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Acme-delco Elementary Pre-k
Riegelwood, NC
· Columbus County
16337 OLD LAKE ROAD,
Riegelwood, NC 28456
Quick Facts
Capacity
41 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
24000121
License Holder
COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jan 21, 2020
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Enhanced ratios minus one.
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About the Provider
ACME-DELCO ELEMENTARY PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in RIEGELWOOD NC, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Qualification for staff member K.L. expired in September 2025. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. Certification for one staff member expired on May 10, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. Certification for one staff member expired on May 10, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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. Qualification for staff member K.L. expired in September 2025 and a current letter was not on file. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One staff member hired in August 2025 did not have record of completing the training on file. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | 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. J. Brown has a qualification letter that expired on July 17, 2024, and information for requalification was not submitted prior to the expiration. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 112, the posted activity plan was dated January 25. A current activity plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The drill record for March through June of 2024 was not complete today. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Two broken tricycles were observed on the playground. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Annual health questionnaires were not on file for two staff members. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Updated Emergency Information Forms were not on file for three staff members. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Documentation of on-going training was not on file for the two teacher assistants assigned to Space #110. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. A health care professional was not listed on one of the six children's applications monitored today. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1939 | .3012(j) |
| The site level administrator of an NC Pre-K Program did not maintain documentation of teacher progress toward the required standards specified in Rule. Documentation of progress towards the CDA was not on file for the NC Pre-K teacher assistant assigned to Space #110. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill has not been recorded since August 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. An aerosol can of disinfectant was observed unlocked in Space #112. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Pepto Bismol reported as for staff use only was observed unlocked in Space #110. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections have not been documented since August 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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. A medical report was not on file for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. Proof of a negative TB test or screening was not on file for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not on file for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An Emergency Information Form was not on file for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check has not been completed for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. First Aid training has not been completed for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. CPR certification has not been completed for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 was not on file for a staff member who began employment in October 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been recorded since August 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file for a child with a seizure disorder. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Several holes at the bottom of the fence surrounding the playground measured between 3 1/2 and 9 inches. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A substitute staff member began employment in the Pre-K program September 8, 2023 but was not qualified to work in child care until September 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | 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 substitute staff member began employment in the Pre-K program without a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A child with a fire ant allergy requiring an Epi-pen did not have an allergy action plan attached to her application. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A thin layer of mulch over sand and dirt was observed in several areas of the fall zone surrounding the climbing structure, rather than six inches as required by the height of the equipment. (REPEATED) | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A child in Space #110 was served juice with lunch rather than milk or an equivalent substitute. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | 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. Aerosol disinfectants were observed unlocked in Spaces #110 and 112. In addition, bottles of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in Space #110 and in the shed on the playground. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A thin layer of mulch over sand and dirt was observed at the bottom of each slide on the playground rather than the six inches required by the height of the equipment. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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. A fire inspection has not been conducted since September 7, 2021, more than 12 months ago. | |||
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