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South Rowan Academy of Child Development

413 North Main Street, China Grove, NC 280233.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$139

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About South Rowan Academy of Child Development

South Rowan Academy of Child Development is a licensed child care center in China Grove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Rowan Academy of Child Development has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $139 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.
Rowan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$155

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$119
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$162

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 South Rowan Academy of Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#80000366
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

  2. Apr 9, 2026Inspection2 rules 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 Apr 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  6. Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      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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Questions about South Rowan Academy of Child Development

Is South Rowan Academy of Child Development licensed?

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

When was South Rowan Academy of Child Development last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Rowan Academy of Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 South Rowan Academy of Child Development care for?

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

Does South Rowan Academy of Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

What are South Rowan Academy of Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does South Rowan Academy of Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 855-3276 to ask.

What is South Rowan Academy of Child Development's phone number?

(704) 855-3276.

Where is South Rowan Academy of Child Development?

413 North Main Street, China Grove, NC 28023. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Learning Center of First Methodist Church, 0.2 miles away.

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