First Wesleyan Day Care
208 South Church Street, Gastonia, NC
Early Visions Academy
- licensed capacity
- 50
- a week, county median
- $133
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About
About Early Visions Academy
Early Visions Academy is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 813-0036 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Visions Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $133 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 Early Visions Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #36000652
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 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 Oct 28, 2025
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 Oct 28, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Early Visions Academy
Is Early Visions Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Visions Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Visions Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Early Visions Academy care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Early Visions Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Visions Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 813-0036 to confirm.
How much does Early Visions Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 813-0036 to ask.
What is Early Visions Academy's phone number?
(704) 813-0036.
Where is Early Visions Academy?
818 S. Church Street, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizons Cdc, under 0.1 miles away.