Description: Our mission is to maximize education experiences aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and our Belief Statement. We will work collaboratively to facilitate learning by enhancing the core curriculum with technology skills, problem-solving skills, and arts-based learning. We will empower stakeholders to invest in the school community, which will increase family involvement, foster mutual respect, and maintain a safe, orderly environment.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 professional development plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The professional development plan on file was dated 5/13/2025. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) emergency medication was not update prior to the six (6) month authorization date. The form dated 11/4/2025 and was due to be reviewed and updated on or before 5/4/2026. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1865 | .0605(b) |
| The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. The facility did not have a copy of the manufacturer's instructions on file for the hammock swing hanging outdoors on the covered play space. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | 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 child care operator has not notified the Division of one (1) staff member hired at Black Mountain Primary School Head Start as of 8/11/2015 was not listed on the employee roster. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 staff evaluation was not reviewed and updated annually. The staff evaluation on file was dated 5/13/2025 | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, one (1) hammock swing was hanging in the outdoor learning centers space. The visual barrier overlapped into the centers play space. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-12 | 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. One (1) electrical outlet uncovered in the dramatic play area. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, I observed the tarp that covered the sand box laying on the ground creating a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-24 | 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. Three (3) electrical outlet were uncovered in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, I observed the sandbox lid was broken and two (2) yellow trikes were missing the handle grips. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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