Legacy European Academy

Center · Matthews · 801 S Trade Street

What kind of place is this?

Size 198 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Charlotte centers, where the middle half licenses 50–162. Measured across 598 Charlotte centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“Qualified teachers, balanced meals, and play-based learning.” legacyeuropean.academy, July 2026

Who runs it

Ownership For-profit North Carolina DCDEE names a limited company as the licensee, and it is not in the IRS register of tax-exempt organisations. ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

How this compares

North Carolina DCDEE cited something at 6 of the 12 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.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 1-6 years

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Four Star License
License status Active

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
June 11, 2026
On file
12 visits since October 2023 — 6 cited nothing, 3 of those unannounced
Fixed?
All 28 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 2 findings

Unannounced visit · June 11, 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 2, lotions for children stating keep out of reach of children were stored in a plastic bin on a shelf lower than five (5) feet accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 2, 4 and 5 plastic wrap and baggies lower than five feet storing classroom materials were accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/12/2026

DCDEE facility lookup

Jan 2026 Unannounced visit 8 findings

Unannounced visit · January 6, 2026

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, the epi-pen for a child requiring emergency medication was not on site.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2026

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 Spaces 6, 10 and 13 wipes with warning label keep out of reach of children were stored less than five feet accessible to children. In Space 1, Top Fin water cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a Magic Eraser was stored accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet lower than five feet. In Spaces 11 and 13, white out was stored lower than five feet accessible to children . In Space 11, button batteries were stored lower than five feet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2026

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 9, a child requiring emergency medication did not have an epi-pen on site in the original labeled container.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2026

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff 12/13/2024 had a form on file dated 12/13/2024. One employee hired 1/3/2023 had a form on file dated 1/3/2025.

Violation corrected during visit

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 1/21/2025 had a medical assessment on file dated 5/19/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2026

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. Two staff hired 8/18/2025 had a policy signed 8/22/2025 on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2026

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. One staff hired 10/14/2024 had a certificate on file dated 1/28/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2026

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired 12/13/2024 did not have the Administration of Medication training certificate on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2026

DCDEE facility lookup

Nov 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · November 10, 2025

Individual applications were not on file for each child. A child's application was missing from one randomly selected file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/14/2025

DCDEE facility lookup

Oct 2025 Announced visit nothing cited
Jun 2025 Unannounced visit nothing cited
May 2025 Announced visit nothing cited
Jan 2025 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · January 27, 2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The o9utdoor play area storage shed has several rotted, splintering boards and rusty nail is protruding from the boards. In Spaces 2 and 7 and the cabinet did not close completely with the plastic safety locks, creating a pinch point hazardous to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025

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. Hand soap stating keep out of reach of children was observed in Space 6 and the bathroom of Space 5. The bleach bottles in Spaces 2, 5, 6 and 7 were stored lower than 5 feet.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child with emergency medication did not have a permission to administer forma on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2025

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Toys with small wheels, stuffed animals with beaded eyes, puzzle pieces and suction cup manipulatives were observed in Spaces 6, 7, and 9. In Space 6 a plastic bag was accessible to children.

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. Two (2) employees did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2025

DCDEE facility lookup

Oct 2024 Announced visit nothing cited
Jun 2024 Unannounced visit 6 findings

Unannounced visit · June 4, 2024

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The food served for lunch was different from what was listed on the menu for today.

Violation corrected during visit

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, there was one electrical outlet that was not protected by a safety cover.

Violation corrected during visit

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 new staff member's medical report was completed after the hire date. The hire date for the staff member was February 8, 2024. The medical report was dated February 19, 2024.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One new staff member's TB test was dated February 19, 2024. The hire date for the new staff member was February 8, 2024.

Violation corrected during visit

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #4, attendance for June 3, 2024 and June 4, 2024 had not been documented.

Violation corrected during visit

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a chronic medical condition expired April 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/13/2024

DCDEE facility lookup

Feb 2024 Unannounced visit nothing cited
Jan 2024 Unannounced visit 6 findings

Unannounced visit · January 29, 2024

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, there were two children one year of age and five children two years of age present with one staff member.

Violation corrected during visit

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Bananas and strawberries was listed on today's menu for breakfast however, apples and oranges were served. The menu was not updated prior to serving the children.

Violation corrected during visit

All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #3, a child was observed sleeping on a beanbag chair in the cozy area.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, the covering on three blocks was peeling and in poor repair. On the playground, the steering wheel for a riding toy was missing.

Violation corrected during visit

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.

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. In space #4, a purse was observed in a bottom unlocked shelf. The purse was removed from the classroom by the Teacher and placed in another bag located in the hallway hanging on a hook accessible to children. The bag contained an aerosol can of hair spray.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup

Oct 2023 Unannounced visit nothing cited

Before you tour

Legacy European Academy hasn’t published

Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask which of these findings were serious.North Carolina DCDEE records the correction in its own words, but never says how serious it was.

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who runs it

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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