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Eagles Nest Child Development Center

5611 Lewis Road, Gastonia, NC 280524.3· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$148

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About Eagles Nest Child Development Center

Eagles Nest Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Eagles Nest Child Development Center 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.
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 Eagles Nest Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#36000596
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  2. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 8, 2025

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025

  4. Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Jun 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Dec 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Jan 12, 2024

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 Eagles Nest Child Development Center

Is Eagles Nest Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Eagles Nest Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Eagles Nest Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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 Eagles Nest Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Eagles Nest Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Eagles Nest Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Eagles Nest Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 865-7875 to ask.

What is Eagles Nest Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 865-7875.

Where is Eagles Nest Child Development Center?

5611 Lewis Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is Chapel Grove Elementary Pre-Kindergarten, 1.4 miles away.

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