Higher Learning Child Care Academy
104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC
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East Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
East Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
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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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
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 Jun 12, 2025
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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.
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 476-8356 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 476-8356 to ask.
(704) 476-8356.
600 North Cleveland Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain, 0.3 miles away.