Holy Grounds Child Development Center
Mooresville, NC 28115 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Class Preparatory School
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $223
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About
About First Class Preparatory School
First Class Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Mooresville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 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
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Class Preparatory School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $223 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$223
Home daycare$184
Toddler
Center$175
Home daycare$141
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$178
State record
Inspection reports for First Class Preparatory School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #49000540
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 13 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Transportation 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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See all 14 visits
- Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 11, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 8, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Class Preparatory School
Is First Class Preparatory School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Class Preparatory School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Class Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 First Class Preparatory School care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Class Preparatory School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Class Preparatory School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Class Preparatory School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 664-0899 to ask.
What is First Class Preparatory School's phone number?
(704) 664-0899.
Where is First Class Preparatory School?
219 W Mills Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115. The nearest other daycare we list is FBCM Weekday Preschool, 0.6 miles away.