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Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare

2595 Rock Dam Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$80

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About Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare

Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 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
50 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Norris S. Childers 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).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#55000188
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 23 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Sep 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

  2. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  3. Nov 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025

  4. May 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025

  5. Apr 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

  6. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 25, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Mar 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare

Is Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.

How much does Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.

What is Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare's phone number?

(828) 324-9622.

Where is Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare?

2595 Rock Dam Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Norris S. Childers Elementary Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).