Grace Life Academy
705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC
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South Charlotte Baptist Church and Academy is a child care center in Pineville, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
South Charlotte Baptist Church and Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $251 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
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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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 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
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2023
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FAQ
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 542-5536 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 542-5536 to ask.
(704) 542-5536.
12416 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC 28134. The nearest other daycare we list is Pineville Elementary Asep, 0.7 miles away.