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China Grove Elementary
China Grove, NC
· Rowan County
514 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET,
China Grove, NC 28023
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 857-7708
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
80000353
License Holder
ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOL SYSTEM
License Issued
Aug 10, 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 - Children prohibited from using playground structure PS3-73775.
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About the Provider
China Grove Elementary is located in China Grove, North Carolina, a progressively growing town in Southern Rowan County. The school is situated on a 13.3 acre campus at 514 South Franklin Street.
The original building was completed in 1924 with a three story brick annex being added in 1950. In 1984 five classrooms were added and two large teaching stations were converted into a media center. In 1986 a new cafeteria and multi-purpose room were built. The latest addition was in 1996, when another two story section was added on with a major renovation to the original building.
Our school serves a very large and diverse student population that provides many unique and meaningful learning opportunities for our children. Currently China Grove Elementary serves 604 students from Pre-K to 5th grade. We have staff members which includes 41 highly qualified teachers (classroom and supplemental), 16 instructional assistants, 1 part time nurse, 1 part time school phycologist, 4 office staff, 4 custodians and two administrators.
The original building was completed in 1924 with a three story brick annex being added in 1950. In 1984 five classrooms were added and two large teaching stations were converted into a media center. In 1986 a new cafeteria and multi-purpose room were built. The latest addition was in 1996, when another two story section was added on with a major renovation to the original building.
Our school serves a very large and diverse student population that provides many unique and meaningful learning opportunities for our children. Currently China Grove Elementary serves 604 students from Pre-K to 5th grade. We have staff members which includes 41 highly qualified teachers (classroom and supplemental), 16 instructional assistants, 1 part time nurse, 1 part time school phycologist, 4 office staff, 4 custodians and two administrators.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:00am - 4:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill occurred on 10/28/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 123, Gorilla Glue and Rubbing Alcohol was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The last documented fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/2024. The current fire inspections was locked in an office and not accessible for review. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 Division has not been notified of five (5) employees working at the child care facility using the ABCMS Provider Portal. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 documented emergency drill occurred on 8/29/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In Space 124, a medical action plan was not completed or attached to the application of a child with asthma. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one child was not documented for 12/9/2024 in Space 123. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member covering Classroom One did not have a Criminal Background Check complete. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | 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 staff member covering Classroom One did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A child enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not have a health assessment, vision screening, hearing screening, and dental screening on file. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. A child's application in classroom 123 did not have the parent's/guardian's signature. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child's file in classroom 123 did not have the hospital or medical professional preference. A child's file in classroom 123 did not have the hospital preference. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The health questionnaires for staff in classroom 123 were not kept in individual separate files. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. The children in Space 123 were observed participating in a music and movement activity where screen time was part of the activity and it was documented. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu posted in space 124 had cereal and milk listed for today's snack and the children were served cheese crackers and water. Snack time needs to consist of at least two of the following components: milk, vegetable or fruit or 100 percent juice, grain, meat or meat alternative. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The children began school 8\14\23 and there was not inspection completed prior to the children returning nor for the month of August. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The last documented fire inspection was conducted on 8/16/22. The current fire inspections was locked in an office and not accessible for review. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. .2818(e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. The boys bathroom that is used by the children in this program did not have a hand-washing sign posted. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection report was completed on 8/17/21 and there was no record that an inspection was completed for this school year. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. There were 8 water bottles in space 123 that did not have labels with children's name and date. There were 14 water bottles in space 124 that had children's names on them but not the date brought in. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. J. Peacock and D. Noblit have not updated their questionnaire annually. The last date recorded is 8/17/21. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. C. Simon, K. Mackin, S. Mackin, J, Peacock and D. Noblit did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. K. Mackin and S. Mackin did have copies of their qualification letters. I did monitor the database and they did qualify in March of 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. There was no documentation that the following staff have reviewed this policy: K. Mackin and S. Mackin. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The following staff did not have their health questionnaire in a separate file: L. Sechler, J. Peacock, D. Noblit, M. White and C. Simon | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. C. Simon began employment in March 2022 and there was no documentation that she has completed the above training. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. K. Mackin and S. Mackin did not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no mulch or less than one inch in of mulch underneath the swings. The mulch was measuring between one to four inches around the landing areas of the stationary equipment. All fall zones are required to have at least six inches in depth of mulch. Repeated violation. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no mulch or less than one inch in of mulch underneath the swings. The mulch was measuring between one to four inches around the landing areas of the stationary equipment. All fall zones are required to have at least six inches in depth of mulch. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a swing that was broken in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident Reports were not documented on the Incident Log. | |||
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