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Susie's Day Care

220 West Alabama Ave, Bessemer City, NC 280164.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
52
a week, county median
$133

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About Susie's Day Care

Susie's Day Care is a licensed child care center in Bessemer City, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 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 11 rules across 3 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Susie's Day Care 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).

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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 Susie's Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#3655203
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jul 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 21, 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

  6. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2024

    • 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

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 Susie's Day Care

Is Susie's Day Care licensed?

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

When was Susie's Day Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Susie's Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Susie's Day Care care for?

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

Does Susie's Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Susie's Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 629-4386 to confirm.

How much does Susie's Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 629-4386 to ask.

What is Susie's Day Care's phone number?

(704) 629-4386.

Where is Susie's Day Care?

220 West Alabama Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Warriors Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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