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St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
Hendersonville, NC
· Henderson County
620 Oakland St,
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Quick Facts
Capacity
10 children
Age range (listing information)
2 through 6
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
45000436
License Holder
St. Gerard House
License Issued
Oct 25, 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
St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center is a One Star Center License in HENDERSONVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 10 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 through 6; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is exposed concrete at several areas around the fence and at the base of the concrete path. There are exposed nails at the base of the wooden walkway and splintering wood. One (1) tree had a branch at child's level that was sharp. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. One (1) electric outlet was uncovered in the resource room. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 alternate person listed on the EMC is no longer employed. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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) can of Febreze in an aerosol can was stored in the bathroom unlocked. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Neosporin, Benadryl, and Bengay Instant Cold Pack was located in the first aid kit in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. One (1) Desitin ointment was not accompanied with a parent permission to administer. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. Seven (7) staff received 5.5 hours of orientation within the first 2 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. Seven (7) staff were not linked to the ABCMS roster. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-054L |
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident report from 8/20/25 was documented on an incident log not provided by the Division as required. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-15 | 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 last fire inspection was completed on 8/21/25, over 12 months since the previous fire inspection on 8/7/24, and was not completed on a form provided by the Division. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Sunscreen was stored below five feet in an unlocked cabinet, in space #1, the classroom with three through five year old children. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | 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. First Aid for A. Rosenstein expired on 5/31/25 and First Aid training was taken on 6/25/25. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | 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. CPR for A. Rosenstein expired on 5/31/25 and CPR training was taken on 6/25/25. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | 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 the twenty-four (24) staff or the legal operator that are hired at the child care facility. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 1955 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) |
| The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7). There is no documentation on file to state that the child care facility is free from lead based paint hazards. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Violation | 1959 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) |
| The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4). There is no documentation on file to state that the child care facility is free from asbestos hazards. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. There were five (5) expired bottles of babyganics sunscreen that belonged to the facility to use on children on water days. The sunscreen expired in May 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. The entry into the classroom with cubbies had packages of diapers wrapped in plastic with a warning to keep out of reach of children that were stored below five feet. The bathroom had packages of diapers wrapped in plastic with a warning to keep out of reach of children that were stored below five feet under the diaper changing table. The bathroom had a soft plastic wipes container that was stored below five feet on top of the diaper changing table with a warning to keep out of reach of children. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented on the emergency log was dated 3/27/25. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 825 | .1005(b)(3) |
| Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. A five year old child was walked off premises without parent permission for the length of time and specific location of the activity for the child. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An A and D Ointment and Act Bubble Gum toothpaste in space #1, the main classroom for children ages 3 through 6, was located below five feet in children's cubbies. In space #1, four packages of baby wipes with the warning "keep out of reach of children" were located below five feet in a child's cubby. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An Act Bubble Gum toothpaste did not have a medication authorization form on file for the child. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | 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 staff hired on 3/15/21 had a medical report dated 3/8/21 that did not specify that the staff was physically and emotionally fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The staff hired on 10/14/18 had an annual staff evaluation on file dated 12/1/22. | |||
| 2025-03-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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