Lightbridge Academy Steele Creek
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5730 Dixie River Rd CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 (980) 985-9858
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(980) 985-9858
Operating details
Capacity194
License dateApril 29, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5730 Dixie River Rd CHARLOTTE, NC 28278 (980) 985-9858, CHARLOTTE, NC 28278
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: 4/21/2026
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2026
- Medium risk4/21/2026
Violation #325
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. An argument occurred between a staff member and a staff member/parent regarding care of the staff member/parent's child. The argument included yelling and cursing and while children were present. .1802 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 154/21/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2806(k)(2). — Violation #9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The internal temperature of potentially hazardous foods requiring hot storage shall be 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during periods of preparation and service. Potentially hazardous food that will be transported hot shall be held at a temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above during transportation. The temperature of the food served for lunch was no more than 105 degrees prior to serving. This is a violation of a requirement in 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)
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
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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: 194
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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