Description: 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.
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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. | |||
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