Five Star Center License
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The Grace School Child Development Center
Stanley, NC
· Gaston County
15448 LUCIA RIVERBEND HIGHWAY,
Stanley, NC 28164
Quick Facts
Capacity
93 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 820-9442
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000300
License Holder
THE GRACE SCHOOL, INC.
License Issued
Jun 24, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Building #1 Capacity=75. Building #2 Capacity=18
Reviews
Christy
2021-07-19 00:23:28
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Awesome place... My granfson attends this faycare and I feel he is in good hands as soon as he enters the door... Love his Teachers and I have found not one thing about this day-care they have cameras and any incidents are reported right away... Nothing to complain about with the Grace School I highly recommend this School
Nana
2012-12-08 17:23:07
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My grandson goes to The Grace School and I would not want him anywhere else. It is a small family oriented school were all the teachers know and love all the children and families. If you want an excellent learning ecperience and loving enviornment for your child this is the place for them.
mom101
2011-04-28 22:41:40
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
this place is bad my kid went ther and got a black eye two times
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About the Provider
The Grace School was established in 2003 by Mark and Amy Simmons, parents, who like yourself desired a high quality early childhood environment for their daughter, Savannah Grace, for whom the school was named after. Amy holds her Bachelor degree in Child Development while Mark's degree is in Environmental Health, both are graduates of Western Carolina University. Mark and Amy grew up in the Stanley community and value family relationships; understanding the difference that a family friendly learning environment can make in the life of a child. They now have three children who are growing up at The Grace School, their extended family.
Prior to opening The Grace School, Amy worked with children ages birth to three years of age with diagnosed developmental disabilities and is a certified Infant and Toddler specialist through the state of NC. Amy also worked with the Bright Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten program through Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools screening children for program elgibility.
Currently, Amy holds her level three administration credentials through the NC Division of Child Development and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County. Aside from day to day operations at the school, Ms. Amy also spends time advocating for the needs of young children, especially funding for subsidized child care to help parents that can not afford to pay for child care. The Grace School accepts child care vouchers from all surrounding counties.
Prior to opening The Grace School, Amy worked with children ages birth to three years of age with diagnosed developmental disabilities and is a certified Infant and Toddler specialist through the state of NC. Amy also worked with the Bright Beginnings Pre-Kindergarten program through Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools screening children for program elgibility.
Currently, Amy holds her level three administration credentials through the NC Division of Child Development and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston County. Aside from day to day operations at the school, Ms. Amy also spends time advocating for the needs of young children, especially funding for subsidized child care to help parents that can not afford to pay for child care. The Grace School accepts child care vouchers from all surrounding counties.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-11 | 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. The first aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on December 11, 2023, expired on February 13, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | 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. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on December 11, 2023, expired on February 13, 2026. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space #2a/b, one (1) Epinephrine Auto Injector, USP was not in the original container in which it was dispensed and did not have the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #3, the most recent update of the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma, was February 5, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-09 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on April 8, 2024, did not have verification of completion of First Aid on file. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on April 8, 2024, did not have verification of completion of CPR on file. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on November 20, 2023, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| 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 (1) child, enrolled on November 20, 2023, did not have an immunization record, or exemption on file. | |||
| 2024-09-09 | 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. One (1) child, born on August 19, 2022, and enrolled on November 20, 2023, and one (1) child, born on July 13, 2020, and enrolled on September 12, 2022, did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2024-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-17 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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 #1, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment expired on March 9, 2024, and the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Paste Baby expired on March 28, 2024. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby expired on March 7, 2024, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream expired on January 31, 2024, and the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment Max Strength expired on March 7, 2024. In Apace #3, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-16 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child was injured at the facility on August 10, 2023. The parent was not informed by the facility that the injury occurred, and an incident report form was not completed until August 11, 2023. The parent was provided a copy of the incident report form on August 15, 2023; however, a parent signature was not obtained on the incident report form. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground #1, one (1) plastic Doc McStuffins toy, one (1) plastic blue lid with a handle, and one (1) plastic yellow shovel were all cracked with sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child enrolled on November 9, 2021 did not have a signed statement from the parent that the summary of the North Carolina law was received. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | 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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member employed on November 12, 2018 and one (1) staff member employed on March 10, 2020 expired on October 6, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | 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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member employed on November 12, 2018 and one (1) staff member employed on March 10, 2020 expired on October 6, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child enrolled on November 9, 2021 did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member employed on March 10, 2020, did not complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
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