E Maries Home Childcare Development Center
Gastonia, NC 28054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 7 reviews
Fair Chance Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Fair Chance Learning Academy
Fair Chance Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fair Chance Learning 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).
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 Fair Chance Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000647
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2026
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2026
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2026
Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
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 Nov 13, 2025
- Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fair Chance Learning Academy
Is Fair Chance Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fair Chance Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fair Chance Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Fair Chance Learning Academy care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fair Chance Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fair Chance Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fair Chance Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (980) 421-5929 to ask.
What is Fair Chance Learning Academy's phone number?
(980) 421-5929.
Where is Fair Chance Learning Academy?
252 Wilmot Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is E Maries Home Childcare Development Center, 0.2 miles away.