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Carver Head Start
Spindale, NC
· Rutherford County
141 CARVER ST,
Spindale, NC 28160
Quick Facts
Capacity
182 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
81000052
License Holder
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 17, 2026
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 - Certified Developmental Day
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About the Provider
CARVER HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in SPINDALE NC, with a maximum capacity of 182 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 302, the posted activity plan was dated March 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 302, there was one electrical outlet without a safety plug in the art activity center. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space 202, there was an electrical cord for the remote radio accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 107, there was one aerosol can of Lysol spray in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 dated January 7, 2026 for a one year old child did not include the date/time that the parent was notified of the incident. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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. In space 202, there were multiple markers with removeable lids accessible to children under three years of age. In space 302, there were two plastic Huggies wipe packages with suffocation warnings accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, one year of age who enrolled on August 11, 2025, had a medical exam on file that was dated September 16, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child, five years of age who enrolled in NC PreK on October 14, 2025, did not have a completed vision screening on file. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child, five years of age who enrolled in NC PreK on October 14, 2025, did not have a completed hearing screening on file. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child, five years of age that enrolled in NC PreK on February 26, 2026, did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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. One child four years of age with a chronic medical condition requiring special health services had a medical action plan on file that was not signed by a parent or healthcare professional. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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. One substitute employee who began work in the classroom on 8/18/25 had verification of the completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file dated 5/5/26. Another substitute employee who also began work in the classroom on 8/18/25 had verification of the completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file dated 5/6/26. | |||
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-156L |
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-156L |
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On 3/10/26 in space #108, One child five years of age was popped on the forearm by a staff member. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-04 | 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 #121, one spray bottle of Uplift Room Spray, with double warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet by the sink. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #109, one staff member was responsible for a group of ten children, three, four, and five years of age, while another staff member was in the bathroom next door responsible for a group of three children, three, four, and five years of age. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-360L |
| 2025-10-09 | 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. In space 106, there was one child, one year of age grouped with eight children, two years of age, and three children, three years of age with two staff. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-360L |
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Thirteen children, three, four, and five years of age were being cared for in room 107 that was not licensed space. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space 107, one child, four years of age, was left alone and unattended on 9/18/25 or 9/19/25 for approximately 5-10 minutes per staff report. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-13 | 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. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to parents of two enrolled children. One child was enrolled 10/24/24 and the other child was enrolled 11/1/24. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space 109, two preschool-aged children were left unattended in the bathroom that is separated by a half wall within the classroom. One staff member was positioned on the opposite side of the classroom. A second staff member was in the middle of the classroom, with back turned away from the bathroom area, attending to other needs. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 109, the posted activity plan was dated 5/5/25-5/9/25. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. There were multiple snack menus with different components posted throughout the facility that were missing specify information to verify nutritional content and without a second component for the snack requirement. The posted lunch menu did not list milk and did not provide specific information for cereal, fruit, or juice components to verify nutritional content. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space 110, there was a bottle of Similac Pro formula that was not labeled with the child's name. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | 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 108, one uncovered electrical outlet did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | 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 staff member employed 1/27/25, did not have verification of current First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | 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 staff member employed 1/27/25, did not have verification of current CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child that enrolled 4/8/25, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 8/12/24, 5 children were not signed out of care. On 8/16/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 8/22/24, 4 children were not signed out of care. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 108, the activity plan posted was dated April 2024. In Space 120, the activity plan posted was dated for the week of 8/19/24-8/23/24. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space 109, the children were participating in screen time and no screen time log was available for review. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #110, the classroom for infants, there was a bottle warmer with an electrical cord sitting on a low countertop within reach of older, mobile infants. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 204C, one child, four years of age had a bottle of Methylphenilate 5MG prescribed that had no permission to administer form available for review. In Space 121 one child, one year of age, had a tube of Destin that did not have a permission to administer form on file. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | 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. In Space 110, where children under 3 years of age were being served, there were 2 plastic packages of wipes and 2 plastic packages of diapers with suffocation warnings in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, three year of age, that enrolled on 8/19/24, did not have a responsible party’s choice of health care professional on file. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #111, there was no posted activity plan in the classroom. In space #112, the posted activity plan was for February 2024. | |||
| 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 #120, an authorization for Tylenol and an authorization for a prescription inhaler expired in 2/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. In space #120, there were marker lids and small plastic tabs in a drawer accessible to children under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. In space #110, the last completed sleep checks were dated 12/19/23. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #111, there was a bottle warmer with electrical cords accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. One staff member employed 12/1/23, had not completed recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Six children were not signed out of Rm 111 morning wraparound care on 9/25/23. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 482 | .0510(e)(4) |
| For children under three years of age, the caregiver did not provide developmentally appropriate activities that support health and physical development, on a daily basis. No activity plan was posted for children in Space #106 and Space #111. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. No current menu was posted in the facility during the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In Space # 110, one 14 month old child did not have a feeding plan posted in Space # 110. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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 # 108, two bottles of Febreeze Air original, with double warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet. In Space # 202, there was one bottle of Cozy Evening body spray, one bottle of Butterfly body spray, one aerosol bottle of Frosted Cranberry air freshener, two bottles of Odo-Ban disinfectant, one aerosol bottle of Lysol on the go and one bottle of Good Scents put a lid on it spray, all with double warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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 # 202, there was one container of Goody powders over the counter medication, that belonged to a staff member, in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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. In Space # 110, a package of Cuties diapers was in plastic packaging with suffocation warnings and 3 rolls of changing table plastic rolls were in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children under three years of age. In Space # 301, one closet in the classroom was unlocked and had art supplies that were choking hazards, accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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. One staff member hired 2/12/18 did not have verification of any trainings since 2021. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 8/21/23 did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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 child enrolled 8/21/23 did not have immunizations on file. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One child enrolled in NC Pre K 8/21/23, did not have a completed health assessment and immunizations on file. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1864 | .0605(a) |
| Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.The outdoor playground being used by children ages 2 and 3 years old, had a play structure labelled for use of children ages 6 months-23 months. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1889 | .0703(d) |
| Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. One staff member hired 2/12/18 last completed health and safety training 5/1/17. One staff member hired 10/1/97 last completed health and safety training 6/30/17. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-04 | 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 staff member, hired 1/5/23, did not have verification of First Aid training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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 staff member, hired 1/5/23, did not have verification of CPR training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 9/12/22, one child was not signed out. On 9/13/22, one child was not signed out. On 9/16/22, one child was not signed out. On 9/19/22, three children were not signed out. On 9/20/22, seven children were not signed in. On 9/21/22, ten children were not signed out. On 9/22/22, one child was not signed in. On 9/23/22, one child was not signed in and four children were not signed out. On 9/26/22, five children were not signed out. On 9/27/22, two children were not signed in and 2 children were not signed out. On 9/28/22, four children were not signed out. On 9/29/22, one child was not signed in. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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. In Space #110, One container of breast milk was dated 4/17/22. The staff confirmed that the container was brought into the center today and placed a label on the breast milk to reflect today's date. This violation was corrected at the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. In space #201, One container of Wipe Out wipes, with double warnings, were not in a locked cabinet. Staff moved the container to a locked cabinet in the classroom. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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 #106, prescription Humalog was not stored in a locked cabinet. Staff locked up the medication. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space #110, one bottle of oraljel baby was not labeled with the child's name. The bottle was labeled with the child's name by classroom staff. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. Incident reports on 9/8/22, 9/13/22, 9/14/22 and 9/27/22 did not have all the information required in rule completed. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. Three rolls of table runner were in plastic bags that were accessible to children under three years of age. Staff moved the table runner bags to a locked cabinet. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. One staff member hired 7/7/22, did not have a medical report on file at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. One employee hired 8/9/22, did not have a TB test or screening completed at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee, hired 8/9/22, did not receive 16 hrs of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. One employee, hired 8/9/22, did not have documentation that the EPR plan was reviewed during orientation. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #121, one container of diaper cream did not have a begin or end date completed. In Space #301, a permission form was Aquaphor did not have an end date for usage. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. One employee, hired 3/2/22, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until 9/28/22. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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