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Paramount Academy

Shelby, NC 28152 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
5
a week, county median
$128
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About Paramount Academy

Paramount Academy is a licensed home daycare in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
5 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity5 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Paramount Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Cleveland County has a median price of $128 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cleveland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$159
Home daycare$128

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$131
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$62

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 Paramount Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Family CC Home License
Capacity
5 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#23000512
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Feb 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Feb 20, 2026

    • Background checks

      An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Operator did not record required information when administering prescription or over-the-counter medication.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo 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.

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FAQ

Questions about Paramount Academy

Is Paramount Academy licensed?

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

When was Paramount Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Paramount Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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 Paramount Academy care for?

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

Does Paramount Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Paramount Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (323) 312-8429 to confirm.

How much does Paramount Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (323) 312-8429 to ask.

What is Paramount Academy's phone number?

(323) 312-8429.

Where is Paramount Academy?

Shelby, NC 28152. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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