Viewmont Baptist Church Tree of Learning
A child care center in Hickory, North Carolina 28601
1246 2nd Street NE, Hickory, North Carolina 28601. (828) 322-1205.
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The short answer
- 16 violations in the last three years
- Feb 112026 the latest visit on record
- 164 children, its capacity in the state’s list
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?
6 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 11, 2026.
16 violations cited in the last three years, 16 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
14 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. 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 |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
Feb 11, 2026: unannounced6 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.
“In Rooms 114 and 115, I observed glade automatic air freshener dispensers containing aerosol cans sitting on shelves in the classrooms above five feet but unlocked.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“In Room 114 and 115, over-the-counter ointments were stored below five feet in unlocked diaper changing tables.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In Room 114, I observed opened plastic shrink-wrap sleeves of diapers and opened diaper wipes stored below five feet in an unlocked diaper changing table.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
The inspectors’ words, 138 words
“A water bottle that a child brings to the child care center from home and that is used only for water consumption by that child shall be exempt from the requirements of Paragraph (h) of this Rule. Instead, the water bottle shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the water bottle belongs, individually stored in the child’s cubby, and sent home with the child at the end of the day. In Room 113, seven water bottles brought from home were not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 122, two water bottles brought from home were not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 123, one water bottle brought from home was not labeled with the name of the child. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2804 (i).”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
The inspectors’ words, 173 words
“Lunches, snacks, and other meals that a child brings from home to the child care center shall be labeled with the date on which the food is brought to the child care center and the name of the child to whom the food belongs at the child’s home and shall be returned to the child’s home or discarded at the end of each day. Lunches, snacks, and other meals containing potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and stored in the child care center kitchen or approved food preparation area. Hot foods that a child brings from home to the child care center in double-walled, insulated thermos containers may be stored outside of refrigeration at the child care center with the written permission of the child’s parent or guardian. In Room 115, one lunchbox was not labeled with the name of the child. In Room 122, one lunchbox was not labeled with the name of the child and the date the lunchbox was received. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(k)”
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“In Room 115, a food allergy was not listed on the allergy posting.”
Aug 12, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Seventeen staff members currently employed by the facility were not listed on the facility ABCMS staff roster. DCDEE was not notified of staff employment when the ABCMS staff roster was established and was not notified within five business days when new employees were hired.”
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Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
“One uncompensated provider who delivered services to a child outside the classroom did not have a criminal background check letter on file and the previous qualifying date expired on 07/06/2025.”
Feb 21, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR training for one staff member employed on 05/07/2024 was due by 08/07/2024 but the CPR training certificate was dated 08/28/2024.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid training for one staff member employed on 05/07/2024 was due by 08/07/2024 but the First Aid training certificate was dated 08/28/2024.”
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Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
“The CBC qualifiction letter for one staff member employed on 05/07/2025 expired on 10/11/2024 and the updated CBC qualification letter was dated 10/18/2024 resulting in a seven day lapse between the two qualification letters.”
Jul 9, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The depth of the mulch on Outdoor Space 1 measured between three and seven inches within the fall zone under and around the composite piece.”
Mar 7, 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.
“In Room 123, one bottle of Equate Baby Oil and one box of Equate Antacid and Pain Reliever with labels that included “Keep out of the reach children” and additional warnings were stored in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf that was below five feet. The teacher moved these items to a locked cabinet.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In Room 116, one permission to administer form for one non-prescription diaper cream was missing the amount and when to apply the ointment. In Room 120, one permission to administer form for one lotion was missing the information for how to apply the lotion.”
Nov 15, 2023: unannounced2 violations
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Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
“In Room 115, one over-the-counter diaper ointment was not labeled with the name of the child. The teacher wrote the name of the child on the diaper ointment tube during today’s visit.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In Room 116, one over-the-counter permission to administer slip was missing the valid dates to administer.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Aug 26, 2016.
- Capacity: 164 children, ages 0 through 6.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 18000549.
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: Viewmont Baptist Church.
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?
- North Carolina’s licence for this facility is not star-rated: GS 110-106.
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 16.
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 |
|---|---|
| St. Stephen’s Lutheran Preschool | 8 |
| Hickory Foundation YMCA Child Development Center | 27 |
| Oakwood Elementary Pre-K | 11 |
| Viewmont Elementary Pre-K | 6 |
| Legrande Learning Center | 27 |
| Little Stars Child Development Center | 7 |
| Webb Murray Pre-K | 5 |
| Quest at Snow Creek Elementary | 4 |
| Quest at Clyde Campbell Elementary | 3 |
| Quest at Webb A. Murray Elementary | 3 |
| Viewmont Baptist Church Tree of Learning This child care provider | 16 |
| Shining Stars | 0 |
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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Replies
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Paid listing
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