Five Star Center License
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A New Beginning Children's Learning Center
Newton, NC
· Catawba County
15 EAST 22ND STREET,
Newton, NC 28658
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
18000434
License Holder
A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Jan 22, 2018
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
A NEW BEGINNING CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in NEWTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 180 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-156L |
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-237L |
| 2026-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-237L |
| 2026-05-26 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. In space 2 children were spoken to with harsh tones. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-175L |
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor space outside of the preschool playground fence there was a mop bucket that contained standing water and the outside drain in front of the preschool/school age building there was a drain space that was clogged and contained standing water. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. A staff member with a hire date of 3/17/26 did not have documentation of completing all of the orientation topics that were required within the first 2 weeks of hire. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member with a hire date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing all of the Health and Safety Training topics that were required within the first 12 months of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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. A staff member that has been caring for school-aged children with a hire date of 3/18/25 did not have documentation of completing BSAC Training which is required within the 3 months of employment. | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-268A |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-356L |
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and 3 were not current and dated October 13-17, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | 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. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The heating and air conditioning unit located outside of space #4 was not covered and accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | 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. A staff member hired on 11/12/10 did not have a current qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-338L |
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All (4) classrooms in the lower building that have walls that need to be repainted. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The discipline policies for 2 children enrolled on 8/22/24 and 11/15/24 did not list the date that the child's date of enrollment o n the discipline policy document. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1432 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) |
| Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member with a hire date of 7/23/24, did not complete all required orientation training topics within the 1st 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One staff member with a hire date of 9/16/2024, did not complete recognizing, responding, and reporting child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment training orientation topic within the first weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | 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. One child with a date of birth 2/17/23, did not have the date that the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was given and explained. The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy for one child with a DOB of 2/11/19 did not list the date of the child's enrollment. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the classroom for 2 year old's the materials were not a sufficient quantity. More materials need to be added to center areas for a choice of toys for the children. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls in the classroom for the 3 & 4 years old's need to be painted. Walls in the 2 year old classroom need to be painted and cleaned. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. Fencing for the playground had industrial staples at the bottom holding the Astor turf at the bottom that were inaccessible to children they were sticking out which is a hazard to the children. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication form that was signed by parent was not completed with the correct information for the medication that was on file. Director corrected the information. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Special diet or allergy information was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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. The meal substitution for lunch was not updated on the menu. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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. There were outlets uncovered in spaces 6b3 and 5a. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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 spaces 2b1, 1b, 3b1, 8b3 and 9 cold compress packages were not kept in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | 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 drills were not practiced in 2 buildings within 3 months. The most recent shelter in place drill for these 2 spaces were conducted on March 3, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space 3b1 1 emergency medication had an expiration date of 3/24 and the permission to administer form listed the medications expiration date as 10/26. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. 1 over the counter topical medication permission to administer had a standing order that exceeded 12 months. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2 of building #1, I a classroom for one year old children, I observed a window sill that had chipped paint exposing the drywall. The chipped paint was low enough for the children to access it. Please repair the window sill in the classroom. In building #3, in a hall bathroom used by the children, I observed a wall with exposed drywall due to a repair. The wall needs to be painted so it can be easily cleaned. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #3 of building #1, for two-year old children, I observed an electrical cord for an aquarium pump accessible to the children in care. You placed the electrical cord behind the aquarium today so the children could not reach it. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff did not have a current Health Questionnaire on file. One employee was able to complete a new Health Questionnaire today. Please obtain a new Health Questionnaire from the other employee. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | 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. Two employees did not have proof of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file today for review. | |||
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