Fair Chance Learning Academy LLC
252 WILMOT DRIVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
In space #3 at 11:26am, I observed one teacher caring for two toddlers, one year of age, five children, two years of age, three children, three years of age, and one child, four years of age.
- Infants Under the Age of 12 Months Were Not Placed on Their Backs for Sleeping Unless the Center Had Obtained the Appropriate Written Waiver.
In space #1, on January 29, 2026, one infant, nine months of age was placed on their tummy to sleep at 3:47pm per the infant sleep chart. On Ja
Jan 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Activity Plan Did Not Provide at Least 4 Different Activities Daily Listed in GS 110-91(12): Art/creative Play; Books; Blocks; Manipulatives; And Family…
living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan posted in space #3,
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The menu posted in the kitchen and at the entrance of the facility was dated December 15, 2025, through December 19, 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence) The written feeding plan was not posted in space #3 for one toddler, thirteen months of age. Violation confir
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