Eagles Nest Child Development Center
A child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina 28052
5611 Lewis Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052. (704) 865-7875.
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The short answer
- 10 violations in the last three years
- Apr 222026 the latest visit on record
- 135 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?
6 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Apr 22, 2026.
10 violations cited in the last three years, 10 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
10 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 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 |
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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.
Apr 22, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“One (1) aerosol can of Sanis Micro Metered Air Freshener, one (1) bottle of Air Purpose Peppermint Sage All Purpose Cleaner, and one (1) container of Disinfex Disinfecting Wipes, all with multiple warnings and all accessible to children, were on the shelf the bathroom used by children between Space #4 and Space #5.”
Nov 24, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
“On the van used to transport children, the upholstery was torn, exposing foam on the seat of the left seat on the back row, on the left armrest on the left seat on the second row, and on the left armrest of the middle seat on the first row.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“In Space #1, one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, had a visual sleep check conducted on November 20, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:20pm. In Space #1, one (1) infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check conducted on November 4, 2025, at 12:50pm and not again until 1:10pm, on November 12, 2025, at 1:20pm and not again until 1:45pm, and on November 21, 2025, at 12:30pm and not again until 1:10pm.”
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“The most recent update of emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on August 21, 2023, was completed on August 14, 2023.”
Jun 2, 2025: 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, 114 words
“In Space #2a, one (1) aerosol can of Chase’s Home Value Spray Disinfectant, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked closet in the classroom, accessible to children. In Space #4, the classroom used by children enrolled in Space #2a and Building 2 Space 1a/b, one (1) bottle of Lysol Brand New Day Clinging Toilet Bowl Cleaner, one (1) bottle of Clorox Clean Up Cleaner and Bleach, and one (1) bottle of Windex Original, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked closet in the classroom, accessible to children. In Space #6, one (1) bottle of All Purpose Peppermint Sage All Purpose Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on the diaper changing table, accessible to children.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The inspectors’ words, 147 words
“In Space #1, one (1) sleeping infant, three (3) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on May 5, 2025, at 9:10am and not again until 9:30am, on May 20, 2025, at 1:17pm and not again until 1:37pm, and on May 21, 2025, at 11:39am and not again until 11:56am. In Space #1, one (1) sleeping infant, nine (9) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on April 23, 2025, at 11:05am and not again until 11:30am, and on May 13, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #1, one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on May 22, 2025, at 12:57pm and not again until 1:15pm. Per your facility’s safe sleep policy, a visual sleep check must be conducted and documented for each infant every fifteen (15) minutes at a minimum.”
Dec 18, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
“On the application for two (2) children, both enrolled on September 3, 2024, the sections for health care needs, allergies, health concerns, fears, behaviors, and medications, were all left blank.”
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on March 2, 2020, was last updated on August 16, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on September 6, 2023, was last updated on September 6, 2023.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“In Space #3, six (6) syringes with liquid inside, labeled with a staff member’s name, were in an unlocked refrigerator. One (1) bottle of prescription Methylphenidate Tablets were in an unlocked box on a shelf five (5) feet five (5) inches from the ground in the restroom used by children between Space #4 and Space #5.”
Jan 12, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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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. The current fire inspection available for review was dated August 30, 2023. The previous fire inspection was conducted on June 30, 2022. The fire inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. The fire inspection report was emailed to the DCDEE Child Care Consultant on September 13, 2023.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Nov 18, 2021.
- Licensed for 135 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 36000596.
- Restriction: Other - Bldg 1 capacity=91; Bldg 2 capacity=44.
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: Eagles Nest Learning Group, LLC.
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: 3 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 83 child care providers in Gaston County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 10.
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 |
|---|---|
| Eagles Nest Child Development Center This child care provider | 10 |
| Rankin Head Start | 10 |
| Kingdomz School of Excellence | 23 |
| Rankin II Head Start | 8 |
| Ms. Brenda’s Child Care Services | 19 |
| Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program | 19 |
| Children of Excellence Christian Childcare | 0 |
| Precious Moments Childcare Center | 17 |
| Webb Street School | 21 |
| Chapel Grove Elementary Pre-Kindergarten | 6 |
| Tosha’s Tiny Tots | 3 |
| Highland Charter Head Start | 3 |
| 4 Kidz Only Inc. | 1 |
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.
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