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Union Christian Academy Preschool

1204 Sikes Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 281104.3· 6 reviews
capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248

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About Union Christian Academy Preschool

Union Christian Academy Preschool is a child care center in Monroe, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
50 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

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Union Christian Academy Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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 Union Christian Academy Preschool

License

Status
Operating; not a child care license
License type
Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#90000545
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. May 19, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 9, 2026

    • 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 Jun 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. Staff member A.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026

  2. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

  3. Jan 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

  6. Jan 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 13, 2025

    • 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

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Balloons were accessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025

  7. Jun 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Union Christian Academy Preschool

Is Union Christian Academy Preschool licensed?

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.

When was Union Christian Academy Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Union Christian Academy Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 10 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.

How many children can Union Christian Academy Preschool care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Union Christian Academy Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Union Christian Academy Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Union Christian Academy Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 283-2568 to ask.

What is Union Christian Academy Preschool's phone number?

(704) 283-2568.

Where is Union Christian Academy Preschool?

1204 Sikes Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28110. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Debra's Day Care Home, 0.6 miles away.

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