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208 South Church Street, Gastonia, NC
Gaston Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 47
- a week, county median
- $133
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About
About Gaston Learning Academy
Gaston Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 671-2277 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gaston Learning 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 Gaston Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000618
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024
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 Mar 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Gaston Learning Academy
Is Gaston Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gaston Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gaston Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Gaston Learning Academy care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gaston Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gaston Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 671-2277 to confirm.
How much does Gaston Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 671-2277 to ask.
What is Gaston Learning Academy's phone number?
(704) 671-2277.
Where is Gaston Learning Academy?
908 E 8th Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizons Cdc, under 0.1 miles away.