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Bright Kids Learning Academy

A child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

13925 Erwin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273. (980) 299-0600.

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The last 24 months 60 violations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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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?

21 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 14, 2026.

60 violations cited in the last three years, 60 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

60 violations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
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Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

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.

Oct 14, 2026: unannounced5 violations
  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “A current activity plan wasn’t posted in space two (2).”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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. One (1) staff member documentation of review of the center’s EPR Plan during orientation was not on file.”

    Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

    “Cleaning products such as window cleaner, comet, windshield wiper fluid, upholstery cleaner, hornet spray, and hand sanitizer was located on the vans used for field trips.”

    Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “Benadryl was located in an unlocked file cabinet in space eight (8).”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    “One (1) staff member who had contact with children, did not have documentation of receiving at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Corrected during the inspection.

Apr 1, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • 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.”

    Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Mar 24, 2026: announced1 violation
  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “A child was observed in the hallway of the facility alone.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Jan 21, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 5, 2025: unannounced7 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

Aug 28, 2025: unannounced4 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

    “Chips were served as a snack.”

    Rule Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

    “Meals serve did not meet all required components.”

    Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 17, 2025: unannounced8 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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).”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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).”

    Rule Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 19, 2024: unannounced11 violations
  • 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).”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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).”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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).”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Apr 12, 2024: unannounced3 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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).”

    Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

Mar 4, 2024: unannounced1 violation
  • 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.”

    Rule Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 3, 2024: unannounced1 violation
  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Dec 14, 2023: unannounced3 violations
  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “One (1) child was left unattended on the playground for two (2) minutes.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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.”

    Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 5, 2023: unannounced13 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children used space that was not approved.

    “It was stated that sometimes the afterschool children uses a classroom upstairs above the multipurpose room.”

    Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Programs operating for 3 or fewer hours per day did not make at least 3 activities available daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 18, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 21 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 14, 2026Unannounced visit5 violations cited
Jul 8, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 15, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 1, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 1, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Mar 24, 2026Announced visit1 violation cited
Jan 21, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Nov 5, 2025Unannounced visit7 violations cited
Sep 10, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Aug 28, 2025Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Apr 17, 2025Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Feb 11, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 19, 2024Unannounced visit11 violations cited
Sep 17, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 12, 2024Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Mar 4, 2024Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jan 31, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 3, 2024Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Dec 14, 2023Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Dec 7, 2023Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Unannounced visit13 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Sep 5, 2018.
  • Licensed for 114 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 60003887.
Source:

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 issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
Source:

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: Bright Kids Learning Academy, LLC.
Source:

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.
Source:

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 529 child care providers in Mecklenburg County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 14; this one had 60.
Source:

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.

11 of the 529 in Mecklenburg County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Anthony’s Day Care Home7
Lake Wilie Elementary Asep1
Little Miracles Home Day Care21
Cadence Academy Preschool, Whitehall48
River Gate Elementary Asep0
Tutor Time Steele Creek33
Bright Kids Learning Academy This child care provider60
Oakcrest Preparatory Academy17
Primrose School of Lake Wylie5
Learning Jungle South Point43
The Learning Experience39
Brown Road KinderCare58

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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