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Meadowbrook After School

A child care center in Canton, North Carolina 28716

85 Morningstar Road, Canton, North Carolina 28716. (828) 646-3445.

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

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The short answer

The last 24 months 25 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. 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?

7 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Mar 4, 2026.

25 violations cited in the last three years, 25 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

25 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

25 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.

Dec 9, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • 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. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed today and it was noted that they had not completed the required CPR training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff was hired on 09/03/25 and one (1) staff was hired on 09/10/25.”

    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: Jan 7, 2026. 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. Two (2) new staff files were reviewed today and it was noted that they had not completed the required First Aid training within 90 days of employment. One staff was hired on 09/03/25 and one staff was hired on 09/10/25.”

    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: Jan 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 24, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

    “The menu for snack was not posted.”

    Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 17, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

    “After review of five (5) staff members’ files on 12-13-24 it was noted that four (4) staff (CB, HG, MM, MP ) had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment.”

    Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 13, 2024: unannounced12 violations
  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that Madison Martin did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available to review.”

    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: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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. After review of five (5) staff memebrs’ files it was noted that three (3) staff (CB, HG, MM,) had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment.”

    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: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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. After review of five (5) staff memebrs’ files it was noted that three (3) staff (CB, HG, MM,) had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment.”

    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: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

    “After review of five (5) staff memebrs’ files it was noted that one (1) staff (MM,) had not completed the required BSAC training .”

    Rule Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

    “Three (3) of five (5) staff files reviewed today did not have an updated Emergency Information Form.”

    Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

    “The last recorded fire drill was dated 09/07/2024.”

    Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

    “The menu posted was for November 2024.”

    Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

    “After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that Madison Martin did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”

    Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

    “The last recorded emergency drill was dated 06/03/2024.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

    “After review of five (5) staff memebrs’ files it was noted that four (4) staff (CB, HG, MM, MP ) had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment.”

    Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that all five (5) staff had not completed the required orientation topics within the first six (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: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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.

    “After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that all five (5) staff had not completed the required orientation topics within the first two 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: Jan 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Apr 15, 2024: unannounced9 violations
  • 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 current CPR certificate was not in file for staff member, CW.”

    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: May 9, 2024. 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. The current First Aid certificate was not in file for staff member, CW.”

    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: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

    “The new teacher aide hired on 3/26/24 did not have emergency information form in file.”

    Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

    “After coming in from outside, four (4) children used the bathroom, but other seven (7) children did not wash their hands. The group had snack in the classroom after coming in from outside.”

    Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

    “The last fire drill was conducted on 1/18/24 per emergency drill log.”

    Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

    “One (1) child is on epi-pen, and the medication authorization form was not in file.”

    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: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

    The inspectors’ words, 104 words

    “At 3:42 pm, eleven children entered the room while Ms. Deeter held the door. Nine of them left the classroom unsupervised, and four rushed to the bathroom without informing Ms. Deeter. Among the four (4) children who used the bathroom, three (3) were eight (8) years old, and one (1) was seven (7) years old. Once all the children were inside, Ms. Deeter and the Teacher Aide followed the children to the hallway. By that time, only two (2) children were in the classroom, four (4) were in the bathroom, one (1) was in the adjacent classroom, and four (4) were in the hallway.”

    Rule School-aged children were not adequately supervised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old.

    “At two (2) separate occasions during the visit, the teacher aide accompanied a child to the bathroom without supervision from the other qualifying staff member.”

    Rule Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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.

    “BSAC training certificate for the program coordinator was not in file for review. Per interview, the staff member stated that he/she completed the training but verification was not completed due to lack of the certificate.”

    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 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 7 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Mar 4, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 9, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Apr 24, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jan 17, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Dec 13, 2024Unannounced visit12 violations cited
Apr 24, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 15, 2024Unannounced visit9 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Jun 5, 2020.
  • Licensed for 100 children, ages 4 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 44000112.
  • Restriction: Other - Playground does not meet playground Safety Standards.
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: Haywood County Schools.
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: 4 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 33 child care providers in Haywood County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 25.
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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