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Caldwell Academy
- licensed capacity
- 29
- a week, county median
- $164
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About
About Caldwell Academy
Caldwell Academy is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 758-2482 to confirm.
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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Caldwell Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 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$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$137
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$137
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for Caldwell Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1455107
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 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 Sep 29, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jul 9, 2026
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Jun 29, 2024
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Nov 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Nov 14, 2023
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Caldwell Academy
Is Caldwell Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Caldwell Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Caldwell Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Caldwell Academy care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Caldwell Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Caldwell Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 758-2482 to confirm.
How much does Caldwell Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 758-2482 to ask.
What is Caldwell Academy's phone number?
(828) 758-2482.
Where is Caldwell Academy?
1302 Norwood Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Prime Time Youth Focus, under 0.1 miles away.