YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool
A child care center in Marion, North Carolina 28752
100 John Roach Drive, Marion, North Carolina 28752. (828) 747-2481.
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The short answer
- 21 violations in the last three years
- Jul 282026 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?
8 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 28, 2026.
21 violations cited in the last three years, 21 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
15 violations in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. 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 |
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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.
Jul 28, 2026: 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.
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“In space #233, there was one bottle of Spin & Span cleaner, four aerosol cans of Sprayway Glass cleaner, one bottle of Great Value Low-Splash Bleach, one bottle of Lysol Power Clean, one aerosol can of Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner, one bottle of Mr. Clean Gain scent cleaner, one aerosol can of Great Value Linen refresher, one bottle of Scrubbing Bubbles foaming blend cleaner, one aerosol can of Great Value foaming bathroom cleaner, five bottles of Febreeze air mist, one bottle of Zevo insect killer, one aerosol can of Windex window cleaner, and one box of Borax cleaner with multiple warnings in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care.”
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Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
“Medical authorization and emergency information was not accessible to staff providing direct care for children.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“One preschool child, five years of age who enrolled on June 15, 2026, did not have a medical exam on file for review.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“There was no posted menu available for view by parents.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“There was no playground inspection on file for review.”
Sep 2, 2025: 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. One staff member employed 3/2022 was not listed in an ABCMS provider portal facility roster.”
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The posted activity plan was for the month of 8/2025.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Steve Smith did not have a current qualifying letter on file for review.”
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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 employed 4/29/25 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 employed 4/29/25 did not have verification of First Aid certification on file.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“One staff member employed 4/29/25 did not have verification of six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks.”
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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 4/29/25 did not have verification of completed Basic School Age Care training on file.”
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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 4/29/25 did not have verification of completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file.”
Apr 30, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
“The last approved sanitation inspection was completed April 27, 2023.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A lockdown drills was practice 12/4/23 and practiced again 4/16/24.”
Nov 13, 2023: unannounced6 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 #4, there was a unlocked container on the countertop of the classroom with one bottle of Clorox cleaner and bleach, two aerosol bottles of Medicide Disinfectant, two aersol bottles of SprayPale spray disinfectant and 1 bottle of Super Sorb.”
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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 employed 7/13/19, had a CPR training that expired 3/5/23.”
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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 employed 7/13/19, had a first aid training that expired 3/5/23.”
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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.
“Seventeen children did not wash their hands upon arrival to the program.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“One staff member employed 7/13/19, had not completed on-going Health and Safety training of Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of child maltreatment since 12/6/2016.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“One medical action plan for child with asthma did not have contact information for the child’s health care professional included on the form.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| May 9, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since May 20, 2024.
- Licensed for 150 children, ages 4 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 59000157.
- Restriction: Other - School Age Playground does not meet child care safety standards; Preschool children served June-August only.
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: 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: 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 26 child care providers in McDowell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 21.
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 |
|---|---|
| YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool This child care provider | 21 |
| 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 | 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.
From the provider
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