Charlotte · Licensed center
Little Angels Academy
- Small center, licensed for 27 children.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 8 of its 11 licensing inspections since August 2023.
Of the 256 Charlotte-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, more than 99% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. Fewer than 1% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Jun 2, 20263 citations
“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. One (1) child's medical action plan was not updated annually.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
“The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan listed Benadryl under medications. The Benadryl was not onsite.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
“The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated in the risk management portal on 8/26/24.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
Jun 11, 20258 citations
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence around the air conditioning unit was broken and nails were exposed and accessible to children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The fence surrounding the AC unit was damaged and broken. The AC unit was located on the playground and was accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's medication permission for a chronic condition expired 3/9/25.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
“A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Space 2a.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
4 more from this inspection
“For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Space 2a did not have sufficient materials to include sensory toys, musical toys, pretend play materials (dress up)(housekeeping). dolls, and only one set of blocks was available.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
“Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Space 2a did not have a family living/dramatic play or art/creative play activity area.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
“Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) veteran staff did not complete administering medication training.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
“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. One (1) veteran employee did not renew child maltreatment training every five years.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
Jan 7, 20252 citations
“Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
“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 annual fire inspection was due 12/7/24. An inspection was completed 11/19/24 and two (2) items received unsatisfactory marks.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/24/2025
Jul 16, 20241 citation
“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. I observed the laundry room and storage closet unlocked in the bathroom used by children in Spaces 2a and 2b. I observed cleaning supplies and paint stored inside the laundry and storage closet.”
Violation corrected during visit
Jun 28, 20249 citations
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher brought two (2) toddlers inside from the playground. They entered through the kitchen and were placed behind the half door into Space 1. The teacher walked back through the kitchen to the back door to retrieve more children. She completed this task 2 times before stepping outside to the porch to help bring additional infants and toddlers inside.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
“Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. . Health and safety trainings were due by 9/26/24. An employee was missing the training regarding medication administration.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
“Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children from Spaces 2a and 2b were combined in Space 2b participating in large group time listening to a story. Children were between the ages of one (1) and four (4) years old.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
“Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seven (7) aged one (1) year and younger were present with one (1) teacher in Space 1.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
5 more from this inspection
“Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. I observed three activity areas available in Spaces 2a and 2b.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The ceiling in Space 1 above infant cribs was observed with peeling plaster.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
“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. One (1) staff member was required to completed First Aid by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.”
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) staff member was required to completed CPR by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment was required to be completed by 9/26/23 and was completed 10/20/23.”
Violation corrected during visit
Nov 8, 20233 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 last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22. Repeat violation”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023
“Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Substitutions on the menu were not posted prior to lunch being served.”
Violation corrected during visit
“The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not provided for children at lunch.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2023
Oct 6, 20237 citations
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 22, 2022, the staff members failed to ensure a safe environment when a three-year-old child, allergic to peanuts, ingested peanut butter cookie.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained to reflect an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On September 29, 2023, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A staff member's files was not maintained for a year after employment ended.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
3 more from this inspection
“All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. A child's file was not maintained for at least one year fro the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“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. While the medical plan was in the child’s file, it was not followed to ensure 911 was called following administration of an EpiPen on December 22, 2022.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
“An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed for an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
Aug 31, 20234 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 last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023
“Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A teacher's purse was stored on teh changing table in Space 2.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2023
“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. A bottle of nail polish was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in Space 2. Aerosol bug spray for teacher use was not stored behind lock and key on the playground. A tube of petrolium Aquafor was not stored behind lock and key in Space 1. A teacher's purse was stored below five feet accessible to children.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024
“The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The fire panel had not been maintained properly and the provider was not in compliance with life saving equipment for the fire alarm panel per the fire code.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- June 2, 2026
- On file
- 11 visits since August 2023 — 3 cited nothing, 2 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 37 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.
Jun 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · June 2, 2026
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. One (1) child's medical action plan was not updated annually.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan listed Benadryl under medications. The Benadryl was not onsite.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last updated in the risk management portal on 8/26/24.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/16/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2025 Unannounced visit 8 findings
Unannounced visit · June 11, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence around the air conditioning unit was broken and nails were exposed and accessible to children.
