E Maries Home Childcare Development Center
Gastonia, NC 28054 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Save Our Children Youth Academy
- licensed capacity
- 73
- a week, county median
- $148
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About
About Save Our Children Youth Academy
Save Our Children Youth Academy is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 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
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 460-2289 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 | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Save Our Children Youth 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.
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 Save Our Children Youth Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000643
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 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.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 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.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
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
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
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Save Our Children Youth Academy
Is Save Our Children Youth Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Save Our Children Youth Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Save Our Children Youth Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 6 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 Save Our Children Youth Academy care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Save Our Children Youth Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Save Our Children Youth Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 460-2289 to confirm.
How much does Save Our Children Youth Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 460-2289 to ask.
What is Save Our Children Youth Academy's phone number?
(704) 460-2289.
Where is Save Our Children Youth Academy?
928 Sycamore Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is Kingdomz School of Excellence, 0.5 miles away.