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Bethel Elementary Pre-kindergarten
Sugar Grove, NC
· Watauga County
138 BETHEL SCHOOL ROAD,
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Quick Facts
Capacity
15 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000157
License Holder
WATAUGA COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 28, 2025
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 - Meeting Reduced Ratios. Certified Developmental Day.
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About the Provider
BETHEL ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in SUGAR GROVE NC, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. a vent on the building in the playground was in poor repair. It had sharp edges that children could get hurt on. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | 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. A substitute did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | 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. A substitute teacher did not have a qualifying letter on file at the facility. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A substitute had not signed the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care for children. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Six (6) out of eight (8) children were signed in today. Make sure every child is signed in and out each day. | |||
| 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 side of the cabinet under the sink in the classroom was unlocked. This is where cleaning supplies are stored along with aerosol sprays. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 1755 | .2902 (f) |
| Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One teacher came inside to go get lunch and put it out leaving one teacher with eight (8) children instead of 1:6. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-21 | 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 loose surfacing (mulch) was not at least six (6) inched deep around the climbers and slides. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu that was posted was from December 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | 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. • Hand sanitizer was on the stage in the gym which is lower than five (5) feet. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Child(ren) that are lactose intolerant must be give a milk replacement such as Lactaid, soy or almond milk. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence does not measure four (4) feet in height. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All staff ‘s health questionnaire was not updated. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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. All staff ‘s health questionnaire was not updated. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Children’s applications do not have a space for parents to list fears or behavior characteristics. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1755 | .2902 (f) |
| Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On several occasions, one teacher was left alone with 9 to 11 children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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 letters were not on-site for VC, PW and DD. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Two children drink juice (sent from home) for meals, which goes over the six (6) ounces per day. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. One teacher was drinking tea in a clear cup. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate has been damaged and opens when pushed on with force. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children who came inside to help put out cots and go get lunch did not wash hands after being outside. | |||
| 2022-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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