E Maries Home Childcare Development Center
Gastonia, NC 28054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 7 reviews
Kingdomz School of Excellence
- licensed capacity
- 65
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Kingdomz School of Excellence
Kingdomz School of Excellence is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
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 | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kingdomz School of Excellence has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $148 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Kingdomz School of Excellence
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 65 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000153
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
Only one caregiver was required to meet staff/child ratio, but the name, address and telephone number of agreed emergency relief was not posted or a second adult was not on the premises for emergency relief.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
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 Nov 26, 2025
Jun 24, 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. One (1) current staff member was not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) to notify the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 2025
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
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 Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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 Jan 2, 2024
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 Jan 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kingdomz School of Excellence
Is Kingdomz School of Excellence licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kingdomz School of Excellence last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kingdomz School of Excellence had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Kingdomz School of Excellence care for?
65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kingdomz School of Excellence accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kingdomz School of Excellence's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kingdomz School of Excellence cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 866-4483 to ask.
What is Kingdomz School of Excellence's phone number?
(704) 866-4483.
Where is Kingdomz School of Excellence?
610 Radio St, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is Save Our Children Youth Academy, 0.5 miles away.