Higher Learning Child Care Academy
104 S Carpenter Street, Kings Mountain, NC
3.9· 44 reviews
Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain
- licensed capacity
- 41
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain
Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain is a licensed child care center in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 734-0509 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $131 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 41 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #23000483
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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.
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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. B.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. B.
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
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 schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
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 Sep 17, 2025
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 Sep 17, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025
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 Sep 17, 2025
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 Sep 17, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 Feb 18, 2025
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 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.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
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 May 6, 2024
Rule not named in the record
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain
Is Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Christian Academy of Kings Mountain care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 734-0509 to confirm.
How much does Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 734-0509 to ask.
What is Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain's phone number?
(704) 734-0509.
Where is Grace Christian Academy of Kings Mountain?
420 Branch Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. The nearest other daycare we list is East Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.