Christian Montessori School Of Lake Norman

Center · Huntersville · 14813 N Old Statesville Rd

What kind of place is this?

Size 80 children licensed In the middle half for Charlotte centers, where the middle half licenses 50–162. Measured across 598 Charlotte centers, 2026-08-17.
Established 1995
Approach montessori, faith-based

In the program’s own words

“Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman's curriculum implements the Montessori philosophy and methodology at the Infant, Toddler, pre-school and Kindergarten levels.” christianmontessorischool.org, July 2026
“FAITH STATEMENT We strive to provide an enriched academic experience through the Montessori philosophy in an environment that teaches Christian principles and the love of Jesus Christ to all.” christianmontessorischool.org, July 2026

How this compares

North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 2 of the 5 visits below. Across Charlotte centers it cites something at about 57% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Charlotte with Charlotte and never with another state.

Who will be with our child?

Will it fit our family?

Ages served Infant Community (6 weeks-18 months), Toddler Community (18-36 months), Primary Community (3-6 years)
Hours 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule All Day, Full Day, Half Day
Holiday closures Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break (Dec 21-Jan 1), MLK Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Easter Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, plus teacher workdays

What will it cost us?

Infant $1,813/mo about $8/hr
Toddler $1,630/mo about $7/hr
Preschool $1,512/mo about $7/hr
Part-time $828–$1,066/mo
Application fee $100
Sibling discount 10% for first sibling, 15% for second sibling, 20% for third sibling, 5% increments for each additional sibling

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating One Star License
License status Active

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
July 22, 2026
On file
5 visits since July 2025 — 3 cited nothing, 2 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 13 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.

Jul 2026 Unannounced visit 11 findings

Unannounced visit · July 22, 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 facility has not completed a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #6, there was no current activity plan posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

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. In space #6, there were 2 aerosol cans in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A staff member does not have an application on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

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. A staff member did not have a medical report on file. Two staff members completed their medical after employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member did not have a TB report on file. Two staff members completed their TB after employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

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. A staff member does not have a current first aid training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2026

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. A staff member does not a current CPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2026

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not have a health assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

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. A staff member does not have a signed acknowledgment of the policy on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member has not completed all the health and safety trainings within one year of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2026

DCDEE facility lookup

Jan 2026 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Dec 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Sep 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings

Unannounced visit · September 11, 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. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a medical report on file for verification during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2025

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 7/21/2025 did not have a TB Test or Screening for me to verify during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2025

DCDEE facility lookup

Jul 2025 Announced visit nothing cited

Before you tour

Christian Montessori School Of Lake Norman hasn’t published

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What kind of place is this

Who will be with our child

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Will it fit our family

What will it cost us

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

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