Child Care Center
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Viewmont Baptist Church Tree Of Learning
Hickory, NC
· Catawba County
1246 2ND STREET NE,
Hickory, NC 28601
Quick Facts
Capacity
164 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18000549
License Holder
VIEWMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
License Issued
Aug 26, 2016
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
VIEWMONT BAPTIST CHURCH TREE OF LEARNING is a Child Care Center in HICKORY NC, with a maximum capacity of 164 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In Room 115, a food allergy was not listed on the allergy posting. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 Rooms 114 and 115, I observed glade automatic air freshener dispensers containing aerosol cans sitting on shelves in the classrooms above five feet but unlocked. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. In Room 114 and 115, over-the-counter ointments were stored below five feet in unlocked diaper changing tables. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 Room 114, I observed opened plastic shrink-wrap sleeves of diapers and opened diaper wipes stored below five feet in an unlocked diaper changing table. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of Paragraph (h) of this Rule. Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child's cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. In Room 113, seven water bottles brought from home were not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 122, two water bottles brought from home were not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 123, one water bottle brought from home was not labeled with the name of the child. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i). | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 9996 | |
| Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child's home and shall be returned to the child's home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child's parent or guardian. In Room 115, one lunchbox was not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 122, one lunchbox was not labeled with the name of the child and the date the lunchbox was received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k) | |||
| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-12 | 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). One uncompensated provider who delivered services to a child outside the classroom did not have a criminal background check letter on file and the previous qualifying date expired on 07/06/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-12 | 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. Seventeen staff members currently employed by the facility were not listed on the facility ABCMS staff roster. DCDEE was not notified of staff employment when the ABCMS staff roster was established and was not notified within five business days when new employees were hired. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-21 | 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). The CBC qualifiction letter for one staff member employed on 05/07/2025 expired on 10/11/2024 and the updated CBC qualification letter was dated 10/18/2024 resulting in a seven day lapse between the two qualification letters. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | 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. The First Aid training for one staff member employed on 05/07/2024 was due by 08/07/2024 but the First Aid training certificate was dated 08/28/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | 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. The CPR training for one staff member employed on 05/07/2024 was due by 08/07/2024 but the CPR training certificate was dated 08/28/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch on Outdoor Space 1 measured between three and seven inches within the fall zone under and around the composite piece. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. In Room 123, one bottle of Equate Baby Oil and one box of Equate Antacid and Pain Reliever with labels that included "Keep out of the reach children" and additional warnings were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf that was below five feet. The teacher moved these items to a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Room 116, one permission to administer form for one non-prescription diaper cream was missing the amount and when to apply the ointment. In Room 120, one permission to administer form for one lotion was missing the information for how to apply the lotion. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Room 115, one over-the-counter diaper ointment was not labeled with the name of the child. The teacher wrote the name of the child on the diaper ointment tube during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Room 116, one over-the-counter permission to administer slip was missing the valid dates to administer. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement signed by two staff members did not include the date the policy was given to the staff member. I observed the director add the date the policy was given and explained to the staff member to the acknowledgement, initial, and date the corrections which corrected this violation. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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. In one out of eleven child files randomly selected for review, the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement signed by the parent did not include the date the child was enrolled. I observed the director add the date the child was enrolled to the acknowledgement, initial, and date the correction which corrected this violation. | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Room 114, I observed one (1) bottle of White-Out correction fluid with a “Keep out of the reach of children” warning and first aid warnings printed on the label stored in an unlocked cabinet above five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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. In Room 116, one (1) staff purse containing a bottle of over-the-counter cold and cough syrup stored in an unlocked bathroom below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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 Room 115, I observed one (1) plastic zip-loc bag stored in an unlocked drawer below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff member's application for employment was dated 08/23/2021 and the date of employment was 08/10/2021. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | 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 parent statement acknowledging receipt and explanation of the discipline policy in three (3) out of twelve (12) child record files reviewed was missing the date of enrollment. | |||
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