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766 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC
St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
- licensed capacity
- 11
- a week, county median
- $149
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About
About St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center is a licensed child care center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 11 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 11 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 693-4223 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 11 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $149 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$195
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 11 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #45000436
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
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 May 12, 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 12, 2026
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 May 12, 2026
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
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 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.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4).
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 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 Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
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 Aug 11, 2025
May 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 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 Jun 4, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
Is St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center care for?
11, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 693-4223 to confirm.
How much does St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 693-4223 to ask.
What is St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center's phone number?
(828) 693-4223.
Where is St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center?
620 Oakland St, Hendersonville, NC 28791. The nearest other daycare we list is IMMACULATA CATHOLIC PreK, 0.1 miles away.