G E Massey Elementary Pre-K
A child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
130 Newbold Street, Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092. (704) 735-2322.
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The short answer
- 11 violations in the last three years
- Feb 252026 the latest visit on record
- 60 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 25, 2026.
11 violations cited in the last three years, 11 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
11 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 25, 2026: unannounced3 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. Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo was qualified for employment as of October 11, 2024.”
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All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
“Two to three inches of mulch was observed on the ground at the exit of the blue double slides and on the ground off the sides of the blue double slides on the composite structure located on the playground for preschool children.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“The medical exam for one child enrolled in space #2 on November 10, 2025, was not completed until December 17, 2025.”
Sep 17, 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.
“In space #2, one aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door.”
May 12, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
“In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher’s desk accessible to children.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“Lauren Young, substitute employed on March 31, 2025, did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review.”
Mar 12, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. The staff member did not have a current staff qualification letter on file for review from September 5, 2024, through October 10, 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.
“In Space #2, one (1) child had a medication permission form for prescription Albuterol inhaler valid 09/25/2024 to 02/25/2025.”
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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 (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until October 11, 2024.”
Mar 25, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 23, 2023. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until December 4, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information.”
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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.
“The permission form for Benadryl for one child expired on March 1, 2024.”
All 5 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| May 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jul 7, 2026.
- Licensed for 60 children, ages 3 through 6.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 55000095.
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: Lincoln 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: 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 38 child care providers in Lincoln County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 11; this one had 11.
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 |
|---|---|
| Deaton Ave Head Start | 1 |
| Lincoln Park Head Start | 9 |
| Mrs. Peg’s Care for God’s Precious Gifts | 3 |
| Love Memorial Pre-K | 8 |
| G E Massey Elementary Pre-K This child care provider | 11 |
| S Ray Lowder Elementary Pre-K | 13 |
| Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K | 14 |
| Precious Times Learning Center, Inc. | 18 |
| Giggles Galore Learning Center LLC | 11 |
| Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K | 11 |
| Da Vinci Academy | 7 |
| Battleground Elementary Pre-K | 10 |
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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