Four Star Center License
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Grace Preschool
Marion, NC
· Mcdowell County
5182 US 70 W,
Marion, NC 28752
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
59000164
License Holder
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF MCDOWELL COUNTY
License Issued
Apr 19, 2023
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
GRACE PRESCHOOL is a Four Star Center License in MARION NC, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-312L |
| 2026-05-01 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 15, 2026 at 1:44pm, in space #8, a staff member grabbed the arm of a four year old in an attempt to pull her back into line. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member employed on 9/10/24 did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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, there was a tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste that had an authorization that expired 7/9/24. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. In space #3, there were three days that free play was listed for multiple of the four required daily activities. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 473 | .0510(c)(1) |
| Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. In space #4, there were not music and rhythm activities available for the week. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 475 | .0510(c)(3) |
| Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. In space #1, no sand and water activity listed for this classroom of children. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | 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. On the counter top in space #1, there was a power strip with two outlets that were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-17 | 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. A two year old child, in Space #4, had a package of prescription Hydrocortisone Cream 2.5% with no original prescription labelling on the package. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was being offered to children under three years of age in space #1/P6. The screen was turned off and this violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-27 | 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. One (1) child in space #3 had a authorization for Aveno Sunscreen that expired on June 3, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-23 | 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 #6, diaper creams and ointments were kept in hanging storage that was less than 5 feet from the floor. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | 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 #6, plastic wipes packaging was kept in hanging storage that was that accessible to children under 3 years of age . | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In Space #2, a one (1) year old child had prescription Nystatin that was not stored in the original packaging with required information. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | 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 #3, A bottle of Banana Boat Kid's Sport Suncreen, did not have a valid begin and end date for medication authorization. In Space #2, a one (1) year old child did not have all the required information for a prescription medication authorization on file. | |||
| 2022-04-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.In space #2, there was not a permission form on file for review for one tube of Bordeaux Butt Paste for one child, two years of age. Required per rule 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a) No prescription or over-the-counter medication and no topical, non-medical ointment, repellent, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder shall be administered to any child: without written authorization from the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-24 | 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. The auditorium closet was unlocked and had one shelf that was less than 5 feet off the ground and held one (1) gallon bottle of Grease Lightening, one (1) container of Clorox wipes and One (1) aerosol can of Perive Surface Cleaner with multiple warnings. One (1) box of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers were accessible to children on the shelf that was less than 5 feet from the floor. | |||
| 2022-02-24 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Four (4) staff members did not have written verification of completing sixteen (16) hours of orientation in the first six (6) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | 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 shall be kept in its original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination, electronic or magnetic device, key, or equivalent locking device. These unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. Toxic substances shall be stored below or separate from medications and food. Any product not listed above, which is labeled 'keep out of reach of children' without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. In space #2, diaper creams were being stored under the diaper changing table and were accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 #5, one (1) child had a permission form for Desitin that expired 1/11/22. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspection for 11/2021 was not completed. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 (1) employee hired 11/8/21 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 (1) employee hired 11/8/21 did not have TB test or screening results on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) employees hired 1/18/21 did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) employee hired 9/27/21, one (1) employee hired 11/8/21, one (1) employee hired 1/18/21, one (1) employee hired 1/20/22, one (1) employee hired 9/24/21 and one (1) employee hired 7/20/21 did not receive required orientation within the first 2 week and first 6 week timeframes. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 (1) employee hired 9/27/21 and one (1) employee hired 7/20/21, did not have verification of First Care certification within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 (1) employee hired 9/27/21 and one (1) employee hired 7/20/21, did not have verification of CPR certification within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator, hired 9/27/21, had not completed ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One (1) employee hired 9/10/21, one (1) employee hired 1/3/22, one (1) employee hired 1/25/22 and one (1) employee hired 7/20/21 did not have verification of receiving personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A one (1) year old child and a two (2)year old child's emergency information did not include a choice of health care professional. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 11/8/21 did not have a completed medical exam until 12/29/21. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 last Shelter in Place/Lockdown Drill was completed in 4/2021. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. No one at the center had completed EPR training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. One (1) employee hired 9/27/21, one (1) employee hired 11/8/21, one (1) employee hired 1/10/22, one (1) employee hired 9/10/21, one (1) employee hired 1/3/22 and one (1) employee hired 7/20/21 did not have a signed acknowledgement that The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to providing care for children. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 #1, one (1) child did not have a valid date to begin and end use of the ointment on the medication authorization. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 (1) employee hired 1/18/21, one (1) employee hired 7/20/21, one (1) employee hired 9/10/21 and one(1) employee hired 9/27/21 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 1/18/21 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
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