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Salisbury, NC 28144 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gifted Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Gifted Learning Academy
Gifted Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gifted Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for Gifted Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000408
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025
- Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 31, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 5, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Gifted Learning Academy
Is Gifted Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gifted Learning Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gifted Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 13 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 Gifted Learning Academy care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Gifted Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Gifted Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gifted Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 603-8619 to ask.
What is Gifted Learning Academy's phone number?
(704) 603-8619.
Where is Gifted Learning Academy?
505 West Franklin St, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is Rowan Medical Child Dev Center, 0.3 miles away.