Thrive Early Learning Center
A child care center in Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
707 Walker Street, Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697. (336) 566-8472.
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The short answer
- 13 violations in the last three years
- Sep 222026 the latest visit on record
- 36 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?
3 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 22, 2026.
13 violations cited in the last three years, 13 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
13 violations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Sep 22, 2026: unannounced10 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In Spaces 1, 2, and 3, the activity plans were dated July 2026.”
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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 one unlocked closet that had swiffer cleaning mop solution and mechanical valves that were accessible to children.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“In Space 2, six(6) cardboard blocks were damaged. In Space 3, there were seven(7) cardboard blocks damaged and four(4) foam blocks that were damaged.”
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“In Space 3, two areas of the vinyl plank flooring were buckling causing a tripping hazard. In the bathroom leading to Space 2, the threshold was not level on the right side.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“One staff file was not available for for review.”
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Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
“In Space 1, eight(8) bottles were not dated.”
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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 1, one prescription cream was not returned to parent within 72 hours after the permission authorization had expired.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The posted menu was dated August 31, 2026.”
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Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
“In Space 3, thirteen(13) foam blocks were accessible to children under 3 years of age.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
The inspectors’ words, 100 words
“A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue paper shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. The toilet room shall include or be adjacent to a handwash lavatory. Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. All toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. Toilet fixtures shall be child-sized, adult-sized toilets that are adapted to accommodate children, or potty chairs. In Space 3, toilet paper was not accessible in the children’s bathroom.”
Jul 29, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Permission to administer diaper cream for a child in Space #3 was not on file or with the medication.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“Staff records documents have not been organized in files for review.”
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The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
“The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant classroom.”
All 3 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Temporary License since Jun 15, 2026.
- Licensed for 36 children, ages 0 through 5.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 97000327.
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: Allen, Melissa.
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: Temporary License.
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 27 child care providers in Wilkes County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 13.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wilkesboro Elementary School Pre-K | 5 |
| Harvest Time Christian Academy | 8 |
| Way Makers Preschool | 18 |
| PlayWorks Early Care & Learning Center | 13 |
| Thrive Early Learning Center This child care provider | 13 |
| Wilkes Developmental Day School | 1 |
| Broc Cub Creek Head Start | 4 |
| Lomax Head Start | 6 |
| North Wilkesboro Head Start | 2 |
| Mountain View Elementary Pre Kindergarten | 5 |
| North Wilkesboro Elementary Pre Kindergarten | 8 |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary Pre Kindergarten | 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.
From the provider
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Replies
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