Three Star Center License
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Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
3970 King Wilkinson Road,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000187
License Holder
YMCA of Catawba Valley, Inc
License Issued
Dec 5, 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
Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare is a Three Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The Program Coordinator on site stated a schedule of off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026, was not posted in the classroom or in an area that could be viewed by parents. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. The Program Coordinator on site stated a list of all children participating in the off-premise activities that took place on April 6, 2026, April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 was not available at the center on these dates. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A total of nineteen (19) children were transported between April 6, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and emergency and identifying information was not in the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" for seven (7) of those children. The Program Coordinator on site stated only the "School's Out Camp Bus Binder" was taken on the vehicle during the three days children were transported. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On April 6, 2026, fourteen of the fifteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 7, 2026, fourteen of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. On April 8, 2026, four of the sixteen children transported did not have signed permission from the parent prior to being transported. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-03 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Five children were not signed out from after school care on November 21, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | Violation | 1428 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(b)(3) |
| Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only. A staff member who meets the requirements of a program coordinator was not on site. | |||
| 2025-12-03 | 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 15, 2025. The administrator completed EPR training on June 3, 2021. | |||
| 2025-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-11 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Food allergies were not posted where they can be seen in the eating area. One child's application documented a food allergy. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | 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 child's application did not have a medical action plan attached but it was documented on the application that a medical action plan was attached. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | Violation | 1894 | .1102(c-d) |
| At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. From 2:31pm until 3:20pm, eight children were cared for by a substitute group leader who did not successfully complete First Aid or CPR training. | |||
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