Chesterbrook Academy
7274 Highway 73, Denver, NC
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Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 75
- a week, county median
- $80
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About Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare
Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Denver, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $80 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$197
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$171
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$149
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #55000196
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 16
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
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 state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Program coordinator had not completed 2 semester credit hours in child and youth development and 2 semester credit hours in school age programming, or it's equivalency, or was not enrolled in this coursework within 6 months of hire and complete the coursework within 18 months of enrollment.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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 state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare
Is Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
How much does Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.
What is Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?
(828) 324-9622.
Where is Catawba Springs Elementary YMCA Childcare?
206 N. Little Egypt Road, Denver, NC 28037. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 1.2 miles away.