E Maries Home Childcare Development Center
Gastonia, NC 28054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 7 reviews
Childcare Network #240
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Childcare Network #240
Childcare Network #240 is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 9 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | 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 | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childcare Network #240 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Childcare Network #240
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000636
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Records and paperwork 18
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Food and nutrition 8
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 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 May 20, 2026
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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 May 20, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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 May 20, 2026
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 May 20, 2026
- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
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 Jan 8, 2026
Aug 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 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 Aug 28, 2025
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
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
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 Aug 28, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 28, 2025
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection6 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 Mar 1, 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 Mar 1, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2025
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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 Sep 10, 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 Sep 10, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
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 Sep 10, 2024
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
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 Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 26, 2024
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 Jun 26, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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)
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 8, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in space #1.
Corrected during the visit
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Childcare Network #240
Is Childcare Network #240 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Childcare Network #240 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childcare Network #240 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 10 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 Childcare Network #240 care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Childcare Network #240 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childcare Network #240's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childcare Network #240 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 867-6864 to ask.
What is Childcare Network #240's phone number?
(704) 867-6864.
Where is Childcare Network #240?
1750 Oak Hollow Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is New Hope Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.