Bethel Elementary After School
A child care center in Canton, North Carolina 28716
4700 Old River Road, Canton, North Carolina 28716. (828) 646-3448.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 26 violations in the last three years
- Mar 262026 the latest visit on record
- 90 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 Mar 26, 2026.
26 violations cited in the last three years, 26 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
26 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 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 |
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.
Dec 5, 2025: unannounced8 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“There was not an activity plan posted for the week of December 01 through 05.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“After review of all staff files it was noted that one staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”
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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.
“After review of all staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member did not have emergency information on file and another staff member had not updated their emergency information for 2025.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The snack menu for December was not posted on the parent information board located just outside of the gym.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“After review of all staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“After review of all staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member did not complete the required health and safety training topics within one year of employment.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“After review of all staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member had not completed the required on-going training hours as required. The staff member currently works six (6) hours a week and would need to complete five (5) hours of on-going training a year.”
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Storage space was not available for each child’s personal belongings.
“Children’s bookbags, coats and water bottles were all stored on the floor in the gym all together on top of each other with little to no separation in between them.”
Jun 12, 2025: 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.
“During today’s visit children were observed in the office area which had cans of aerosol cans of spray paint.”
Dec 9, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Four (4) of five (5) staff files reviewed today did not have an annual health questionnaire.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member (MF) did not have a medical report on file.”
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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.
“Four (4) of five (5) staff files reviewed today did not have an updated Emergency Information Form.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“There was not a current menu posted.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that one (1) staff member (MF) did not have proof of tuberculosis test or screening on file.”
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School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
“While children were eating snack two male children were observed leaving the cafeteria and going out into the hallway without staff being aware they had left the space. Later on during the observation a female child walked out of the cafeteria into the hall way to get her water bottle with staff members not being aware she had left.”
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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.
“Out of the five (5) staff files reviewed today two (2) staff members had not completed BSAC or had not completed it within the required timeframe. KS hired 09/2023 BSAC completed 04/04/2024. NS hired 09/2023 BSAC had not been completed.”
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Storage space was not available for each child’s personal belongings.
“Children’s bookbags, coats and water bottles were all stored just outside the cafeteria door on the floor together on top of each other with little to no separation in between them.”
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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.
“Out of the five (5) staff files reviewed today two (2) staff members had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment. KS hired 09/2023 training completed 04/04/2024. NS hired 09/2023 training completed on 04/21/2024.”
Apr 3, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
“There are two (2) group leaders who are above eighteen (18) years of age. Neither staff member completed BSAC training within three (3) months of employment.”
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Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
“There are two (2) aide (assistant group leader) staff member who are above sixteen (16) years of age. Neither staff member completed BSAC training within three (3) months of employment.”
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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.
“Four (4) staff members did not complete the maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment.”
Jan 12, 2024: unannounced5 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member, CW did not complete the required CPR training. CW worked for the program in October, left the program briefly and returned to the program in December 2023. The staff member was supposed to complete the training prior to returning to the program, but it was not completed. The staff member hired in September 2023 (NS) did not have CPR training certificate in file. Per staff member, the training was completed sometime in 2023.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member, CW did not complete the required First Aid training. CW worked for the program in October, left the program briefly and returned to the program in December 2023. The staff member was supposed to complete the training prior to returning to the program, but it was not completed. The staff member hired in September 2023 did not have First Aid training certificate in file. Per staff member, the training was completed sometime in 2023.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Per emergency drill log, the last fire drill was conducted on 11/20/23.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The January menu was not posted on the bulletin board.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“Per emergency drill log, the last lockdown drill was conducted on 9/26/23.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 26, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Jul 10, 2019.
- Licensed for 90 children, ages 5 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 44000135.
- Restriction: Other - Playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards.
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 issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
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.
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 33 child care providers in Haywood County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 26.
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 |
|---|---|
| Patricia S. Turner Head Start | 2 |
| North Canton Elementary After School Program | 3 |
| Meadowbrook After School | 25 |
| Bethel Elementary After School This child care provider | 26 |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | 9 |
| Busy Bee Child Development | 4 |
| North Canton Elementary Prek | 12 |
| Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center | 13 |
| Kid City USA Canton NC | 36 |
| Central United Methodist Church Prekindergarten | 4 |
| Edwina G. Hall Head Start | 6 |
| Hug -A- Bunch Day Care | 9 |
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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