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Acorn Academy at Elon University

201 S O'Kelly Avenue, Elon, NC 27244
licensed capacity
80
a week, county median
$145
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About Acorn Academy at Elon University

Acorn Academy at Elon University is a licensed child care center in Elon, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Acorn Academy at Elon University has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $145 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Alamance County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$145
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$134

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$140

School age

Center$66
Home daycare$89

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Acorn Academy at Elon University

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#01000679
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Food and nutrition 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.

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  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Acorn Academy at Elon University

Is Acorn Academy at Elon University licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Acorn Academy at Elon University last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acorn Academy at Elon University had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Acorn Academy at Elon University care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Acorn Academy at Elon University accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Acorn Academy at Elon University's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 365-9964 to confirm.

How much does Acorn Academy at Elon University cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 365-9964 to ask.

What is Acorn Academy at Elon University's phone number?

(336) 365-9964.

Where is Acorn Academy at Elon University?

201 S O'Kelly Avenue, Elon, NC 27244. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Day School, 1.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).