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Ayden Elementary Pre-k
Ayden, NC
· Pitt County
187 THIRD STREET,
Ayden, NC 28513
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 746-2121
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000747
License Holder
PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 18, 2026
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 -
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About the Provider
Ayden Elementary School's mission is to empower students to learn through a safe and caring environment.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:25am-2:30pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | 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, one storage cabinet was unlocked and contained one bottle of bleach, one bottle of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions, two canisters Clorox Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Lysol disinfectant spray, one bottle of Spic and Span, one bottle of Goo Gone, and one can of Febreze Air Freshener. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. Staff employed on 9/2/25 completed First Aid training on 1/21/26, therefore did not complete training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. Staff employed on 9/2/25 completed CPR training on 1/21/26, therefore did not complete training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. The last lockdown drill was completed on 10/25/25, therefore a drill was not practiced and recorded every three months. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. Staff employed on 9/2/25 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-22 | 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. One canister of Great Value Disinfectant Wipes, was stored on top of the cubbies, near the door of the classroom in space #2. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff, Thesia Warren, was employed on August 16, 2025. Her qualification letter is dated September 16, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-26 | 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. Staff employed on 8/18/19 completed First Aid training with an unapproved training organization, NationalCPRFoundation. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | 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. Staff employed on 8/18/19 completed CPR training with an unapproved training organization, NationalCPRFoundation. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-30 | 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. Stored in the top drawer of a file cabinet behind a staff desk, but not locked, was a bottle of Coconut Hibiscus Body Cream and a bottle of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50. The first aid kit containing Safetec single antibiotic ointment package and safetec antiseptic towelette package, was stored inside the red emergency bookbag, located on top of a shelf under five feet from the floor level near the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-09-30 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member Katharine Olsen was employed on September 3, 2024. Her qualification letter is dated September 19, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher stepped out of the classroom, leaving one teacher with twelve (12) children in space #2. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch near the bottom of the steps and slide measured four inches when fluffed. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space 1 was dated April 4-8, 2022. | |||
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