Grace Life Academy
705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC
Ilim School
- licensed capacity
- 120
- a week, county median
- $251
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About
About Ilim School
Ilim School is a licensed child care center in Pineville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 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 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 389-9408 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ilim School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 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 Ilim School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #60004165
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 3
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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Sep 21, 2026Inspection2 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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Oct 3, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
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
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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.
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
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Ilim School
Is Ilim School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ilim School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ilim School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Ilim School care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ilim School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Ilim School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 389-9408 to confirm.
How much does Ilim School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 389-9408 to ask.
What is Ilim School's phone number?
(704) 389-9408.
Where is Ilim School?
601 N Polk Street, Pineville, NC 28134. The nearest other daycare we list is ILIM International - Montessori & Language School - Charlotte, 0.1 miles away.