Five Star Center License
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Cerro Gordo Elementary Preschool
Cerro Gordo, NC
· Columbus County
7685 ANDREW JACKSON HIGHWAY,
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
Quick Facts
Capacity
65 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 654-4250
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
24000115
License Holder
COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Aug 25, 2022
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 from the seven point level
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About the Provider
THE MISSION OF CERRO GORDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, which fosters academic excellence and encourages students to serve as moral, productive, and responsible citizens in a global society.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-11 | 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. A staff member's certification expired in September 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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. A staff member's certification expired September 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | 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. Current emergency information forms were not on file for the two substitute staff members present today. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. A health care professional was not listed on the application for a child who enrolled November 23, 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not on file for a child who enrolled November 23, 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for substitute staff member Sandy McGirt today. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Two inches of mulch was observed at the bottom of the slide on the playground rather than the six inches required by the height of the equipment. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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 signed acknowledgement of this policy was not on file for a staff member who started employment November 27, 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. A staff member who began employment November 17, 2022 has not yet completed this training. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member who began employment November 17, 2022 has not yet completed health and safety training. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1958 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. Neither substitute providers present today had a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Per staff member report, children with documented milk allergies or intolerances are served water or juice instead of an equivalent milk substitute. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | 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. An opening measuring between 3 1/2 and 9 inches was observed in the gate of the fence surrounding the playground. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | 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. Verification of First Aid training was not on file for the substitute staff member present in Space #105 today. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | 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. Verification of CPR training was not on file for the substitute staff member present in Space #105 today. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | 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. Proof of completion of this training was not on file for the substitute staff members present in Space #105 today. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-17 | 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. One staff member's Emergency Information Form had not been updated since August 2020. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's health questionnaire had not been updated since August 2020. | |||
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