Banner Elk Pre-kindergarten - Banner Elk NC Five Star Center License

185 AZALEA CIRCLE , BANNER ELK NC 28604
(828) 898-5575

About the Provider

Description: BANNER ELK PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in BANNER ELK NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 6000076
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-03-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-09 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The bus driver MS did not have a Criminal Background Check in order to transport preschool children.
2023-02-09 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Bus driver MS did not have a qualifying letter on file for review.
2023-01-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-25 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The bus driver MS did not have a Criminal Background Check in order to transport preschool children.
2023-01-25 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. New bus driver did not have a qualification letter. This is required since the driver counts in ratio during transportation.
2023-01-25 Violation 1851 .0604(j)
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of no tobacco restriction was not on file.
2022-11-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-01 Violation 504 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f)
Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Goldfish and other snacks were opened and not in an air tight container.
2022-11-01 Violation 826 .0605(i)
Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. At least two gates were open on the playground as well as an area of the fence that needs to be repaired.
2022-11-01 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. Teacher's desk was unlocked and had Lysol wipes and aerosol spray paint inside. Another cabinet was unlocked that contained cleaning products.
2022-11-01 Violation 898 .0604(e)
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Small laminator was plugged in, but not on/hot.
2022-02-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-02-08 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. A cabinet above the adult sink was unlocked with bleach and other cleaners inside.

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