Morgan Elementary School Pre-k - Gold Hill NC Four Star Center License

3860 LIBERTY ROAD , GOLD HILL NC 28071
(704) 636-0169

About the Provider

Description: Morgan Elementary School serves 354 students in grades PK through 5th. The school is located in the eastern part of Rowan County and borders the North Rowan Elementary District, the Granite Quarry Elementary District, the Rockwell Elementary District, and Stanly County on the east. It is predominantly a rural area located approximately six miles from Rockwell.



Students leaving the fifth grade at Morgan Elementary School feed into Erwin Middle School for grades six through eight. Grades nine through twelve are completed at East Rowan High School.

Morgan Elementary has been the focal point of the community since the 1800’s. Its historical setting provides many opportunities to study the rich history and heritage of early North Carolina. The students and staff benefit from strong community support as evidenced by an active P.T.A. and volunteers. School programs are very well attended by parents and supportive community members.

Morgan Elementary’s student population consist of 95.4% white, 1.8% African American, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian and 0.6% other. Thirty-four percent of students participate in free and reduced lunch. Students come from primarily middle-income households where parent education levels vary.

Morgan Elementary school has been recognized as a school of excellence and has met AYP goals for the past two years. Morgan was also recognized as a “School of Distinction” for the 2001-2002 school year. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 80000270
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-05-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-05 Violation 209 GS 110-91(1)&(4-5)
Children used space that was not approved. Fifteen children and two staff members were observed during gross motor activities in the gym which is not an approved space.
2023-01-05 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation that a fire drill was conducted for the month of December.
2023-01-05 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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. There were three outlets that did not have safety covers while the children were participating in gross motor activities in the gym.
2023-01-05 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation that shelter in place or lock down drill have been conducted this school year.
2022-08-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-08-24 Violation 1890 .0701(d)
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Ms. Timberlake and Ms. Kelly did not have a medical report or proof of tuberculosis test on file.
2022-08-24 Violation 503 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c)
Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. There were five children that had brought food from home. One child needed a protein, two children needed a fruit or vegetable, one child needed a vegetable and another child was missing all the components.
2022-08-24 Violation 533 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d)
Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. We observed three children with water bottles that were not labeled.
2022-08-24 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. The cleaning sprays were located in a carrier on the cafeteria table. There was a bottle of White Out on the teacher's desk in the classroom.
2022-08-24 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation that the EMC plan was reviewed with Ms. Timberlake and Ms. Kelly.
2022-08-24 Violation 1030 .0302(d)(1)(A)
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Ms. Timberlake and Ms. Kelly did not have an application on file for review.
2022-08-24 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. There was no documentation the Ms. Timberlake and Ms. Kelly received new staff orientation.

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