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Albemarle, NC 28001 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Tillery Academy
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $186
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About
About Tillery Academy
Tillery Academy is a licensed child care center in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving infants, 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tillery Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $186 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$186
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$163
Home daycare$142
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$142
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Tillery Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 54 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #84000261
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Nov 8, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Tillery Academy
Is Tillery Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tillery Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tillery Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Tillery Academy care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tillery Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tillery Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tillery Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 983-4618 to ask.
What is Tillery Academy's phone number?
(704) 983-4618.
Where is Tillery Academy?
28812 Sweet Home Church Road, Albemarle, NC 28001. The nearest other daycare we list is New Beginning Daycare Center, 1 miles away.