Kiddie Academy of Cornelius
CORNELIUS, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address17026 Kenton Drive CORNELIUS, NC 28031 (704) 970-9000
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(704) 970-9000
Operating details
Capacity177
License dateApril 3, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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17026 Kenton Drive CORNELIUS, NC 28031 (704) 970-9000, CORNELIUS, NC 28031
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- 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: 3/2/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk3/2/2026
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
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. There was no documentation on file that a staff member completed first aid training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
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. There was no documentation file that a staff member completed the CPR course. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/2/2026
.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. There was no documentation on file that 2 staff members completed the required training within 90 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
.1102(a) — Violation #1898
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no documentation on file that 2 staff members completed all the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. 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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Estimated monthly cost
$733/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: CORNELIUS, Mecklenburg County
- Capacity: 177
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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