Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn
401 Rock Barn Road NE, Conover, NC
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O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 143
- a week, county median
- $183
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About O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center
O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Conover, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1855133
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 24 visits · 57 rules in all · 57 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 18
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Records and paperwork 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Jul 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 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 Jun 23, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2025Inspection15 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 Jul 28, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
Show 14 earlier visits
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
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 2, 2025
Mar 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Apr 2, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 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 Aug 20, 2024
Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
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
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 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 Feb 20, 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 Mar 4, 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 Mar 4, 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
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
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
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 Feb 20, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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
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FAQ
Questions about O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center
Is O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 12 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 57 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 O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
How much does O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.
What is O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 324-9622.
Where is O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center?
1104 Conover Blvd East, Conover, NC 28613. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn, 0.3 miles away.