Description:
Childcare is an optional childcare service designed especially for the children of Henderson County Public Schools and their working parents. HCPS Childcare offers PSAM and PSPM in all 13 elementary schools. The programs operate on a self-sufficient basis. Fees are kept as low as possible to provide the necessary revenue to pay staff salaries and purchase supplies. Eligible students are Henderson County Public School students K-6th grade. The after school program is available to middle school students in the 6th grade. These students will be transported by school bus to the participating sites, which will need to be arranged through the after school director and principal of the middle school.
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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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Upon arrival, a current activity plan was not posted in the classroom of four and five year old children. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff E.W., hired 10/28/2025 has not received orientation of three of the required topics within the first six weeks. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff E.W., hired 10/28/2025, received five clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Medical documents were stored in the personnel files of staff E.W. and M.S. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1125-016L |
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. The children’s lunches were stored in tubs in the hallway outside of the office | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 10/24/2025, a child’s EpiPen was unable to be located in a timely manner at the child’s pick-up time. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A child’s medication permission to administer form was altered by administration to include information for a new medication received. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-07 | 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 most recent shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was practiced 11/26/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-29 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Per the staff and training worksheets, two (2) staff did not complete the required on-going training hours. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. A plastic bag and plastic wrapped item were accessible to children in the classroom of two year olds. | |||
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This is an amazing program! I can not say enough good things! Highly educated teachers, child centered focus, low ratios, and small group sizes make this program and excellent place for children!
While I have not enrolled my child in this school, I was very pleased with the courteous service I received over the phone! Isabella (or Isabelle, I don't remember which) was very polite and helpful in giving me information about how child care schools are rated, as well as a number to call to get a list of available vacancies in the Fletcher area. If everyone could be as polite as her, this world would be a much better place. : ) I know that if I ever could enroll my child at this school, she would be in good hands.
This is the most WONDERFUL place for children! My older child graduated last year and this year EXCELLED in kindergarten. It was all because of the care offered at Bell's School. Teacher/child ratios are low, the atmosphere relaxed, just a great place for children to grow and learn. My oldest child was so happy here and my youngest is loving it too!!!