THE KIDS LOFT ACADEMY

KANNAPOLIS, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity75
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address421 TERRACE AVE KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083 (980) 418-2676

CityKANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

CountyCabarrus

Phone(980) 418-2676

Operating details

Capacity75

SubsidiesY

License dateJuly 7, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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421 TERRACE AVE KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083 (980) 418-2676, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

    .0604(q) — Violation #858

    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. In Space 1 there were plastic bags with diapers and wipes which were accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 106/16/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) — Violation #862

    The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One employee (DOH: 3/11/26) did not have documentation of review of the EMC plan. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk6/16/2026

    .1101(a) — Violation #1045

    New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two employees (DOH: 3/11/26, 5/4/26) did not have documentation of completed orientation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk6/16/2026

    .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

    Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One employee (DOH: 5/26/26) did not have documentation of completion of orientation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 106/16/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) — Violation #1233

    Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two employees, (DOH: 3/11/26, 5/4/26) did not have documentation of receiving a job description or operational policies. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk6/16/2026

    .0607(f) — Violation #1825

    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 employee (DOH: 3/11/26) did not have documentation on file for review of the EPR plan. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk6/16/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    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. One employee (DOH: 3/4/26) did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$712/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: KANNAPOLIS, Cabarrus County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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