O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center
1104 Conover Blvd East, Conover, NC
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Conover School is a licensed child care center in Conover, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Conover School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 18 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
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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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
A child was restrained as a form of discipline.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
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 Nov 12, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 23, 2024
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 May 23, 2024
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 9, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 12 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 54 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.
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 464-9532 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 464-9532 to ask.
(828) 464-9532.
108 7th St Place SW, Conover, NC 28613. The nearest other daycare we list is Concordia Lutheran Preschool, 0.3 miles away.