Nana's Place University, LLC

Center · Charlotte · 1825 Back Creek Drive

What kind of place is this?

Size 149 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 1993
Approach academic, creative-curriculum, faith-based

In the program’s own words

“The core curriculum of "Nana's Place" preschool program is the ABeka Program in addition to supplemental academic experiences designed by the Director.” nanasplaceinc.com, July 2026
“We proudly use A Beka and The Creative Curriculum for teaching instruction.” nanasplaceinc.com, July 2026
“The program partnered with families to promote the "whole child" through a rigorous academic curriculum, cultural fusion, community service, physical education, strong Christian values, and a legacy of student graduates that are beyond Kindergarten readiness.” nanasplaceinc.com, 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 7 of the 8 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 3 to 5 yrs
Hours 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Accepts subsidy Yes

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Five Star License
License status Active

State record — North Carolina DCDEE

Last visit
July 29, 2026
On file
8 visits since March 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Fixed?
All 23 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 7 findings

Unannounced visit · July 29, 2026

Children under the age of three participated in off premise activities that involved children being transported in a motor vehicle. A child under the age of three participated in an off premise field trip and was transported in the facility's van on 7/29/26.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/10/2026

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu did not include the meals for the current week and was not posted where easily seen by parents.

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 #8, cleaning products were stored in an unlocked closet.

Violation corrected during visit

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. Staff member, M.L. did not have the required first aid certification which was due 6/2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/10/2026

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. Staff member, M.L. did not have the required CPR certification which was due 6/2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/10/2026

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van did not have a fire extinguisher and one van did not have a first aid kit.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information and photographs were not available for all children being transported.

Violation corrected during visit

DCDEE facility lookup

Feb 2026 Announced visit nothing cited
Feb 2026 Unannounced visit 2 findings

Unannounced visit · February 20, 2026

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In spaces #2 and #6, there were broken tiles on the classroom floors.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the 3s playground, there were broken plastic balls connected to the play structure.

Violation corrected during visit

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Feb 2026 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · February 11, 2026

Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. On 2/5/26, a child was left on the van unattended by an adult.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/20/2026

Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. A child left unattended by an adult, left the van and walked across the parking lot to enter the school.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/20/2026

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. On 2/5/26, the driver did not document when the children departed the vehicle.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/20/2026

DCDEE facility lookup

Aug 2025 Unannounced visit 3 findings

Unannounced visit · August 5, 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 approved fire inspection completed on 4/8/25 was not submitted to the Division within one week of completion.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The discipline policy for a child enrolled did not contain the parent's signature or date.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

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. Staff member, T.G. did not complete the health and safety trainings as required and were due by February 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025

DCDEE facility lookup

Feb 2025 Unannounced visit 2 findings

Unannounced visit · February 13, 2025

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #7, a staff/child ratio sheet was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in January 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2025

DCDEE facility lookup

Aug 2024 Unannounced visit 1 finding

Unannounced visit · August 7, 2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The steps on the outdoor playground equipment are in need of repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2024

DCDEE facility lookup

Mar 2024 Unannounced visit 5 findings

Unannounced visit · March 7, 2024

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #5, a staff/child ratio sheet was not posted.

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. Staff member, C.M. did not have a medical report on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024

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. Staff member, L.T. did not have the required emergency information on file on or before the first day of work.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member, L.T. did not have documentation of the orientation on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024

All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff member, L.T. did not have documentation of EPR training on file as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024

DCDEE facility lookup

Before you tour

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What kind of place is this

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Who will be with our child

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Will it fit our family

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