Beam Elementary Pre-K
GASTONIA, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address200 Davis Park Road GASTONIA, NC 28052 (704) 866-6618
CountyGaston
Phone(704) 866-6618
Operating details
Capacity18
License dateFebruary 17, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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200 Davis Park Road GASTONIA, NC 28052 (704) 866-6618, GASTONIA, NC 28052
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026
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- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
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2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 104/14/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
Violation #1769
The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. .3005 (a)(5) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
.0901(i) — Violation #1792
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. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$795/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: 18
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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