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Marion, NC 28752 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $134
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About
About YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool
YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Marion, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving 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 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 747-2481 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in McDowell County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$164
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$141
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #59000157
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
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 Aug 11, 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 Aug 11, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
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 Sep 16, 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 24, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
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 Sep 16, 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 Oct 20, 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 Oct 20, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection6 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 Nov 27, 2023
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 Nov 27, 2023
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 5, 2023
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 5, 2023
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
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 Nov 27, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool
Is YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 747-2481 to confirm.
How much does YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 747-2481 to ask.
What is YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 747-2481.
Where is YMCA Pleasant Gardens Afterschool?
100 John Roach Drive, Marion, NC 28752. The nearest other daycare we list is Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.