THE KIDS LOFT ACADEMY
KANNAPOLIS, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address421 TERRACE AVE KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083 (980) 418-2676
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
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
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- Medium-High1
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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- 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
What parents actually pay
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