Kiddie Korner Day Schools, Inc. v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

BECTON, Judge.

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Because of the complexity of this case, we detail the facts before proceeding with our analysis. The plaintiffs are owners and operators of day care centers in Charlotte, North Carolina. The defendant School Board is a duly authorized corporate body under the laws of our State.

This controversy revolves around the School Board’s involvement in the initiation and operation of the Dilworth Extended Day Enrichment (DEDE) program, which was designed to alleviate the problem of the “latch key” child. 1 After consultation with Dr. Mary E. Mayesky, an education specialist, and…