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Copeland Elementary Pre-k School Ready
Dobson, NC
· Surry County
948 COPELAND SCHOOL ROAD,
Dobson, NC 27017
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 374-2572
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000229
License Holder
SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 8, 2019
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 - Meets Enhanced Ratios Minus One; School Age Playground Equipment Cannot Be Used.
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About the Provider
The mission of Copeland Elementary School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that will enable each child to attain their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically, while also gaining an appreciation of our diverse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 facility roster was not updated to reflect the current staff and administrator. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | 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 lock down drill documented was on September 5, 2025. A shelter-in-place or lock down drill was not completed in December 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | 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. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | 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. Parent's written authorization for an emergency medication which is good for six months expired 2/15/24. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The lead teacher did not have documentation of having taken Precautions in Transporting Children within the past 5 years. The training record shows this training last taken 6/1/2018. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | 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. A menu was not posted in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | 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 outlet observed near the hand washing sink accessible to children was observed without a safety cover. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The School Bus Driver Responsibilities and Procedures Orientation form for one new bus driver was not on file for review. The employee file was not available for review for the substitute staff member, with the exception of an updated Health Questionnaire and Emergency Information form. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member completed 5.2 hours of staff orientation during the first two weeks of employment and 8.1 hours of staff orientation during the following four weeks, totaling 13.3 hours of staff orientation completed, 2.7 hours less than the required 16 hours of staff orientation required. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. The bus log used for attendance as children board and depart Bus Number 126 was blank and had not been completed. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. The dental screening for one child enrolled was not on file. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | 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. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-29 | 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. Two children enrolled had not been signed in upon arrival. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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 Questionnaire for the staff member was not kept separate from her personnel file. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The reading center only contained materials for two children to use (books and puppets); the teacher added a word matching game to this center during the visit. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | 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. A current menu was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | 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 outlet accessible to children located on a power strip next to a teacher's desk did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | 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. Alcohol swabs were observed in a First Aid kit stored greater than five feet up, but in unlocked storage. Benadryl was observed stored five feet up, but not in locked storage; the Benadryl was not listed as the first step on the medical action plan for the child. A HotHands handwarmer was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings and observed unlocked in a teachers desk drawer accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not available for review for October and November of 2021 and for January and February of 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation for the annual emergency medical care plan review was not on file for two new staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. An application, signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging receipt of Summary of Child Care Law, receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment, and Parent Participation Plan were not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | 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. A shelter/ lockdown-in-place drill has not been completed since 10/27/21. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The Medical Action Plan for one child enrolled did not contain information or instructions for use for the prescribed over-the-counter emergency medication for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES 12 Eff. October 1, 2019 states that (a) In child care centers, lavatories shall be easily cleanable, in good repair, and kept free of storage. The bathroom contained wall paper rolls, foam sections of play mats, bags of bird seed, an easel, and plastic storage bins. | |||
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