Iotla Valley Preschool - Franklin NC Five Star Center License

1166 IOTLA CHURCH RD , FRANKLIN NC 28734
(828) 342-0798

About the Provider

Description: Iotla Valley Elementary is to prepare students to reach educational success through the use of effective classroom instruction, technology, relevant curriculum, and a safe, nuturing and confidence-building environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 56000151
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2018-09-13
  • 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
2026-01-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-01-22 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. In space 2 Lysol was stored in an unlocked cabinet. a can of Lysol disinfecting spray was maintained in an unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink.
2026-01-22 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) driver, who counts in staff/child ratios did not complete criminal background check.
2026-01-22 Violation 1125 .1003(i)(j)
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.
2026-01-22 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. A valid qualification letter for two (2) bus drivers were not on their files.
2026-01-22 Violation 1805 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r)
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 ABCMS roster was monitored prior to today's visit and no staff members were listed on the roster.
2026-01-22 Violation 1825 .0607(f)
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff reviewed during today's visit did not have a documentation that the EPR was reviewed this program year.
2026-01-22 Violation 1929 .3002(c )
A classroom serving NC Pre-K children provided outdoor time, either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity for less than 45 minutes per day when weather conditions permit. In both classrooms, designated outside time were listed as 11:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm. However, the dismissal of children starts at 2:45 pm. Therefore, it was determined that forty-five (45) minutes of outside time was not offered to most or all of the children consistently.
2025-02-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-05 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member had a Criminal Background Check that came in seventeen (17) days after her start day.
2024-02-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-28 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. C.B. did not have a current T.B. test within 12 months of her hire date at Iolta Valley Pre-K.
2024-02-28 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. C.P. started with Iolta Valley Pre-K on 1/4/24 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or six weeks within employment.
2024-02-28 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. C.P. started with Iolta Valley Pre-K on 1/4/24 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first six (6) weeks within employment.
2024-02-28 Violation 1233 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.C.P. did not have a signed and dated copy of personnel and operational policies in her file.

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