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178 Sunny Hill Drive, Lincolnton, NC
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Pumpkin Center Primary YMCA Childcare is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Pumpkin Center Primary 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).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 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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Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Program coordinator was not on site in a program offering before and after school care only.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 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 Dec 17, 2025
At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025
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 Apr 25, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 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
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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 April 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 324-9622 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 324-9622 to ask.
(828) 324-9622.
3970 King Wilkinson Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K, under 0.1 miles away.