Child Care Center
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Bethlehem Baptist Child Care
Taylorsville, NC
· Alexander County
7500 NC Hwy 127,
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Quick Facts
Capacity
175 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02000123
License Holder
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDER COUNTY
License Issued
Feb 8, 2024
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
BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHILD CARE is a Child Care Center in TAYLORSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 175 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-246L |
| 2026-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Water bottles in several spaces were not labeled. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch on the preschool playground was not of sufficient depth. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | 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 space 4, an unlocked cabinet contained two bottles of Pine sol and a bottle of spray Febreze | |||
| 2026-06-01 | 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 1, a prescribed medication was not in the original pharmacy packaging. | |||
| 2026-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-300A |
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-300A |
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On unknown dates multiple staff members spoke to one, two, and three-year-old children in a harsh tone of voice when redirecting children's behaviors. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 908 | .1803(b) |
| Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. On unknown dates multiple staff members placed children in high chairs for up to 10 minutes in response to children's behaviors. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On an unknown date a staff member threatened children that she would get the grinch to talk to them, in response to their behavior, knowing the children were afraid of the grinch. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-06 | 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 4, a prescribed medication was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 5, a child's emergency medication did not have parent's authorization. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | 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 3, a topical ointment expired October 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on 1-6-25 did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space 5, a child's emergency medication did not contain a medical action plan. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | 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. A staff member hired on 5/8/25 did not have a medical report on file. A staff member hired on 8/13/25 medical report and tuberculosis test was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | 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. Staff hired on 5/12/25 and 8/13/25 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-07-25 | Announced Inspection | No | 0725-308L |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-418L |
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-418L |
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Children were engaging in play in the gym, staff were observed on video, sitting together on the floor. During the duration of the review of video footage, staff did not get up and move about the gym to engage with children. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | 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. An incident report was not completed for an injury. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A child that was sitting on the floor was grabbed by the wrist and led to the opposite side of the gym. The child was forcefully sat down in timeout. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-19 | 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. In space 2 and space 5, there were several places on the walls that had exposed sheet rock. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed in January 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | 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 2, a prescribed medication was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | 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. A staff member hired on 11/8/22 has not renewed First Aid prior to the expiration date. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | 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. A staff member hired on 11/8/22 has not renewed CPR prior to the expiration date. | |||
| 2025-02-19 | 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. Emergency drills were not completed every three months. An emergency drill was completed on 9/26/24 and again on 1/8/25. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed after 5/2024 and was not submitted within 7 days to DCDEE. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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 1 a prescribed medication was not in the original packaging and did not have written instructions from the physician. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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 3, an emergency medication expired 4/2024. In space 5, a sunscreen expired 6/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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, a child's medical action plan expired on 7/26/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Throughout the facility, infant bottles and sippy cups did not have a lid to prevent contamination. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On playground 2, the mulch surfacing was not at least 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 space 2, an aerosol can of room spray was in an unlocked cabinet. In space 3, an aerosol can of Lysol was in an unlocked cabinet. These items were placed in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 2, a permission to administer topical ointment expired 2/2024. In space 4, a topical ointment expired on 1/2024. These items were discarded during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 1/2/24 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 1/2/24 did not have a TB test on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 1/2/24 did not have signed acknowledgement of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The staff member signed the policy during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was completed on 5/25/23. I received a copy of the fire inspection during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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 space 5, an aerosol can of Lysol spray was stored on top of a storage cabinet. You placed the aerosol can of Lysol spray in locked storage during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2, 2 children's permission to administer topical ointment forms were not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 7/1/23 did not have a medical report prior to employment. The medical report was dated 7/6/23. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 had a medical report older than 12 months that was dated 8/28/14. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 had a medical report older than 12 months that was dated 10/21/15. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 had a TB test older than 12 months that was dated 6/20/14. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 had a TB test older than 12 months that was dated 5/29/15. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member hired on 8/14/23 and 10/16/23 did not have a health questionnaire complete. The staff members completed the health questionnaire during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 7/19/23 did not have a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review. The staff member reviewed and signed the policy during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 4/4/23 had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. A staff member hired on 5/5/23 and 7/1/23 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0823-116L |
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | 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 child did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging receipt of the Summary of the Law. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. 6 electrical outlets were uncovered in the gym where children have access to gross motor activities. You covered these outlets during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. In space 1, two children's diaper ointment did not have medication permission to administer forms on file for review. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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, one child's medication permission to administer form expired on 3/2/23. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's application did not have the health care concerns completed. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. Three new staff members did not have a signed and dated statement acknowledging the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. You reviewed the policy and had these three new staff members to sign the policy during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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 child did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-30 | 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 space 1, one child's topical ointment was stored in an unlocked cabinet, without a child's name or permission to administer form. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. In space 1, two children's medication did not have a permission to administer form on file. In space 2, one child's medication did not have a permission to administer form on file. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 2, one child's topical ointment medication expired in March 2021. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2, one child's permission to administer medication form was incomplete. In space 3, one child's permission to administer medication form was incomplete. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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 2, three children's permission to administer medication form had expiration dates of 11/23/22, 11/2/22, and 7/30/22. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of 7/11/22 did not complete First Aid training within ninety days of hire. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of 7/11/22 did not complete CPR training within ninety days of hire. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of 1/20/22 did not have verification of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on file for review. | |||
| 2022-08-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-17 | 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. The Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) had not been reviewed annually with staff and documentation provided. Please review the Emergency Preparedness Plan with all your staff and keep the documentation of its completion on file for future review. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground under the stationary structures the mulch was compacted resulting in a depth of three inches. The mulch must be at least six inches deep under the stationary play equipment. You stated you will make the climbing structure off limits to the children in care until the mulch can be delivered and spread. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care Plan (EMC) had not been reviewed annually with staff and documentation provided. Please review the Emergency Medical Care Plan with all your staff and keep the documentation of its completion on file for future review. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three employees did not have an annual Health Questionnaire on file. You obtained the Health Questionnaire from the staff today during my visit. | |||
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