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Community Christian Academy

616 Athenia Place, Bessemer City, NC 28016
capacity
24
a week, county median
$148

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About Community Christian Academy

Community Christian Academy is a child care center in Bessemer City, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Capacity24 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Community Christian Academy 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).

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Gaston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Community Christian Academy

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
24 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#36000568
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Mar 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 25, 2026

  2. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025

  4. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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 May 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 May 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Community Christian Academy

Is Community Christian Academy licensed?

No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.

When was Community Christian Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Community Christian Academy care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Community Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Community Christian Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 629-2391 to confirm.

How much does Community Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 629-2391 to ask.

What is Community Christian Academy's phone number?

(704) 629-2391.

Where is Community Christian Academy?

616 Athenia Place, Bessemer City, NC 28016. The nearest other daycare we list is First Wesleyan Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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