Belmont · Licensed center
Little Einsteins Preschool Academy
- Small Montessori center, licensed for 45 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 6 of its 16 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
Mar 31, 20263 citations
“Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff member, G.C., employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not complete a criminal background check.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
“Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form. The permission to administer medication form did not include the name of the medication to be administered.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, G.C., employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not have a valid qualifying letter on file.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
Oct 22, 20253 citations
“Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
“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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
“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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
Nov 12, 20242 citations
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, expired on August 27, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of DG Health Children’s Allergy Oral Solution expired on September 14, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on April 16, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 31, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024
“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. In Space #3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies did not have the contact information for the healthcare professional, emergency contact information, parent information, parent signature, or date the plan was completed, listed. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was completed on October 16, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024
Jul 15, 20241 citation
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired December 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/16/2024
Oct 16, 20232 citations
“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023
“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. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023
Aug 31, 20233 citations
“There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024
“A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024
“Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2023
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- September 8, 2026
- On file
- 16 visits since August 2023 — 10 cited nothing, 10 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 14 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.
Mar 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · March 31, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff member, G.C., employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not complete a criminal background check.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form. The permission to administer medication form did not include the name of the medication to be administered.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, G.C., employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not have a valid qualifying letter on file.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · October 22, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Nov 2024 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · November 12, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, expired on August 27, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of DG Health Children’s Allergy Oral Solution expired on September 14, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on April 16, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 31, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024
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. In Space #3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies did not have the contact information for the healthcare professional, emergency contact information, parent information, parent signature, or date the plan was completed, listed. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was completed on October 16, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 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 15, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired December 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/16/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Oct 2023 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · October 16, 2023
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023
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. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · August 31, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000603 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Openings, child care subsidies, and ratios and staff aren’t on this page.
How they teach
Montessori, Creative Curriculum and faith-based
“Each classroom is specially designed to offer a Montessori style of learning.”
What it costs
$1,083 a month for an infant
Lower than 92% of the 12 that publish a price.
Lower than 91% of the 11 that publish a price.
Charlotte-area comparison hidden: too few providers here publish a full-time price for this age.
Little Einsteins Preschool AcademyMost Charlotte-area prices (middle 80%)
- Part time
- $541 to $758 a month
- Application fee
- $125
- Siblings
- Rates may be reduced for siblings enrolled from one family
A day here
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Meals
- Parents provide all meals/snacks and beverages for their child; bottled water is provided by the facility; foods are not heated
- Outdoors
- Daily outdoor time emphasizing large-muscle movement and nature exploration; children climb, slide, swing, and balance on playground equipment under continual supervision
- Sleep
- Scheduled rest time on individual labeled cots, generally 12:30-2:30pm with prep beginning around 12:15pm; teachers remain nearby and children may lie down earlier if needed
- Diapers
- Parents supply diapers and other hygiene/training garments
- Screens
- Screen-free during the school year; limited (30 minutes or less) monitored movie time during the summer program and Christmas week for children age 3 and up
- Schedule
- Full-time (five-day) and part-time (two- or three-day) schedules
- Closed
- One week per year (summer break, 90 days notice given); up to 3 days per year for emergency closing or training; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and an additional day (3 days for Winter Break); Friday before Easter and Monday after Easter Sunday (2 days for Spring Break); Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after; Memorial Day; Fourth of July; Labor Day
Policies
- When a child is sick
- Excluded for fever of 101°F or above (or lower with other symptoms), vomiting, excessive loose stools, rashes, and other listed symptoms; must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning, and children may not return until 24 hours after the last case of vomiting or loose stool
Details
- Website
- littleeinsteinsinfo.com
- Address
- 419 Cherry Street
- License
- 36000603, active
- Quality program
- Four Star License
- Ages they serve
- Age 0-1 (Cuddlers) through 3+ years-kindergarten (Dreamers)
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com/parent-handbook
- Approach — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com/childfriendlyschedulesandclassrooms
What it costs
- Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Second price, Application fee — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
- Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
A day here
- Meals, Schedule — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
- Outdoors, Sleep, Diapers, Screens, Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
Policies
- When a child is sick — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000603 under License Number, and open the result.
- Website — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 littleeinsteinsinfo.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000603 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.
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.