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Hominy Child Care

A child care center in Candler, North Carolina 28715

135 Candler School Road, Candler, North Carolina 28715. (828) 667-4542.

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The last 24 months 57 violations in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Every month

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What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Quality rating
Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

22 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 19, 2026.

57 violations cited in the last three years, 57 of them marked corrected.

Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

When those violations happened

57 violations in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

57 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

May 8, 2026: unannounced8 violations
  • 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. Ten (10) staff members listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet was not listed on the ABCMS roster.”

    Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “No lesson plans were posted in space #1.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Two (2) aerosol sunscreens - QC Kids sunscreen spray and Coppertone Kids sunscreen spray were maintained in a plastic bin on top of the shelves behind the changing table in space #3.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date.

    “No staff members had completed Playground safety training/Outdoor Play and Learning Environment training. Administrator did not complete the training within six (6) months of employment date of 9/2/25.”

    Rule At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “One (1) child’s immunization record was not on file.”

    Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “An epi-pen in space #4 expired in November 2025 but was not discarded or sent home.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    “The program had not conducted a shelter-in-place or a lockdown drill since 2/28/25.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

    “No on-going training hours were verified for a staff member who was employed on 8/13/18 for 8/13/24 - 8/12/25 training period.”

    Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sep 29, 2025: unannounced4 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “A portable slide structure was placed on the 1 inch mattress on the concrete floor and was accessible to the children, one (1) year of age in “Covered Area” located outside of the classroom space #1.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

    “Two (2) infants were asleep in the crib in space #2 during observation. I reviewed the sleep check documentation at 10:15 am. One (1) child’s last log was documented at 9:45 am.”

    Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “The following medications were not discarded or returned to the parents: 1. an Epi-pen expired on 8/31/25 in space #1. 2. Blue Lizard sunscreen expired in 01/2025 and Careone Kids aerosol spray expired on 7/19/24 in space #3. 3. an Epi-pen in space #5 with expired action plan and authorization form.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

    “The action plan for epi-pen did not contain the signature and the date of the person who prepared the form in space #3. The action plan dated 9/3/25 was not renewed for an epi-pen in space #5.”

    Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Aug 19, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center.

    “The administrator/director was on site for seven (7) hours on the week of 7/21/25 - 7/25/25, zero (0) for the week of 7/28/25 - 8/1/25, zero (0) hour for the week of 8/4/25 - 8/8/25 and three (3) hours for the week of 8/11/25 - 8//15/25, per staff interviews.”

    Rule One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 10, 2025: unannounced11 violations
  • A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

    “On June 30, 2025, a staff member in space #5 grabbed a child, who was five (5) years old, under the arms from behind and removed the child from the carpeted area.”

    Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “Qualification letters were not in file for M. Morgan and M. Brogan.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) CPR certificate was not in the staff file and one (1) staff member’s (AR) CPR certificate expired on 5/25/25.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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. One (1) staff member’s (KV) first aid certificate was not in the staff file, one (1) staff member’s (AR) first aid certificate expired on 5/25/25 and one (1) staff member (KB) did not complete first aid training upon completion of CPR training.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Staff members employed on 6/16/25 did not complete TB screening until 6/17/25.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “On June 25, 2025, one (1) child, who was two (2) years old, was left unattended for less than ten (10) seconds during the transition from the playground to classroom until a teacher from space #5 went outside to hang a towel and found the child.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Discipline was not appropriate for the child’s age and development.

    “On June 30, 2025 in space #5, fourteen (14) children, four-to-five years of age, received time-out for duration of fifteen (15) to twenty (20) minutes without materials.”

    Rule Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

    “Signatures and dates for acknowledging the receipt of job description, operational and personnel policy was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG).”

    Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    “The record of two-week orientation was not in file for three (3) new staff members employed on 6/16/25 (MM, MB) and 6/30/25 (CG).”

    Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

    “Medical information was filed with other documents in KV, MM, MB and CG’s files.”

    Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

    “Medical statement was not in file for a staff member employed on 6/16/25. Medical exam was not completed for a staff member who was employed on 6/30/25 until 7/1/25.”

    Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

May 15, 2025: unannounced14 violations
  • A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “A daily schedule was not posted in the classroom with one-year-old children.”

    Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “There were several aerosol containers to include sunscreen and disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet or container in the classroom with one-year-old children and in the classroom with three and four-year-old children.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

    “K.V., employed on 3/10/25 did not complete the new employee application.”

    Rule Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

    “A laundry basket with linens was stored on top of a clean cot used by a child in the classroom with three and four-year-old children.”

    Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

    “The auxiliary space, gym, is used occasionally by the children, two (2) to five (5) years of age. The Off premises permission forms were not completed by the parents.”

    Rule Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “The medical statement for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

    “An annual evaluation was not completed for thirteen (13) staff members.”

    Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    “A staff member (K.M.) with a date of employment of 4/22/25, did not have documented orientation within the first two weeks of employment.”

    Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

    “Three (3) staff members’ (KV, M.B. K.M.) confidential information were not maintained in a separate file.”

    Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “A bottle of Walgreens allergy medication was stored in an unlocked container in the classroom with one-year-old children.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    “A staff member (K. V.) originally hired on 5/18/18 and terminated employment in 2021, was employed again on 3/10/25. The orientation on file was completed on 5/18/18. This staff member is a new hire and did not receive orientation within the first six weeks of employment.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

    “On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening were older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff members hired on 4/22/25 and 3/10/25 were not in file for review.”

    Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

    “E.L. employed on 3/11/19 did not complete any on-going training hours between 3/11/24 to 3/10/25.”

    Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

    “The administrator and staff were unaware of the NC Foundation of Early Learning and implementation of learning domains to incorporate within the activity plan.”

    Rule The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

May 12, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

    The inspectors’ words, 138 words

    “On April 10, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., five (5) children and one (1) staff member transitioned from space #5 to space #4. The staff member entered space #4 before the fifth child. The child continued past space #4 to greet his/her mother in space #3. As the staff member looked around for the child, the child entered space #4 from behind, passing on the staff member’s right side. When the staff member noticed the child’s presence, the staff member grabbed the child’s upper arm and pulled him/her into space #4. Additionally, on April 25, 2025, the same staff member approached a five (5)-year-old child who was sitting at a table having breakfast. The staff member grabbed the child by the upper arms, made the child stand up, turn around, and then seated the child at another table.”

    Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Apr 23, 2025: unannounced3 violations
  • Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

    “The facility information and steps to prevent the injury are missing from some of the “Incident/Injury report”. Additionally, incorrect information was noted for who notified parents regarding the injury. Incident reports were not maintained in the children’s files.”

    Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.

    “During observation today, there were fourteen (14) children, two (2) years of age, and three (3) children, one (1) year of age were present on the infant/toddler playground at the same time.”

    Rule Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

    “Per interview, children as young as two (2) years old have access to the preschool playground where there are five (5) tricycles that are for children three (3) to eight (8) years old.”

    Rule The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 18, 2024: unannounced4 violations
  • 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.

    “In space #4, Action plans for two (2) Ventolin HFA for two (2) children were not in file.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

    “One child’s bottle was labeled with the date 12/17/24, and the other child’s bottle was labeled with the date 12/16/24.”

    Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “The following medications were expired: space #2: Aquaphor Healing Cream Baby expired in September, 2024. Space #4: Epi-pen (1) expired in August 2024, Epi-pen (2) expired in October, 2024.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “The following over-the-counter medications and prescription medication did not have current authorization forms: Space #3: Boudreaux’s Butt Cream, expired on 10/2/24. Space #4: Epi-pen - no authorization form. Space #5: Aquaphor Lip Repair expired on 11/22/24.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 1, 2024: unannounced4 violations
  • A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

    “On June 5th, Mr. Gibson signed out a child from space #5 at 3:10 pm and signed in to the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 6th, Mr. Gibson signed a child from space #5 at 3:00 pm and signed in the unlicensed summer camp at 3:15 pm. On June 7th, the same child was signed out by Mr. Gibson at 3:00 pm and signed in the summer camp at 3:00 pm. Mr. Gibson is not listed as an authorized individual to pick-up the child on his/her application.”

