Gastonia · Licensed center
Gaston Learning Academy LLC
- Small center, licensed for 47 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 9 licensing inspections since September 2023.
Of the 51 Charlotte-area centers with 9 licensing inspections, 10% had rules cited at 4 of them, as this center did. 2% had rules cited at all 9.
Licensing inspections
Mar 19, 20251 citation
“Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #2, one (1) child had a medication authorization form for prescription Albuterol Sulfate with an authorization valid 08/22/2024 to 02/22/2025.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
Aug 28, 20242 citations
“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. In Space #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground.”
Violation corrected during visit
Mar 19, 20242 citations
“Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2024
“For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2.”
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/25/2024
Sep 12, 20233 citations
“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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not complete an Emergency Information Form.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
“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. In Space #2, one (1) bottle of Coca-Cola was on the table in the science center.”
Violation corrected during visit
“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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.”
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — North Carolina DCDEE
- Last visit
- July 22, 2026
- On file
- 9 visits since September 2023 — 5 cited nothing, 4 of those unannounced
- Fixed?
- All 8 record a correction, in the licensor’s own words.
- Most serious
- North Carolina DCDEE does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
North Carolina DCDEE describes every citation in the licensor’s own words and records the correction in that same text — the only one of the six states that publishes whether a violation was fixed. It attaches no rule number and no report document.
Mar 2025 Unannounced visit 1 finding
Unannounced visit · March 19, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #2, one (1) child had a medication authorization form for prescription Albuterol Sulfate with an authorization valid 08/22/2024 to 02/22/2025.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000618 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Aug 2024 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · August 28, 2024
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. In Space #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children.
Violation corrected during visit
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. In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground.
Violation corrected during visit
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000618 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Mar 2024 Unannounced visit 2 findings
Unannounced visit · March 19, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2024
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2.
Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/25/2024
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000618 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
Sep 2023 Unannounced visit 3 findings
Unannounced visit · September 12, 2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not complete an Emergency Information Form.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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. In Space #2, one (1) bottle of Coca-Cola was on the table in the science center.
Violation corrected during visit
No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026
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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2023
DCDEE facility lookup On that page, enter license number 36000618 in the License Number box, choose Search and open the result; the record is listed under Visits.
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Details
- Address
- 908 E 8th Ave
- License
- 36000618, active
- Quality program
- Five Star License
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State record
From North Carolina DCDEE’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000618 under License Number, and open the result.
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. To check it, open ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch, enter licence 36000618 under License Number, open the result and expand Owner Information: the licensee is listed as Primary Owner.
Small means the smallest quarter of Charlotte-area’s 591 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 11 to 50 children. Medium is 51 to 162; large is 163 to 528.