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Wonder Academy

3309 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail, NC 280794.5· 110 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248

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About

About Wonder Academy

Wonder Academy is a licensed child care center in Indian Trail, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 7 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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wonder Academy 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 Wonder Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000507
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

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. Feb 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  6. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 2024Inspection7 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not kept in a space with related equipment and materials.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  9. Oct 24, 2024Inspection1 rule 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

  10. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Sep 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

  2. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • 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 Feb 29, 2024

    • 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 29, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • 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

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about Wonder Academy

Is Wonder Academy licensed?

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

When was Wonder Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wonder Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 7 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Wonder Academy care for?

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

Does Wonder Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wonder Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wonder Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 628-7100 to ask.

What is Wonder Academy's phone number?

(704) 628-7100.

Where is Wonder Academy?

3309 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079. The nearest other daycare we list is Children of Faith Preschool, 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).