Front elevation of Kiddie Academy

Dec. 29. By Dave Vieser. It looks like Kenton Place may get another daycare center. Plans for a new 10,000 square foot building on Kenton Drive will be the subject of a community meeting Tuesday Jan. 11. The applicant, WGS Holdings I of Charlotte, is expected to outline details and answer any questions from those in attendance.

What we know

The one-story daycare center, to be called Kiddie Academy of Cornelius, would be located on a 2.1-acre lot at 17024 Kenton Drive diagonally across the street from Brusters Ice Cream. Plans include an 8,800 square foot play area.

Developer comments

In a response to a Cornelius Today inquiry, WGS I applicant Neal Bates said: “I appreciate your interest in our potential project but I’m not comfortable providing more information at this time since we don’t yet have town approval for the use. If we can get such approvals in the next couple of months, I’d be happy to discuss all details of the project.”

Why rezoning is required

Conditional Zoning is necessary for this project because the originally approved conditional district at this location required mixed-use and multiple-story buildings. Public hearings will be scheduled early next year.

Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy is a 40-year franchisor in the multibillion-dollar educational child care industry. The company has 270 locations around the country.

Competition

The Cadence Academy Preschool is located just around the corner, at 16420 Sedgebrook Lane in Huntersville.