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Grace Life Academy
- capacity
- 285
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About Grace Life Academy
Grace Life Academy is a child care center in Pineville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 285 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 15 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
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 285 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 292-6414 to confirm.
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 |
| Capacity | 285 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Grace Life Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for Grace Life Academy
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 285 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6059027
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 18 of 25 visits · 62 rules in all · 62 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 10
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Feb 16, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
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 Feb 25, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
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 One (1) child enrolled 1/5/2026 did not have immunization record on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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
Oct 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
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
Oct 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
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 Mar 22, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 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 Mar 22, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
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 22, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2025
Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
- Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
- Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
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 Sep 11, 2024
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 Sep 11, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Over-the-counter medication was given which exceeded the amount and frequency of the dosage on the manufacturer's label.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
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 Apr 3, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Grace Life Academy
Is Grace Life Academy licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Grace Life Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Grace Life Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 18 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 Life Academy care for?
285, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Grace Life Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Grace Life Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 292-6414 to confirm.
How much does Grace Life Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 292-6414 to ask.
What is Grace Life Academy's phone number?
(704) 292-6414.
Where is Grace Life Academy?
705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC 28134. The nearest other daycare we list is Faulk Children's Center, under 0.1 miles away.