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KIPP CHANGE ACADEMY
5431 HICKORY GROVE RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
School Building · NC permit/State ID 2060440537
Latest result98 / 100
Last inspectedAug 5, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceOct 18, 2017
Score history
Oct 18, 2017Higher is betterAug 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 5, 2026 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Mr. Nunn was present during inspection. Report emailed to:
Inunn@KIPPNC.ORG
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be provided with adequate water pressure and be properly regulated (i.e. water pressure should be regulated so that an individual’s mouth does not come in contact with the nozzle and so that the water does not splash on the floor). 15A NCAC 18A 2406 (b). Observed general cleaning needed to water fountains located in cafeteria. Observed 1 water fountain with high pressure located across from group restrooms near Kindergarten hallway.
Sep 5, 2025 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: *NOTE: Mr. Tony was present during time of inspection. Report emailed to:
TCRUMBLIN@KIPPNC.ORG
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410. Observed black build up on ceiling near vent on kindergarten/first grade hallway. Clean.
Oct 1, 2024 100 / 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 18, 2023 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed touch up paint needed in the boys and girls restroom.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jul 22, 2022 99 / 100 · 1 violation
#7 · STORAGE SPACES: Clean 20#; storage off floor 20# (.2411) −10
Observed boxes stored on the floor in storage closets.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
Jan 7, 2021 98.5 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
4. Observed toilet out of order in girls' restroom. Work order already in place.
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
#6 · FLOORS: WALLS: AND CEILINGS: Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair 30# (.2410) −15
Observed wall damage in rooms 130, 133 and 208. Continue to repair walls.
**Floors, walls, and ceilings of all areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2410.
Jan 22, 2019 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No points were deducted for the following:
7. Observed items stored on the floor in various classrooms and storage closets during the inspection. Ensure that items are not stored directly on the floor.
**All storage shall be at least 15 inches above the floor or otherwise arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 15A NCAC 18A .2411.
#4 · TOILET FACILITIES: Walls and ceilings clean, nonabsorbent, washable, and in good repair 30#; fixtures clean and in good repair 40#; floors impervious, kept clean 30# (.2408) −20
Observed loose toilet seats in the boys and girls restrooms during inspection. Needs to be tightened. Observed toilet seat with dried staining in the boys restroom on the 4th/5th grade hall.. Needs to be cleaned
**Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2408 (d).
Oct 18, 2017 98 / 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: School is using preferred meals and bagged lunches from home.
#11: Waste material, unnecessary articles, rubbish, litter, or garbage shall not be allowed to accumulate on the premises. 15A NCAC 18A .2415 (a). Observed dumper corral needs cleaning of debris on ground.
#3 · DRINKING FOUNTAINS: Clean and in good repair 40#; adequate pressure, properly regulated 40# (.2406) −20
Drinking fountains shall be kept clean and in good repair. 15A NCAC 18A .2406 (b). Observed water fountains in cafeteria with build-up around the drains.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KIPP CHANGE ACADEMY” or State ID 2060440537). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.