YMCA Glenwood Afterschool
A child care center in Marion, North Carolina 28752
1545 Old Hwy 221 South, Marion, North Carolina 28752. (828) 747-1850.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 25 violations in the last three years
- Sep 12026 the latest visit on record
- 150 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 1, 2026.
25 violations cited in the last three years, 25 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
25 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 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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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 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.
Jan 14, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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. 1805 One staff member employed October 28, 2024 was not listed on the YMCA ABCMS provider portal facility rosters.”
Aug 6, 2025: unannounced3 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.
“In space #3, there was one aerosol can of Hi-Clean Glass Cleaner, three aerosol cans of Athletic Field Paint Stripper, one aerosol can of Enforcer wasp and hornet spray, a gallon of interior wall paint, and one bottle of Super Sorb Instant Absorber on shelves in the entryway of the gym accessible to children in care.”
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All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, there was an electric slow cooker that was turned on and contained hot food sitting on a table accessible to preschool children in care.”
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Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
“In space #1, there was an electric fan, that did not have a mesh guard, on the floor accessible to children in care.”
Jul 28, 2025: unannounced16 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. As of today’s visit, your program has not completed the requirements to establish a facility roster in the ABCMS provider portal.”
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A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
“Upon arrival, there was no list of the children participating in the off-premise activity available at the center.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“There was no qualification letter on file for Malinda Thomas.”
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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 #4, there were 2 aerosol cans of Xtra Care Extra Moisturizing Shave Cream and 3 aerosol cans of Medicide Deodorant Spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink, accessible to children four and five years of age.”
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All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.
“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed 3/5/25 did not have documentation of the review of the program’s EPR plan.”
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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. One staff member hired 3/5/25 did not have verification of CPR certification on file.”
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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. One staff member hired 3/5/25 did not have verification of First Aid certification on file.”
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Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
“In space #4, between 10:15-10:20am, 15 children, 4 and 5 years of age were being supervised by one staff member.”
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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 Ventolin HFA inhaler with a prescription label for a nine year old child that enrolled 5/14/25 expired 6/2025.”
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On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual’s personnel file.
“Documentation was not provided to verify the age of the volunteer that began work on 6/23/25 during the visit.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“Kim Brown began employment on 6/4/25 but did not have a completed criminal background check until 6/23/25. Marshall Lamb began employment on 6/4/25 but did not have a completed criminal background check until 7/21/25. Malinda Thomas was providing care as one-to-one staff for a four year old child that enrolled in care today, 7/28/25, with no completed criminal background check.”
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School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
“In a hallway not within seeing or hearing distance of the cafeteria, where care was being provided for children, I observed two school-age children that were unsupervised between 4:20-4:23pm. Staff were unaware of their whereabouts.”
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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.
“One staff member employed 6/8/24, did not have verification of BSAC training.”
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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.
“One staff member employed 6/8/24 did not have verification of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“One staff member employed 3/5/25, did not have verification of a review of the program’s EMC plan on file.”
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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.
“In space #4, where children 4 and 5 years of age were being served, one staff member hired 3/5/25 and one staff member hired 6/4/25 did not have verification of a review of the Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.”
Jan 23, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“M. Laney did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“M. Laney, who began employment on October 28, 2024, did not have a completed a Criminal Background Check.”
Feb 7, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“The most recent emergency information verification was dated 3/16/22 for a staff member employed 9/1/21.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“There was no incident log available for review at the time of the visit.”
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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.
“One staff member employed 9/1/21, had verification of one hour of the twenty required on-going training hours.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 16 violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Feb 2, 2026.
- Licensed for 150 children, ages 5 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 59000155.
- Restriction: Other - Enhanced ratios minus one.
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: The Young Men’s Christian Association of Western N.
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.
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 26 child care providers in McDowell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 25.
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 |
|---|---|
| Mcdowell County Schools Head Start/Sugar Hill Ctr | 2 |
| Early Head Start | 8 |
| Angel Garden Day Care | 3 |
| New Manna Baptist Church Preschool | 14 |
| Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool | 16 |
| Glenwood Elementary Preschool | 2 |
| Marion Elementary Preschool | 2 |
| West Marion Preschool | 4 |
| Little Wonders | 15 |
| YMCA Marion Afterschool | 10 |
| YMCA West Marion Afterschool | 3 |
| YMCA Glenwood Afterschool This child care provider | 25 |
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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