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A New Beginning Children’s Learning Center

A child care center in Newton, North Carolina 28658

15 East 22nd Street, Newton, North Carolina 28658. (828) 465-2515.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 27 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 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?

14 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 7, 2026.

27 violations cited in the last three years, 21 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

27 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

27 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
Source:

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.

Oct 7, 2026: unannounced8 violations
  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “Space 4, a current activity plan was not posted.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

    “Space 1, one (1) Desitin diaper cream on-site without a permission to administer medication form. Space 5b, one (1) Aquaphor on-site without a permission to administer medication form.”

    Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional..

  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “Sharp edges on the broken vinyl siding of the storage shed and children were sitting near engaged in play.”

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

  • 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. Staff members JB, JJ did not have a current CPR card on file for review.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care..

  • 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. Staff member JB, JJ did not have a current first card on file for review.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care..

  • 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.

    “Space 8, one (1) emergency medication on site without an action plan.”

    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..

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

    “Space 2, one (1) Neutrogena stick sunscreen permission to administer medication form missing the authorization dates and dose.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “Space 4, plastic bags below five (5) feet accessible to children under three years old.”

    Rule 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..

May 26, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

    “In space 2 children were spoken to with harsh tones.”

    Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 7, 2026: unannounced5 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. A staff member with a hire date of 3/2/26 was not added to the ABCMS roster within 5 days of employment.”

    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: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Oct 23, 2025: unannounced2 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. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal 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: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jun 12, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • 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.”

    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: Jun 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Corrected during the inspection.

Nov 21, 2024: unannounced5 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 7, 2023: unannounced4 violations
  • 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.”

    Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 14 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 7, 2026Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Jun 22, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 9, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
May 26, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
May 19, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 7, 2026Unannounced visit5 violations cited
Mar 20, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 4, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Oct 23, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Jun 12, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
May 20, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 21, 2024Unannounced visit5 violations cited
Jun 4, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 7, 2023Unannounced visit4 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jan 22, 2018.
  • Licensed for 180 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 18000434.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: A New Beginning Children’s Learning Center, Inc..
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 87 child care providers in Catawba County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 27.
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.

Source:

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.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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