Gamewell Elementary Pre-K
A child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
2904 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645. (828) 758-1193.
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The short answer
- 11 violations in the last three years
- Sep 242026 the latest visit on record
- 36 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
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?
7 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 24, 2026.
11 violations cited in the last three years, 11 of them marked corrected.
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
9 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
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.
Oct 29, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“On October 7, 2025, two children were not signed out. On October 9, 2025, two children were not signed out. On October 10, 2025, one child was not signed out. On October 15, 2025, one child was not signed out. On October 27, 2025, one child was not signed in and three children were not signed out.”
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Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
“A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not have a health care professional listed on the application for enrollment form.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, had an emergency Vatoco Diazepam Nasal Spray that was not in the original labeled container.”
Apr 30, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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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.
“One child was not signed out on April 15, 2025. One child was not signed out on April 17, 2025.”
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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.
“I observed a power strip in front of the teachers desk that had two outlets not covered with outlet covers that was accessible to children.”
Nov 14, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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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.
The inspectors’ words, 170 words
“In an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the right corner at the back of the classroom there was one bottle of Top Fin start up and maintenance water conditioner for aquariums, 3 Medicide Disinfectant Deodorant aerosol spray cans, 1 aerosol can of Scotch Permanent Spray Adhesive Super 77 spray, 1 bottle of trigger spray Maxium Capri Original Citrus Deodorizer, 1 container of Aero Vomit Control, 1 pump spray bottle of Wizard the magic of fresh room mist Hawaiian Retreat Scent, 1 bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, 1 bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic, 3 containers of Clorox Disinfection Wipes Fresh Scent, 3 containers of Clorox Disinfection Wipes Crisp Lemon Scent, 1 43oz bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, I 81oz bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, 2 aerosol spray cans of Ba-Fix Germicidal Utility Cleanser, 2 aerosol spray cans of Lysol Disinfectant Crisp Linen Scent, and 1 container of Tide Simply Free and Sensitive Unscented Laundry Detergent accessible to children.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“On October 15, 2024, one child was not signed out. On October 17, 2024, one child was not signed out. On October 24, 2024, three children were not signed out. On October 25, 2024, one child was not signed out. On November 1, 2024, one child was not signed out. On November 8, 2024, two children were not signed out. On November 12, 2024, three children were not signed out. On November 13, 2024 three children were not signed out.”
May 15, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
“The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on April 27, 2023 and not conducted within one year.”
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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. An annual fire inspection was conducted on March 27, 2024. A copy was given to me during the routine unannounced visit conducted on May 15, 2024.”
Nov 17, 2023: unannounced2 violations
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“In space #3, on October 18, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented; on October 19, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented; and on October 25, 2023, two children’s departure times were not documented.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“In Space #3, one staff member employed 8/15/22 did not have verification of completion of Health and Safety Trainings in all topic areas required within the first year of hire.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| May 15, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since May 24, 2019.
- Licensed for 36 children, ages 3 through 5.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 14000350.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: Caldwell County Schools.
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.
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 46 child care providers in Caldwell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 11.
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.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Northside Children’s Learning Center | 22 |
| Totland Childcare | 13 |
| Prime Time Youth Focus | 7 |
| Lacey’s Place | 14 |
| Lower Creek Wrap Around | 7 |
| Valmead Preschool | 3 |
| Gamewell Elementary Wraparound | 6 |
| Whitnel Wraparound | 5 |
| Whitnel Pre-K / Even Start | 3 |
| Gamewell Elementary Pre-K This child care provider | 11 |
| Davenport Wraparound | 10 |
| First Baptist Church of Lenoir Preschool | 32 |
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
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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. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
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.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
From the provider
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