Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Grace Christian Academy
Bryson City, NC
· Swain County
498 ARLINGTON AVE,
Bryson City, NC 28713
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (828) 488-1042
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
87000041
License Holder
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
License Issued
Nov 22, 2011
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Grace Christian Academy. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
It is a privilege to have you as one of our school families. Since Grace Christian Academy is a private, Christian school, we uphold high standards and objectives. Things may be different in many some respects from
schools with which you have been previously associated. This handbook has been written and presented to you to better acquaint you with the goals and policies of GCA. A careful reading of this information and a
supporting attitude will make our task of teaching and learning a profitable
and pleasant experience for your child. We must all work together! Grace Christian Academy expects full cooperation from both students and parents in the education and discipline of all students. Attending Grace
Christian Academy is a privilege and not a right; therefore, all students are required and expected to abide by the standards of the schoo
schools with which you have been previously associated. This handbook has been written and presented to you to better acquaint you with the goals and policies of GCA. A careful reading of this information and a
supporting attitude will make our task of teaching and learning a profitable
and pleasant experience for your child. We must all work together! Grace Christian Academy expects full cooperation from both students and parents in the education and discipline of all students. Attending Grace
Christian Academy is a privilege and not a right; therefore, all students are required and expected to abide by the standards of the schoo
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. there was a container of several aerosol cans of sunscreen stored on top of the refrigerator that is located near the door leading to the outside play area. There was an aerosol can of disinfectant spray being stored on top of a filing cabinet in the office that was left unlocked. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill was practiced on February 10, 2026. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. After review of all three (3) staff members' files it was noted that two (2) members did not have an acknowledgement statement on file that the EMC plan had been reviewed with them for this yeas as required. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. After review of all three (3) staff members files, it was noted that one (1) staff member's file did not contain an application as required. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. After review of all three (3) staff members' files it was noted that all three (3) members did not have a updated health questionnaire as required. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| 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. After review of all three (3) staff members' files it was noted that all three (3) members did not have updated emergency information as required. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. After review of all three (3) staff members' files it was noted that two (2) members did not have a acknowledgement statement on file that the EPR plan had been reviewed with them for this yeas as required. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outside on the playground used by the group of children age three-through-four-years of age the cushioning under and around the anchored climber measured less than six inches in all directions. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-184L |
| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. During my visit today a two-year-old child was being cared for in the same classroom with an 11-month-old child. According to staff report the two-year-old child is typically cared for in the classroom for children age two-through-three years old. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerators in the infant classroom and the classroom for children ages 11-month-through one-year-of-age did not have a thermometer to ensure the temperature is 45 degrees or below. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 the classroom for children ages two-through-four years of age there were cleaning sprays such as Windex and Clorox wipes being stored in an unlocked cabinet near the classroom sink. In the bathroom between the infant classroom and toddler classroom there was a bottle of bleach and a aerosol can of disinfecting spray being stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. According to the staff member caring for the two (2) children under 12 months of age she does visual checks on children as they are sleeping but she does not document the checks. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. After review of the new staff members file it was noted that she was hired on March 28, 2025. According to the date provided on her TB test it was read on April 02, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. According to the only staff member observed working in the infant room caring for the two (2) children under 12-months-of-age she has not completed the required ITS/SIDS training since assuming this position om March 28, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. After review of the new staff member's file it was noted that she had not signed an acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with her prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In the classroom for children ages two-through-three years of age they were observed watching a video on a tablet/laptop. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One (1) staff member's (NC) records could not be located and was not availabe for review. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. After review of four (4) staff members’ files it was noted that three (3) staff members had not completed First Aid training. Two (2) staff members had completed the online part of the class but had not completed the hands-on skills test as required. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. After review of four (4) staff members’ files it was noted that three (3) staff members had not completed CPR training. Two (2) staff members had completed the online part of the class but had not completed the hands-on skills test as required. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. After review of four (4) of five (5) staff members files it was noted that three (3) staff members had not signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. After review of four (4) staff members’ files it was noted that three (3) staff members did not have the required medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. After review of four (4) of five (5) staff members files it was noted that three (3) staff members had not completed the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 4 there were three (3) electrical outlets that were uncovered with safety outlets . Two of the uncovered outlets were located to the right side of the door as you enter the classroom. One (1) outlet was located near the teacher’s desk. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. There was no one present in the room caring for the 11 month old child present that had completed ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The new teacher hired 04/29/2024 did not have a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been reviewed with them prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were two (2) electiral outlets on the back wall that were not covered. In the classroom for children ages three through four years of age there werre two (2) electriacl outlets on the back wall that were not covered and one (1) at the front of the calssroom behind the teachers desk not covered. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were several aerosol cans of disinfectant spray stored in unlocked cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. As you reported today the faciity's EPR plan has not been reviewed with your new hire that was hired on October 19, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-23 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. According to the Emergency Drill Log reviewed today the last fire drill was conducted on 01-06-2023. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. At the main entrance of the building there were serval aerosol cans of spray paint, Gorilla glue and a container waterproofing solution with a combustible warning sitting on a low cardboard box next to the staff sign in sheet. All of these items were sitting within reach of children. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their First Aid certification prior to expiration. AA First Aid expired in February 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that one (1) person did not renewal their CPR certification prior to expiration. AA CPR expired in February 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that the two (2) new hires did not have a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. After review of teachers files it was noted that two (2) teachers had not completed the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. VW was hired in August 2022 and KW was hired in October 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. After review of the teachers' files it was noted that AA had not completed the Health and Safety training topics within five years of completing the previous topics which were completed in May 2017. | |||
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. After review of three (3) children's files it was noted that all three (3) did not have a signed statement acknowledging that the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given or explained to them. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. After review of attendance records and discussion with the lead teacher it was determined that there have been days in which a one year old child has been grouped with children four years of age to seven years of age during the full operating day. | |||
| 2022-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-28 | Violation | 1015 | GS 110-106(e) |
| In religious sponsored child care facility, staff members who were 16 or 17 years old who were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a literate staff person who is at least 21 years old. Upon my arrival into the classroom a teacher who was 17 years of age was left alone with the children age one through two years of age. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were several aerosol cans of disinfectant spray and bug spray stored in unlocked cabinet above the sink. In the bathroom there were several aerosol cans of disinfectant, air freshener, and cleaning supplies stored in the unlock cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1015 | GS 110-106(e) |
| In religious sponsored child care facility, staff members who were 16 or 17 years old who were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a literate staff person who is at least 21 years old. A teacher who was 17 years of age was left alone with the children age one through two years of age from 7:30 am until 12:00 pm during the day. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. K.W. did not have a Criminal background Check prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. V.W. and K.W. did not have a qualification letter was not on file. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Staff and Training Worksheet had not been returned to me in the agreed time frame. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was no menu for meals and snacks. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was not an Emergency Medial Care plan available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 the bathroom used by the children there were several hazardous items (Lysol in an aerosol can, disinfectants cleaners) being stored in the unlocked cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In the unlocked cabinet above the sink in the bathroom used by the children there was a box of Imodium. It was reported that the medication was for a staff member. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during the visit and there was no receipt of the discussion of the Operational Policies available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during the visit and there was no receipt of the discussion of the Parent Participation Plan available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was no signage posted regarding the smocking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two (2) children's files were reviewed during the visit. One (1) child's file did not have a statement acknowledging and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. Refer to the Children's Records from left with you. | |||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →