Four Star Center License
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Drexel Elementary Ymca Childcare
Morganton, NC
· Burke County
100 ALTA VISTA STREET,
Morganton, NC 28655
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
12000449
License Holder
YMCA OF CATAWBA VALLEY, INC.
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
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 - Enhanced ratios minus one.
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About the Provider
DREXEL ELEMENTARY YMCA CHILDCARE is a Four Star Center License in MORGANTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-25 | 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. The menu posted for March did not include snack listed each day for March 18 through March 31, 2026. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy parental acknowledgement form for one child enrolled on March 23, 2026, did not include the child's enrollment date. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted during the visit was dated April 7-11. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | 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. First Aid certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | 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. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for one staff member employed on 8/28/2023, expired on 12/8/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Individual cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall be provided for storage of coats, hats, bags, or other items and accessories. Coat hooks not in individual cubicles or lockers, shall be spaced at least 12 horizontal inches apart. A child's coat, hats, bags, and other items or accessories belonging to a child that are stored using cubicles, lockers, or coat hooks shall not come into contact with stored items belonging to other children. Sixteen bookbags belonging to children present during the visit were observed on the floor of the cafeteria dining area and personal belongings were in contact with other personal belongings. This is a violation of Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f). | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log did not include the date the incident report was submitted to the consultant for the incident requiring medical treatment on March 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. The incident report for an injury requiring medical treatment on March 27, 2023, was not sent to the Consultant within seven calendar days. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 December 16, 2022, eleven children were not signed out from afterschool. On January 5, 2023, one child was not signed out from afterschool. On January 6, 2023, three children were not signed out from afterschool. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The food allergy for one child was not posted in the cafeteria where children eat snack. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not completed quarterly. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were conducted on September 28, 2022 and January 6, 2023. | |||
| 2022-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-30 | 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 the unlocked office, two containers of Clorox bleach, one aerosol can of SprayPak all purpose cleaner, and 7 bottles of RIT dye with multiple safety warnings were observed in unlocked cabinet. Two aerosol cans of Dust Off electronic duster were observed above the desk in the unlocked office. Nine aerosol cans of sunscreen were observed in an unlocked container above a cabinet in the unlocked office. Three aerosol cans of Febreeze air freshener were observed in the unlocked bathroom connected to the unlocked office. | |||
| 2022-06-30 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of the Law was not posted during the visit. The Program Coordinator located the Summary of the Law and posted it in a prominent location for parents to view during the visit. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-26 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. On the Emergency Medical Care Plan updated on September 16, 2021, the person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises during the visit. | |||
| 2022-01-26 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The current list of allergies and special diets for children currently enrolled was not posted in the cafeteria where children ate snack. | |||
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