Charlotte · Licensed center

Brighter Minds Academy 2

Small center, licensed for 32 children.
Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 8 of its 9 licensing inspections since August 2023.

Of the 51 Charlotte-area centers with 9 licensing inspections, 10% had rules cited at 8 of them, as this center did. 2% had rules cited at all 9.

Licensing inspections

Apr 27, 20263 citations

“All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch at the end of the slide measured less than 6" deep.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident that occurred on 4/16/26.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026
“Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One (1) infant was observed sleeping on her back during the walkthrough. The safe sleep chart was not completed for the infant.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026

Dec 18, 202512 citations

“Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. One (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child, L.G., did not have updated emergency medical care information on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who began enrollment in September did not have a health assessment on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026

8 more from this inspection

“Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An infant who enrolled in September 2025 did not have immunizations on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for one (1) child did not indicate the date of enrollment.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child's application did was not fully completed. Line items were left blank.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) employee, L.C., hired 11/10/25 did not have a signed policy on file for review. She was observed caring for children today.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization for a diaper cream was not onsite.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/28/24 did not complete health and safety trainings within one (1) year. One (1) employee hired 9/9/24 did not complete all of the health and safety trainings within one year. She was missing four (4) required trainings.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2026
“A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
“Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The small plastic playhouse on the preschool playground had broken pieces that should be removed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026

Aug 22, 20253 citations

“Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child's arrival time was not documented in Space 3. Repeat violation”
Violation corrected during visit
“All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The kitchen door was unlocked and three (3) gallon sized paint cans were stored on the floor.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's medical action plan listed an Epi pen and Benadryl as needed for treatment in the event of emergency. The permission form for the Epi pen was observed current. There was no permission form for the Benadryl. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/25/2025

Aug 15, 20254 citations

“Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed 3/26/25 and was not sent to the consultant within 7 calendar days.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not completed for school aged children in Space 1.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization for a chronic condition was not completed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/25/2025
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. I observed sixteen (16) children aged two years to ten years old present in Space 2. The maximum number of children allowed in Space 2 was eight (8). The ratio for 2 year old children was 1:9.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/22/2025

Jan 28, 20255 citations

“Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025

1 more from this inspection

“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2025

Jan 9, 202512 citations

“Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Infant bottles were not dated.”
Violation corrected during visit
“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The paint was observed peeling on the siding of the building on the playground. The paint was peeling on the exterior door to the infant classroom and the wood ramp leading to the infant classroom.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The top of the fence next to the shed on the preschool playground was below 4 feet.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
“Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have a medical report on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025

8 more from this inspection

“Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) children did not have medical assessments on file. One child was enrolled 6/24/24 and one child was enrolled 8/1/23.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a copy of the immunization records on file. The child was enrolled 6/24/24.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) employees did not have current CBC letters on file for review. Each was confirmed qualified in the ABCMS portal.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
“The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The plan was not reviewed in the portal annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The medical action plan for a child with a diagnosed allergy was not attached to the application.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
“The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground measured below 6 inches.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2025
“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. Two (2) employees did not renew maltreatment training every five (5) years. One (1) new employee hired 8/26/24 did not have child maltreatment training on file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025

Oct 23, 20245 citations

“Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival times were not documented for four (4) children in Space 2.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The vinyl on the couch in Space 1 was torn in several places and foam cushioning was exposed.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2024
“Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) new employees did not have a medical report on file for review.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2024
“New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The dates orientation was received was not documented on the form for two (2) new employees.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2024

1 more from this inspection

“The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) new employee hired in September 2024 did not have signed acknowledgment of reviewing the policy prior to working with children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024

Jan 17, 20247 citations

“Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A fruit was not served with lunch and no substitute was offered.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024
“Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not documented on the menu prior to the meal being served.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was not onsite.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024
“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. Two (2) employees did not have current First Aid certification.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

3 more from this inspection

“Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed discipline policy.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024
“Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a completed medical action plan attached to the file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024
“Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training was not renewed every five (5) years for two (2) employees.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Aug 28, 2023No rules cited

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State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit: April 27, 2026
On file: 9 visits since August 2023 — 1 cited nothing, 1 of those unannounced
Fixed?: All 51 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
Most serious: North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.

Apr 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · April 27, 2026

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch at the end of the slide measured less than 6" deep.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not completed for an incident that occurred on 4/16/26.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One (1) infant was observed sleeping on her back during the walkthrough. The safe sleep chart was not completed for the infant.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026

DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003886 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.

Dec 2025 Unannounced visit 12 findings

Unannounced visit · December 18, 2025

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A box of Benadryl was not stored behind lock and key. The medication was stored above five feet.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One (1) employee did not have record of CPR training. The card on file indicated First Aid training only.