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Mini Academy

504 W Charlotte Ave, Mount Holly, NC 281204.2· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$133
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About

About Mini Academy

Mini Academy is a licensed child care center in Mount Holly, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mini Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $133 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 Mini Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#3655150
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  2. Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  4. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  5. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      Corrected during the visit

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.

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FAQ

Questions about Mini Academy

Is Mini Academy licensed?

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

When was Mini Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mini Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Mini Academy care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mini Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mini Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mini Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 827-0700 to ask.

What is Mini Academy's phone number?

(704) 827-0700.

Where is Mini Academy?

504 W Charlotte Ave, Mount Holly, NC 28120. The nearest other daycare we list is First Methodist Church of Mount Holly Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

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