DRUID HILLS ACADEMY
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2801 LUCENA STREET CHARLOTTE, NC 28206 (980) 343-5515
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(980) 343-5515
Operating details
Capacity36
License dateJune 19, 2019
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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2801 LUCENA STREET CHARLOTTE, NC 28206 (980) 343-5515, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/7/2026
.3005(a) — Violation #1764
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. Three (3) children did not have a health assessment on file for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/7/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child’s medication permission for an Epi pen and Benadryl expired 3/19/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$847/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: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
- Capacity: 36
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 7
What parents actually pay
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