Five Star Center License
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Abernethy Memorial Child Development Center
Newton, NC
· Catawba County
1300 NORTH MAIN STREET,
Newton, NC 28658
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
1855074
License Issued
Oct 2, 2024
Expired
Mar 17, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
ABERNETHY MEMORIAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in NEWTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member with a hire date of 5/16/12, did not complete an updated criminal background check prior to the expiration date of the CBC letter that expired on 2/1/26. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1870 | .0608(a)(1-6) |
| The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information. A staff member with a hire date of 7/24/17, did not list the date that The Prevention of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement statement was given and received. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 7, the activity plan that was posted was dated 10/6-10/2025 and was not current. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | 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 2, there was an electrical power strip that had one (1) outlet uncovered and in space 1, there was an electrical power strip that had four (4) outlets that were uncovered. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | 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 6, the permission to administer form for two (2) oral medications (CVS Children’s Pain/Fever Acetaminophen 160mg and Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP 100mg) had a permission to administer form in which the permission to administer expired on 10/12/25. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 4 had an activity plan posted that was dated for the week of 11/25-29/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Spaces 1, 2, 3, and 7 had window seals that contained debris, sinks that were soiled and walls that were not kept clean. Space 2 had a baseboard area at the back of the classroom with trimming that had separated from the wall. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The baseboard in space 7 contained a changing table that had chipped paint. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Space 7 had a door that leads to the outside propped open with a bucket. As discussed, no doors can be propped open. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 1 diaper cream in space 1 had a medication permission to administer form that provided standing orders for 6 months had expired. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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. There were 2 diaper creams in space 2 that had a prescription discard after date of 10/7/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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. The Prevention of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement statement should be signed by the parent including the date that the policy was given and explained, and the child’s date of enrollment. | |||
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