Atkinson Psam-Pspm-Plus
A child care center in Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
2510 Old Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739. (828) 697-4936.
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The short answer
- 23 violations in the last three years
- Feb 92026 the latest visit on record
- 100 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?
5 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 9, 2026.
23 violations cited in the last three years, 23 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
23 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
Feb 9, 2026: unannounced8 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. Child Care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the facility within five (5) business days. Staff member hired 1/10/2000 and the administrator was not listed in the ABCMS portal.”
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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.
“One (1) medical action plan was not attached to the child’s application. Child enrolled 8/6/2025 did not have a medical action plan on file for review.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“One (1) emergency medication that expired 12/2025.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“One (1) emergency medication that was missing the original pharmacy label.”
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Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center’s EPR Plan and its location.
“Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Substitute staff file did not maintain documentation of the EPR plan review.”
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The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
“The staff present during today’s visit was not listed on the Emergency Medical Care plan as the person responsible in the event of an emergency.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan review was not conducted annually. The last EMC plan review was completed on 8/8/2024, and the substitute staff did not have a EMC plan review on file for Atkinson PSPM.”
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The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
“Staff professional development plans were not reviewed annually. The last professional development plan on file was dated 8/6/2024, and 1/29/2025.”
Aug 27, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
“Snack today consisted of Lucky Charms and milk. The menu posted documented Trix and milk.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The EMC was updated last on 1/3/2024.”
Feb 17, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Staff member M. Moore criminal background check expired 11/14/2024.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“One (1) epi pen expired 11/2024.”
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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).
“Staff member M. Moore criminal background check expired 11/14/2024.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan on file was not reviewed and updated annually. The plan was dated 1/12/2024 and was due to be updated on 1/12/2025.”
Sep 4, 2024: unannounced4 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“While monitoring the cafeteria space at 3:09p, I observed the cafeteria door open with the hot water accessible to the children. The door was closed by the cafeteria staff at 3:15p”
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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.
“While monitoring the restroom area, a custodian cart was observed unattended with a mop bucket with solution, chemicals in spray bottles and aerosol cans.”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“Two (2) prescription medications were observed not in the original pharmacy labeled container.”
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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.
“While reviewing staff files, staff member hired 6/6/2014 on-going training hours for the 2023-2024 were not completed in full. The staff member had five (5) of the required fifteen (15) training hours.”
Feb 27, 2024: unannounced5 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.
“Aerosol can of Microban and chemicals in unlocked closet.”
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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.
“Staff member KK hired 10/18/2023 medical report on file was older than twelve (12) months. The medical report on file was dated 1/30/2015.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Incident log was unable to be viewed. Staff member MM was not aware of where the incident log was stored.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“Shelter in place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months. The last documented lockdown was conducted on 8/29/2023.”
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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.
“Staff member KK hired 10/18/2023 BSAC training was not completed within three (3) months of employment. Training was due to be completed by 1/18/2024 and the staff member completed the training on 1/21/2024.”
All 5 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Aug 27, 2025.
- Licensed for 100 children, ages 5 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 45000241.
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: Henderson County Public School Childcare.
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.
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 53 child care providers in Henderson County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 23.
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 |
|---|---|
| Atkinson Psam-Pspm-Plus This child care provider | 23 |
| Mud Creek Christian School | 9 |
| First United Methodist Church Weekday School | 7 |
| Grace Lutheran Preschool | 21 |
| Mountain Fundamentals Learning Center | 14 |
| Upward Psam-Pspm-Plus | 3 |
| Dana Psam-Pspm-Plus | 0 |
| Mills River Psam - Pspm - Plus | 10 |
| Hendersonville Psam-Pspm-Plus | 9 |
| Glenn Marlow Psam-Pspm-Plus | 5 |
| Edneyville Psam-Pspm-Plus | 0 |
| Wncsource Sugar Hill Children’s Center | 11 |
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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