Four Star Center License
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Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
2595 Rock Dam Road,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000188
License Holder
YMCA of Catawba Valley, Inc
License Issued
Apr 24, 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
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About the Provider
Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare is a Four Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-15 | 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, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 9, 2026. One staff member, R. Black, employed on October 6, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until January 8, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | 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. One staff member, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until January 11, 2026. One staff member, R. Black, employed on October 6, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training until January 10, 2026. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff member was dated 1/19/2024. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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 enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipline policy. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | 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. Three staff members, E. Villanueva employed on 1/17/2025, A. Maudlin employed on 9/22/2025, and R. Black employed on 10/6/2025, were not added to the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 17, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted for April 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | 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. One program coordinator with a hire date of March 31, 2025, did not receive six clock hours of training in the required topic areas. Documentation of orientation was not on file for review. | |||
| 2025-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-07 | 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 on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. | |||
| 2025-04-07 | 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. On the stage in space #2, the key was stored in the lock on a cabinet containing Great Value bleach. Above that same cabinet, another jug of Great Value bleach was stored on top of the cabinet and was not in locked storage. A tub of Great Value disinfectant wipes was sitting on a cart with manipulative toys on the stage. A spray bottle of disinfectant solution was observed on top of a filing cabinet two feet three inches from the floor. | |||
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