Violation corrected during visit
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The fence surrounding the AC unit was damaged and broken. The AC unit was located on the playground and was accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's medication permission for a chronic condition expired 3/9/25.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Space 2a.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Space 2a did not have sufficient materials to include sensory toys, musical toys, pretend play materials (dress up)(housekeeping). dolls, and only one set of blocks was available.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Space 2a did not have a family living/dramatic play or art/creative play activity area.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three (3) veteran staff did not complete administering medication training.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
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. One (1) veteran employee did not renew child maltreatment training every five years.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · January 7, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
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 annual fire inspection was due 12/7/24. An inspection was completed 11/19/24 and two (2) items received unsatisfactory marks.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/24/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jul 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · July 16, 2024
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. I observed the laundry room and storage closet unlocked in the bathroom used by children in Spaces 2a and 2b. I observed cleaning supplies and paint stored inside the laundry and storage closet.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Jun 2024 Unannounced visit 9 findings
Unannounced visit · June 28, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher brought two (2) toddlers inside from the playground. They entered through the kitchen and were placed behind the half door into Space 1. The teacher walked back through the kitchen to the back door to retrieve more children. She completed this task 2 times before stepping outside to the porch to help bring additional infants and toddlers inside.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. . Health and safety trainings were due by 9/26/24. An employee was missing the training regarding medication administration.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children from Spaces 2a and 2b were combined in Space 2b participating in large group time listening to a story. Children were between the ages of one (1) and four (4) years old.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seven (7) aged one (1) year and younger were present with one (1) teacher in Space 1.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/16/2024
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. I observed three activity areas available in Spaces 2a and 2b.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The ceiling in Space 1 above infant cribs was observed with peeling plaster.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/11/2024
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. One (1) staff member was required to completed First Aid by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.
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) staff member was required to completed CPR by 9/26/23 and training was completed 10/25/23.
Violation corrected during visit
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. Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment was required to be completed by 9/26/23 and was completed 10/20/23.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Nov 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · November 8, 2023
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 last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22. Repeat violation
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Substitutions on the menu were not posted prior to lunch being served.
Violation corrected during visit
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Milk was not provided for children at lunch.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2023 Unannounced visit 7 findings
Unannounced visit · October 6, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On December 22, 2022, the staff members failed to ensure a safe environment when a three-year-old child, allergic to peanuts, ingested peanut butter cookie.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was not maintained to reflect an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On September 29, 2023, an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A staff member's files was not maintained for a year after employment ended.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. A child's file was not maintained for at least one year fro the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
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. While the medical plan was in the child’s file, it was not followed to ensure 911 was called following administration of an EpiPen on December 22, 2022.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not completed for an incident which occurred on December 22, 2022.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 4 findings
Unannounced visit · August 31, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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 last fire inspection was completed 7/27/22.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/7/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A teacher's purse was stored on teh changing table in Space 2.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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. A bottle of nail polish was observed on a low shelf accessible to children in Space 2. Aerosol bug spray for teacher use was not stored behind lock and key on the playground. A tube of petrolium Aquafor was not stored behind lock and key in Space 1. A teacher's purse was stored below five feet accessible to children.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The fire panel had not been maintained properly and the provider was not in compliance with life saving equipment for the fire alarm panel per the fire code.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 60003840 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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What it costs
$1,840 a month for an infant
Higher than 58% of the 12 that publish a price.
Higher than 64% of the 11 that publish a price.
Charlotte-area comparison hidden: too few providers here publish a full-time price for this age.
Little Angels AcademyMost Charlotte-area prices (middle 80%)
- Deposit
- $125
A day here
- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- laapreschool.com
- Address
- 201 W Park Avenue
- License
- 60003840, active
- Quality program
- Three Star License
- Ages they serve
- 6 weeks old to 5 years old
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All checked July 2026.
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Deposit laapreschool.com
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Hours laapreschool.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 60003840 under License Number, and open the result.
- Website laapreschool.com
- Ages they serve laapreschool.com
Small means the smallest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 11 to 50 children. Medium is 51 to 162; large is 163 to 528.