    Rule A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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 the resource room, which is not licensed, there were Lysol aerosol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner on the shelf by the light switch. There were buckets of ProMar 200 Interior Latex paints on the floor, and Barbasol aerosol shaving cream, WD-40, Gillette Shaving cream, Lysol spray and Loctile spray adhesive were kept on the shelf by the paint buckets. Per teacher statements, this room is used for therapy.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Children used space that was not approved.

    The inspectors’ words, 117 words

    “A child, who is five (5) years of age, is enrolled in space #5 with four-to-five-year-old children. Attendance record shows that the child attended in space #5 on 6/3, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7. For 6/5/24, the child was signed in at 8:05 am and signed out on 3:10 pm. The child attended from 7:40 am to 3:00 pm on 6/6, and 7:50 am to 3:00 pm on 6/7. The same child also attended in the unlicensed summer school program in a separate building on the same campus on 6/5 from 3:15 pm to 5:35 pm. On 6/6/24, the child also attended the summer camp from 3:15 pm to 4:53 pm and 3:00pm to 5:30 pm on 6/7/24.”

    Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “Based on the interview, a staff member in space #4 closed his/her eyes in the stationary position for approximately fifteen (15) minutes during rest time on 6/21/24 to rest while he/she was the sole caretaker in the classroom. The staff member stated that he/she was tired due to not sleeping well the previous night.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Jun 24, 2024: unannounced2 violations
  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    The inspectors’ words, 105 words

    “In space #5, three (3) teachers sat on the same table, facing each other and talking to each other until Mr. Gibson directed them to spread apart and adequately supervise the children by walking around the indoor area. Two (2) teachers had their backs against the children. The children were in various centers engage in free play. On the playground, one (1) teacher sat on the bench and the other teacher stood by the bench and engaged in conversation with each other while children played on the playground. Staff were not up moving around the outdoor area until Mr. Gibson directed them to walk around.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

    “On 6/12/24 approximately at 11:48 am, a lead teacher spoke to a child with a raised voice because the child did not remain on the cot in space #2.”

    Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

May 20, 2024: unannounced1 violation
  • 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.

    “Little Journey Diaper Rash Cream in space #3 expired in July 2023 but was not returned to the parent or discarded.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

May 10, 2024: unannounced1 violation
  • Child was handled roughly.

    “On 5/8/24, a teacher in pre-K room (classroom for four-to-five-year-old children) pulled a child by the shirt roughly and took the child by the arm and wrist to the classroom door when the child made a comment to cut another child by a pair of scissors.”

    Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Dec 12, 2023: unannounced3 violations
  • 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 space #3, two (2) packets of bulk soap was stored on the bottom shelf in the diaper changing area.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “In space #5, CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Medication was stored along with an epi-pen. The medication was stored above five (5) feet but not in a locked storage.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

    “An action plan for JO in space #3 was not dated or signed by a physician or the parent. An action plan for EM in space #3 was expired on 7/12/23.”

    Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 22 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 19, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Jun 11, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
May 8, 2026Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Jan 9, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Oct 22, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Sep 29, 2025Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Aug 19, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jul 24, 2025Announced visitNo violations cited
Jul 21, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 10, 2025Unannounced visit11 violations cited
May 15, 2025Unannounced visit14 violations cited
May 12, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Apr 23, 2025Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Dec 18, 2024Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Aug 21, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 9, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 8, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 1, 2024Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Jun 24, 2024Unannounced visit2 violations cited
May 20, 2024Unannounced visit1 violation cited
May 10, 2024Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Dec 12, 2023Unannounced visit3 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since May 1, 2022.
  • Licensed for 79 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 11000545.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Has North Carolina acted against it?

  • DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.

Who owns it?

  • Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Hominy Baptist Church.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

How is it rated?

  • Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 102 child care providers in Buncombe County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 19; this one had 57.
Source:

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
  • DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
  • North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.

Sources

If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.

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This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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