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Knightdale, NC 27545 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Grace and Mercy Christian Academy
- licensed capacity
- 10
- a week, county median
- $217
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About
About Grace and Mercy Christian Academy
Grace and Mercy Christian Academy is a licensed home daycare in Knightdale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 523-8261 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace and Mercy Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Wake County has a median price of $217 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Grace and Mercy Christian Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003692
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 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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- Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 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 Aug 15, 2025
Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
Corrected during the visit
Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.
Corrected during the visit
Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2025
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Grace and Mercy Christian Academy
Is Grace and Mercy Christian Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Grace and Mercy Christian Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace and Mercy Christian 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 Grace and Mercy Christian Academy care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace and Mercy Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Grace and Mercy Christian Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 523-8261 to confirm.
How much does Grace and Mercy Christian Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 523-8261 to ask.
What is Grace and Mercy Christian Academy's phone number?
(919) 523-8261.
Where is Grace and Mercy Christian Academy?
Knightdale, NC 27545. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.