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Fayetteville, NC 28305 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Academe Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Academe Child Development Center
Academe Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academe Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Academe Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #26000232
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 16 visits · 45 rules in all · 45 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Food and nutrition 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
Corrected during the visit
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2024
Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
Aug 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
- Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
May 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
May 7, 2024Inspection27 rules cited
Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
All 5 of the following activity areas were not available daily to each group art/creative play, children's books, blocks/blockbuilding, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Operational policies did not contain the required information as listed in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
A caregiver administered medication to a child without parental permission or authorization from a bona fide medical care provider during the event of an emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Academe Child Development Center
Is Academe Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Academe Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academe Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 9 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 45 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academe Child Development Center care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academe Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academe Child Development Center's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academe Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 486-7611 to ask.
What is Academe Child Development Center's phone number?
(910) 486-7611.
Where is Academe Child Development Center?
1918 Center St, Fayetteville, NC 28306. The nearest other daycare we list is Leap of Faith Christian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.