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Dixon Academy #2

120 Robinson Ave, Harrisburg, NC 280754.5· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$258

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About Dixon Academy #2

Dixon Academy #2 is a licensed child care center in Harrisburg, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dixon Academy #2 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.
Cabarrus County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Dixon Academy #2

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13000617
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

  5. Jun 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 15, 2026

  6. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 20, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 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 Sep 23, 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 Sep 23, 2024

  2. Jul 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jul 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024

  3. Jun 6, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024

  4. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Dixon Academy #2

Is Dixon Academy #2 licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Dixon Academy #2 last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dixon Academy #2 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Dixon Academy #2 care for?

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

Does Dixon Academy #2 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dixon Academy #2's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dixon Academy #2 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 391-9875 to ask.

What is Dixon Academy #2's phone number?

(704) 391-9875.

Where is Dixon Academy #2?

120 Robinson Ave, Harrisburg, NC 28075. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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