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Forest City, NC 28043 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Children's Development Academy
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Children's Development Academy
Children's Development Academy is a licensed child care center in Forest City, 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, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 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
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:30 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Development Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Development Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000273
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 24, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. K.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. K.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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 Aug 23, 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 Aug 23, 2026
- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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 23, 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 Sep 16, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Inspection2 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 Apr 2, 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
Sep 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2024
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 Oct 5, 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 Oct 5, 2024
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Children's Development Academy
Is Children's Development Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Development Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Development Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Children's Development Academy care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Children's Development Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children's Development Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Development Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 247-9959 to ask.
What is Children's Development Academy's phone number?
(828) 247-9959.
Where is Children's Development Academy?
171 Trout Street, Forest City, NC 28043. The nearest other daycare we list is Forest City-Dunbar Preschool, 0.4 miles away.