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Gastonia, NC 28056 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Life 4 Kidz
- licensed capacity
- 138
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Life 4 Kidz
Life 4 Kidz is a licensed child care center in Cramerton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 138 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 54 rules across 10 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
- Licensed capacity
- 138 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 824-7401 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 138 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Life 4 Kidz 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 Life 4 Kidz
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 138 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000326
Summary
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 25 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 2
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Apr 28, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 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 Nov 18, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 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 18, 2025
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
May 27, 2025Inspection13 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 Jun 10, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2025
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 Jun 10, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 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
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
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Jan 21, 2025
Show 16 earlier visits
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Sep 10, 2024
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
- Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 2, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Jul 2, 2024
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
- Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
Corrected during the visit
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Life 4 Kidz
Is Life 4 Kidz licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Life 4 Kidz last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Life 4 Kidz had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 11 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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 Life 4 Kidz care for?
138, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Life 4 Kidz accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Life 4 Kidz's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 824-7401 to confirm.
How much does Life 4 Kidz cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 824-7401 to ask.
What is Life 4 Kidz's phone number?
(704) 824-7401.
Where is Life 4 Kidz?
501 Cramer Mt Road, Cramerton, NC 28032. The nearest other daycare we list is The Flock Preschool, 1 miles away.