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Whiteville, NC 28472 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Academy Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About Academy Childcare Center
Academy Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $139 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Academy Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #24000178
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 23 visits · 52 rules in all · 52 corrected
- Records and paperwork 16
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Discipline and child guidance 7
- Food and nutrition 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 1
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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
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 Oct 6, 2025
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 2025
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
Sep 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2025
- Mar 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 3, 2025Inspection12 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 Mar 5, 2025
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 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 Mar 5, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
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 Mar 5, 2025
There was not a sufficient supply of clean linen on hand.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Nov 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
- Oct 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Academy Childcare Center
Is Academy Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Academy Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 11 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 52 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 Academy Childcare Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academy Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 788-1940 to ask.
What is Academy Childcare Center's phone number?
(910) 788-1940.
Where is Academy Childcare Center?
109 Leslie Newsome Avenue, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Elf Early Learning Facility, 1.4 miles away.