Description: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in BURNSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. While outside on playground the emergency medication bin was placed in the window sill near the pic-nick table which is lower than five feet. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. An epi-pen on site has expired in 2/2024 but has never been administered to the child. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff was hired and began work prior to her criminal background check and receiving the qualification letter. However, she was never left alone with children until the letter was received. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | 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 for this week was not posted. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. This is a repeat violation. The mat used for changing diapers was stored on the open bathroom floor. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. There were two plants in the classroom that are below 5 feet that are toxic. The plants were moved during the visit to a high shelf out of reach of children. | |||
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