MEET OUR FOUNDER
Roslyn E. Dixon
Founder & CEO
"Your child is our first priority — it always has been, and it always will be."
— Roslyn E. Dixon · Founder & CEO · Est. 1995
Dixon Academy was founded on the dream of a young woman who wanted to make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Coming from a family of educators, the vision to nurture and educate children from an early age was both natural and deeply personal. That dream became a reality when the first Dixon Academy center opened in Charlotte, North Carolina, in October 1995. Since then, Dixon Academy has continued to grow and flourish.
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Our centers are led by dedicated administrators, teachers, and support staff who genuinely love working with children. We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life, and we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn and thrive.
"I didn't just want to open a daycare. I wanted to build a place where children feel like they matter — because they do."
— Roslyn E. Dixon, Founder & CEO
OUR JOURNEY
From One Classroom to Four Campuses
Three decades of growth, all guided by the same unwavering commitment to children and families.
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1995 — The Beginning
Roslyn E. Dixon opens the first Dixon Academy on West Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. A single location with a bold vision: trustworthy, high-quality childcare accessible to every family.
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2002 — Harrisburg Campus Opens
The second campus opens in Harrisburg, expanding the Dixon Academy footprint and serving a rapidly growing community with full infant-through-school-age programs.
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2004 — Expanding to Cabarrus County
Growing demand leads to the opening of Dixon Academy at Concord, expanding the same standard of excellence to Cabarrus County families.
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2022 — Howard Levine Child Development Center
Dixon Academy is selected to operate the Howard Levine Child Development Center in Charlotte's Renaissance West community — a testament to the organization's reputation for excellence and community impact.
OUR COMMUNITY
Deeply Rooted in Charlotte
Ms. Dixon's commitment extends far beyond our campuses — she actively serves the greater Charlotte community through board leadership and civic engagement.
Self Help Community Advisory Board
Board Member
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Active Member
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Excellence In Leadership Award 2025
Marizetta Kerry CDC
Board Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc,
Alpha Lambda Omega Chapter
The Links, Incorporated
Charlotte Chapter