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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 74
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center
Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Hickory, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 598-0121 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alexander County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$108
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$97
Preschool
Center$118
Home daycare$98
School age
Center$68
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #02000126
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 15, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
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 Sep 29, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
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 Sep 29, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 5, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 21, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
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 18, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
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 Dec 2, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 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 18, 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 Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 2025
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 Nov 5, 2025
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 18, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2025
- Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Apr 11, 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 Apr 11, 2024
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 state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center
Is Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 598-0121 to confirm.
How much does Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 598-0121 to ask.
What is Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 598-0121.
Where is Mt. Bethel MC Child Development Center?
9042 NC Hwy 127 North, Hickory, NC 28601. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethlehem Elementary Child Care, 1.1 miles away.