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Grace Lutheran Preschool
Hendersonville, NC
· Henderson County
1245 6TH AVENUE WEST,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 children
Age range (listing information)
1 through 12
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
45000362
License Holder
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
License Issued
May 22, 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
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About the Provider
Grace Lutheran Preschool creates a Christian atmosphere that fosters learning for young children. Our philosophy is that children learn by doing.
Hours of Operation
- Monday8:30AM - 1:30PM
- Tuesday8:30AM - 1:30PM
- Wednesday8:30AM - 1:30PM
- Thursday8:30AM - 1:30PM
- Friday8:30AM - 1:30PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-11 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Rock climber did not have a six (6) foot fall zone around the climber. The playhouse was three (3) feet from the rock climber. | |||
| 2026-09-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 9/3/2024 medical exam/health assessment was not on file within thirty (30) days after admission. The medical report on file was dated 8/18/2025. | |||
| 2026-09-11 | 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. Child enrolled 2/3/2025 immunizations record was not on file within thirty (30) days after admission. The immunizations record on file was dated 9/11/2025. | |||
| 2026-09-11 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of two (2) staff member that were hired at Grace Lutheran Preschool. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-01 | 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. Space #122, two (2) aerosol cans in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space #122, one (1) epi pen permission to administer medication form not completed. The form was missing the beginning and end date, along with the date the parent signed the form. | |||
| 2026-04-01 | 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. Space #111, one (1) plastic water wipes package on the bathroom counter below five (5) feet accessible to the children. Space #107, plastic wipe packagings unlocked under the diaper changer assessable to children | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on the preschool playground a water hose ran across the walkway to the walker playground creating a potential trip hazard. Walker playground, three wooden privacy fence boards were deteriorating and creating sharp edges that could splinter and injure a child. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 #107 one (1) electrical outlet was uncovered and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence at the entrance to the preschool playground measured three (3) foot nine (9) inches on both sides of the gate. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. One (1) aerosol can of Febreze was observed unlocked on the shelf beside the handwashing sink in space #104. In space # 126, alcohol pads were observed in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1422 | .2506(c) |
| Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. Storage building was unlocked with bungie cord wrapped about the handle. Propane grill and three (3) propane tanks were stored in the storage building. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-27 | 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. Space #107, one (1) locking cabinet that stored Clorox wipes and Benadryl was not locked. | |||
| 2025-03-27 | 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. Space #107, While monitoring the classroom, I observed the closed behind the diaper changer unlocked with plastics stored below five (5) feet accessible to children under three years old. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-23 | 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 #122 while monitoring the indoor space, I observed one (1) can of Satin Care shaving cream unlocked in the left cabinet on the wall behind the door. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 3/25/2021 medical record on file was not on file before enrollment or within thirty (30) days after admission. The medical record on file was dated 9/26/2022 | |||
| 2024-09-23 | 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. Child enrolled 9/3/2024 a signed and dated statement by parent that the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file to document that the policy was received and explained at enrollment. | |||
| 2024-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-19 | 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. Facility did not have a current completed fire inspection on site for review. The inspection on file for review was dated 3/1/2023. The administrator stated that the inspection was completed but does not have a copy on file for review. She reached out to the Executive Director of Operations, and he stated that the inspection was completed on 2/8/2024 but the inspection form was not completed. The administrator is reaching out to the Fire Marshal to have the form completed. | |||
| 2024-04-19 | 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 # 127 and #122 one (1) asthma inhaler was observed in both spaces on-site without written authorization from the child’s parent. | |||
| 2024-04-19 | 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 # 127 one (1) Epi Pen was monitored without the original pharmacy labeled on the container. The administrator returned the medication to the parent to get a new prescription during the visit. | |||
| 2024-04-19 | 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 #107 one (1) Aquaphor diaper cream was observed on-site that expired 3/2024. The administrator removed the expired diaper cream from the space during the visit and returned it to the parent during pickup. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-238A |
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-238A |
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #126, an active extension cord with an uncovered outlet was located laying on the cabinet. The administrator added a safety outlet cover to the empty plug. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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 # 111, Lysol disinfectant wipes with multiple warnings was located on a shelf above the hand washing sink. The assistant director moved this to a locking cabinet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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 #111, plastic wipe packaging was located below five (5) feet and accessible to children under three years of age. The staff corrected this during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Child JH emergency information did not contain the child’s health care professional name and number. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-09 | 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 operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within twelve (12) months of the center's previous fire inspection. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoor space #2 and #3, had small pinecones that could be a potential safety hazard for children. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The facility emergency medical care plan was not available for review during the visit. The administrator completed and posted during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 #131, four (4) paint samples with additional warnings were sitting on top of the cubbies to the left of the door. In space #131, four (4) essential oils and one (1) lens cleaner with additional warnings were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the classroom door. The administrator moved the items to a locking cabinet during the visit. In space #111, one (1) container of Lysol wipes was located in the cubby above the diaper changer. The administrator moved this to a locking cabinet during the visit. In space #104, one (1) bottle of Febreze was sitting on a shelf near the sink unlocked. The administrator moved it to a locking cabinet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #127, the permission to administer medication form for an inhaler for child PS was missing the parent signature giving the facility authorization to administer the medication. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 #127, a hot glue gun was laying on the cabinet near the restroom. The teacher moved the hot glue gun to a locked cabinet during the visit. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. All outdoor playground spaces had a large number of acorns that could be a potential safety hazard for children. Space #1, had a large number of acorns near the digging area, space #2 the whole playground space was covered, and space #3 had a large number of acorns on the rubber pour in surfacing. | |||
| 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. Staff member AB hired 8/29/2022 medical report was not conducted prior to employment. | |||
| 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. Staff member TD hired 11/8/2021 and AB hired 8/29/2022 TB test was not conducted within twelve (12) months of the date of employment. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child ET childrens file was missing the date on the medical exam completed by the doctor. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parents statement includes the childs name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Child FR childrens file was missing the signed and dated Discipline Policy. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | 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. Child CG childrens file was missing the signed and dated Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma. | |||
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