30 PM to 4:32 PM for 2 minutes and 25 seconds.”
Jul 30, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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 members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have cpr certificates on file and available for review.”
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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 members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have first aid certificates on file and available for review.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“A completed EPR plan was not on file during today’s visit and not available for review.”
Jul 22, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
“On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver did not ensure the list of two children, ages five and six, who were participating in the off premise activity was available at the center. Therefore, the staff and guardian were not aware the children left the premises.”
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Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
“On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver, walked two children, ages five and six, off premises for an outing without written permission from the parent/guardian of the children and unbeknownst to center staff and guardian.”
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Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them.
“On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver left the premises with two children, ages five and six, did not have a list of participating children to check attendance upon departure from the center and return to the center.”
Apr 10, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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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 staff member hired on 5/22/23 that works in the infant classroom did not have an ITS/SIDS certificate on file and available for review.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Staff members hired on 5/22/23 and 5/30/23 did not have a staff development plan completed.”
Sep 10, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current CPR certificate on file.”
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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. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current First Aid certificate on file.”
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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.
“A staff member hired on 3/15/24 did not have a current Child Maltreatment training certificate on file.”
May 2, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Lesson plan for the Toddler 3 room was not current.”
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“Carpet in the classroom for 2 year old’s needs to be cleaned.”
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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.
“Two children had sleep logs with missing dates and the children were present on these dates.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A drill had not been completed or recorded since 12/22/23. A Lockdown drill was conducted during visit.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Two staff members did not complete Health and Safety training with one year of employment. Hire dates 4/24/23 and 4/10/24.”
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The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
“The centers EPR plan has not been completed.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 23, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| May 2, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Jan 29, 2024.
- Licensed for 178 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 13000605.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Adventure Academy Corporation.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 3 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 90 child care providers in Cabarrus County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6.5; this one had 20.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg Kids : Plus | 0 |
| Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Child Dev.center | 7 |
| The Children’s Courtyard #3212 | 54 |
| Harrisburg Elementary Preschool | 7 |
| Hickory Ridge Kids:plus | 0 |
| Adventure Children’s Academy This child care provider | 20 |
| Dixon Academy #2 | 19 |
| Touched By An Angel Learning Center | 9 |
| Kiddie Academy Harrisburg | 17 |
| A.C.E. Early Learners Academy | 0 |
| La Petite Academy | 32 |
| Weddington Hills Kids Plus | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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