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
Foundation of Life Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Foundation of Life Childcare Center
Foundation of Life Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Foundation of Life Childcare 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.
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 Foundation of Life Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000632
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 10, 2025
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
Apr 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 Dec 18, 2023
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
Nov 7, 2023Inspection12 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. K.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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 Nov 17, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Foundation of Life Childcare Center
Is Foundation of Life Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Foundation of Life Childcare Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Foundation of Life Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Foundation of Life Childcare Center care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Foundation of Life Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Foundation of Life Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Foundation of Life Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 922-1149 to ask.
What is Foundation of Life Childcare Center's phone number?
(704) 922-1149.
Where is Foundation of Life Childcare Center?
1030 Lower Dallas Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034. The nearest other daycare we list is FlexNest, 0.8 miles away.