Bridge Learning Center
A child care center in Middlesex, North Carolina 27557
5948 Power Lane, Middlesex, North Carolina 27557. (252) 235-2553.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 29 violations in the last three years
- Oct 132026 the latest visit on record
- 45 children, its capacity in the state’s list
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?
17 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 13, 2026.
29 violations cited in the last three years, 28 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
28 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 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.
Oct 13, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A required drill was completed 5/27/26 and not again until 9/24/26.”
Jan 20, 2026: unannounced6 violations
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“There was a clear plastic storage bin in space #2 that had a broken area exposing sharp edges.”
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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. A staff member hired 1/15/26 does not have documentation they reviewed the EPR plan 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.
“A staff member hired 1/15/26 does not have an emergency information form on file.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“There were around one hundred thirty-two (132) missing arrival and departure times for December 2025.”
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Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
“There were around four (4) uncovered outlets in the gym upon arrival for play.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“There was no medication authorization form on file for albuterol and children’s ibuprofen kept in the locked kitchen.”
Aug 27, 2025: unannounced6 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. The ABCMS provider portal training was not complete at the time of the visit.”
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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.
“There was a container of Food Lion All Purpose cleaner stored in an unlocked drawer cart in the gym girl’s bathroom.”
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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. There is no documentation that V. Turpin or M. Kitchen has reviewed the center’s EPR plan.”
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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.
“There is no medical report on file for V. Turpin.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“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.None of the three (3) new staff members have an Emergency Information form completed and on file.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“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.T here is no signed acknowledgement available to review that the V. Turpin or M. Kitchen reviewed the SBS/AHT policy.”
Jan 30, 2025: 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.
“The laundry/storage room that had containers of Clorox, aerosol Lysol and disinfectant cleaning wipes in space #2 was unlocked.”
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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 two (2) Epi Pens stored in space #2 expired 11/2024.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“There was no medication authorization form on file for the Epi Pens stored in space #2.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.The large, clear plastic storage bin on the playground has a large crack exposing sharp edges and possible pinching. The large, clear plastic storage bin on the playground has a large crack exposing sharp edges and possible pinching.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Parent’s statement was not in child’s file attesting that any changes in the discipline policy were given in writing 14 days prior to effect. There is no written documentation that three (3) parents of enrolled children received/reviewed the changes to the Discipline policy.”
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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 EPR plan has not been reviewed since March 2023.”
Nov 8, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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. There is no documentation the staff person hired 10/14/24 has reviewed the center’s EPR plan.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“Attendance was not documented since November 4th.”
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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.
“There is no signed acknowledgement available to review that the staff person hired 10/14/24 reviewed the SBS/AHT policy.”
Feb 9, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
“The child enrolled 6/25/23 does not have written parent permission to be transported by the facility.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“A fire drill was completed for the month of January 2024.”
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First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
“There was no fire extinguisher on the facility van (BHA-6786) used to transport children.”
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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.
“A container of Triple Antibiotic cream that expired 12/2022 and Benadryl Itch Cooling spray that expired 1/2024 were on-site.”
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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 completed for January 2024.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission The children enrolled 6/25/23 and 8/21/23 do not have immunization records on file.”
Nov 7, 2023: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“There was no signed acknowledgement on file for staff member hired 10/6/23 regarding the center’s Prevention of SBS/AHT policy.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 2, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a GS 110-106 since Jul 1, 2024.
- Capacity: 45 children, ages 3 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 64000462.
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: Freewill Baptist Chidren’s Home, Inc..
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?
- North Carolina’s licence for this facility is not star-rated: GS 110-106.
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 50 child care providers in Nash County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10.5; this one had 29.
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 |
|---|---|
| Middlesex Elementary School | 16 |
| Bridge Learning Center This child care provider | 29 |
| The Childrens Center | 20 |
| Stonepark Afterschool Gang, Inc. | 6 |
| Grow Early Learning Bailey Center | 2 |
| Bright Beginnings Child Care Home | 27 |
| Joyland Preschool | 10 |
| All Smiles Child Care Center | 12 |
| Nash Community College Child Development Center | 13 |
| Star Brite Youth Program | 3 |
| Kidz Place 2 Bee, Inc. | 4 |
| Children First Daycare | 6 |
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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