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Henderson County P.s. Child Care Atkinson Elementa
Hendersonville, NC
· Henderson County
2510 OLD KANUGA ROAD,
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 697-4959
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
45000241
License Holder
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDCARE
License Issued
Aug 27, 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 - Meets reduced group size by one at the 7 point level. Meets Reduced Ratios
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About the Provider
The Child Care Subsidy Program is located at 851 Case Street in the Children and Family Resource Center. Office Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, please call (828) 698-4441. Service availability may be limited and names placed on a waiting list.
The Child Day Care Program’s goal is to ensure safe, quality, accessible and affordable child care for children in Henderson County. This program supports the independence of families by enabling responsible adults to secure and maintain employment and meet the basic needs of their children.
The Child Day Care Program’s goal is to ensure safe, quality, accessible and affordable child care for children in Henderson County. This program supports the independence of families by enabling responsible adults to secure and maintain employment and meet the basic needs of their children.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The staff present during today’s visit was not listed on the Emergency Medical Care plan as the person responsible in the event of an emergency. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. One (1) emergency medication that was missing the original pharmacy label. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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) emergency medication that expired 12/2025. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan review was not conducted annually. The last EMC plan review was completed on 8/8/2024, and the substitute staff did not have a EMC plan review on file for Atkinson PSPM. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. Child Care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the facility within five (5) business days. Staff member hired 1/10/2000 and the administrator was not listed in the ABCMS portal. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 1826 | .0607(g) |
| Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Substitute staff file did not maintain documentation of the EPR plan review. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. One (1) medical action plan was not attached to the child’s application. Child enrolled 8/6/2025 did not have a medical action plan on file for review. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff professional development plans were not reviewed annually. The last professional development plan on file was dated 8/6/2024, and 1/29/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Snack today consisted of Lucky Charms and milk. The menu posted documented Trix and milk. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | 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 (EMC) Plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The EMC was updated last on 1/3/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-17 | 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) epi pen expired 11/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Staff member M. Moore criminal background check expired 11/14/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member M. Moore criminal background check expired 11/14/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan on file was not reviewed and updated annually. The plan was dated 1/12/2024 and was due to be updated on 1/12/2025. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | 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. While monitoring the restroom area, a custodian cart was observed unattended with a mop bucket with solution, chemicals in spray bottles and aerosol cans. | |||
| 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. Two (2) prescription medications were observed not in the original pharmacy labeled container. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. While reviewing staff files, staff member hired 6/6/2014 on-going training hours for the 2023-2024 were not completed in full. The staff member had five (5) of the required fifteen (15) training hours. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. While monitoring the cafeteria space at 3:09p, I observed the cafeteria door open with the hot water accessible to the children. The door was closed by the cafeteria staff at 3:15p | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | 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. Aerosol can of Microban and chemicals in unlocked closet. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was unable to be viewed. Staff member MM was not aware of where the incident log was stored. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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 KK hired 10/18/2023 medical report on file was older than twelve (12) months. The medical report on file was dated 1/30/2015. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. Shelter in place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months. The last documented lockdown was conducted on 8/29/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Staff member KK hired 10/18/2023 BSAC training was not completed within three (3) months of employment. Training was due to be completed by 1/18/2024 and the staff member completed the training on 1/21/2024. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. Unattended custodian cart and mop bucket was located in the hallway between the restrooms. The storage cabinet located on the right as you enter the mobile unit was unlocked and Clorox wipes were located on the bottom shelf. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member BM hired 1/10/2000 personnel file did not contain an annual health questionnaire. The health questionnaire on file was dated 8/23/2022. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff member BM hired 1/10/2000, on-going training documentation was not on-file for review. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member BM hired 1/10/2000 personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. The annual staff evaluation on file was dated 6/26/2017. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. While the children were waiting for the girls to finish using the restroom, it was observed that Ms. Myers was unaware of where one (1) child was located by repeatedly counting the children and checking the restroom. The child was located in the other hallway near the boy’s restroom at the water fountain. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | 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. Staff member BM hired 1/10/2000 personnel file did not contain proof of tuberculosis test or screen. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member BM hired 1/10/2000 health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five (5) years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The previous certificates on file were dated 6/13/2017. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member AP hired 1/31/2023 did not have documentation that the first two weeks of orientation was completed. The first two weeks of orientation was due by February 13, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member AP hired 1/31/2023 did not have documentation that the first six weeks of orientation was completed. The first six weeks of orientation was due by March 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. Staff member AP hired 1/31/2023 did not have a signed job description on file for review. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The facility did not comply with the age restrictions on the facility license. When I arrived at 2:45p, the substitute was present with her four year old daughter who attends another license child care facility. The school age children began arriving at 3:00p and the Director for the site arrived at 3:11p. The substitute signed her school-age children out at 3:25p. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff MS did not have documentation of the annual review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan on file. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Child were not adequately supervised while going to restroom prior to having snack in the cafeteria. The substitute lined the children in the hallway on the dots in front of the windows near the exit door to the mobile unit the PSPM program uses. The substitute sent the children two (2) at a time to the restroom the girls walked down and the substitute could see and hear the girls. The boys walked down the hallway turned right on another hallway and then turned right onto another hallway to reach the boys restroom. The substitute was unable to see and hear the boys at all times. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. Staff member AP file was unable to be reviewed. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | 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. Staff MS did not have documentation of the annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response plan on file. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1902 | 0.1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member MS did not have a professional development plan completed and reviewed annually. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | 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. Fire inspection on file was dated 8/19/21. The director stated that an inspection has been conducted, but did not have the completed inspection on-site for review. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | 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 upon arrival was dated March 28- April 1, 2022. A current activity plan dated April 4-8, 2022 was printed and posted by Ms. Stoker during the visit for correction | |||
| 2022-04-05 | 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 emergency drill, shelter-in-place was practiced 2/16/22. A shelter-in-place drill was practiced 8/23/21. An emergency drill, either shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not practiced for the time span of 8/24/21 to 2/15/22. | |||
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