The Children's Courtyard #3212
3650 Ruckus Road, Harrisburg, NC
5.0· 1 review
Adventure Children’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $258
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About Adventure Children’s Academy
Adventure Children’s Academy is a licensed child care center in Harrisburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Adventure Children’s Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cabarrus County has a median price of $258 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$258
Home daycare$174
Toddler
Center$204
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$172
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Adventure Children’s Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13000605
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 1, 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 Apr 1, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
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 Aug 18, 2025
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 Aug 18, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 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 Sep 23, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
May 2, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
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 15, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 7, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Adventure Children’s Academy
Is Adventure Children’s Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Adventure Children’s Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Adventure Children’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Adventure Children’s Academy care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Adventure Children’s Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Adventure Children’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Adventure Children’s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 456-7075 to ask.
What is Adventure Children’s Academy's phone number?
(704) 456-7075.
Where is Adventure Children’s Academy?
4245 Main Street, Harrisburg, NC 28075. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Courtyard #3212, 0.3 miles away.