Skip to content
Child care centerHours not listed· call to confirm

Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

419 Cherry Street, Belmont, NC 28012
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$148

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

Little Einsteins Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Belmont, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (704) 215-3584 to confirm.
Call to confirm

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Einsteins Preschool Academy 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.
Gaston County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#36000603
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 15 visits
  1. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 31, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  4. Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 5, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025

  6. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Nov 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 21, 2024

  8. Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 16, 2024

  9. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023

  5. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

FAQ

Questions about Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

Is Little Einsteins Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Little Einsteins Preschool Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Einsteins Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Little Einsteins Preschool Academy care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Little Einsteins Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Einsteins Preschool Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 215-3584 to confirm.

How much does Little Einsteins Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 215-3584 to ask.

What is Little Einsteins Preschool Academy's phone number?

(704) 215-3584.

Where is Little Einsteins Preschool Academy?

419 Cherry Street, Belmont, NC 28012. The nearest other daycare we list is All About Me Learning Center, LLC #1, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).