Save Our Children Youth Academy

GASTONIA, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity73
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address928 Sycamore Avenue GASTONIA, NC 28052 (704) 460-2289

CityGASTONIA, NC 28052

CountyGaston

Phone(704) 460-2289

Operating details

Capacity73

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 11, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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928 Sycamore Avenue GASTONIA, NC 28052 (704) 460-2289, GASTONIA, NC 28052

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk4/21/2026

    GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

    Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on January 22, 2026, did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file for review. The medical exam or health assessment record was due to be completed by February 22, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 104/21/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323

    Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on January 22, 2026, did not have an immunization record on file for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk4/21/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One staff member employed on February 26, 2018, one staff member employed on November 8, 2022, one staff member employed on May 5, 2025, one staff member employed on April 1, 2021, one staff member employed on October 21, 2024, and one staff member employed on July 25, 2022, and May 12, 2005, were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$712/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: GASTONIA, Gaston County
  • Capacity: 73
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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