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Dobson Elementary School Pre-k School Ready
Dobson, NC
· Surry County
400 WEST ATKINS STREET,
Dobson, NC 27017
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 386-8913
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000244
License Holder
SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Feb 7, 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 - Enhanced ratios minus one; School age equipment cannot be used.
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About the Provider
The mission of Dobson Elementary School is to teach children to read so they will have the opportunity to meet academic success in school as well as to develop skills to become productive and caring citizens of the community and world.
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 | |
| 2026-02-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no safety concerns observed indoors. Outdoors there was one bungee cord attached the the fence holding a white, PVC structure to the fence. | |||
| 2024-05-20 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. | |||
| 2024-05-20 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There was an incident report for one child that was not logged on the incident report log. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Permission to transport forms on file for bus riders did not include specific information regarding where children would be transported. Ms. Rodgers filled in this information during my visit. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. One child enrolled who brought lunch from home did not have a vegetable component. The child was offered a vegetable toward the end of the lunch period when I asked a staff member if the child had packed a vegetable for lunch. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. New York style pepperoni or cheese pizza, Romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, crispy potato tots, corn, Caesar salad, chilled applesauce cups, bananas, and milk were recorded on the menu for lunch. Fresh oranges were served instead of bananas or chilled applesauce cups. This substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. Additionally, hot dogs in buns and fresh vegetable cups with ranch dressing were offered to the children as lunch options, but these meal components were not listed on the menu. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. . Certificates for Health and Safety Training Topic #s 1 (Prevention and control of infections diseases, including immunization), 5 (Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event), and 7 (Precautions in transporting children) were not on file for one existing staff member employed in June, 2021. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two metal baskets located secured to a wooden structure on the right side of the playground (if facing the building) were observed to be rusted. Two wooden pallets located at the back right of the playground (if facing the building) were observed to have wood that was splintered, cracked, and sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | 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. One plug-in of liquid air freshener labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in unlocked storage, and one small container of hand sanitizer was observed stored less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2022-08-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | 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 children were served chicken tenders on a whole grain roll or macaroni and cheese, green peas, corn or romaine lettuce with Ranch dressing, apples slices or a strawberry cup, and milk for lunch. Corn was not listed as a choice on the lunch menu for today, and was not listed as a substitution on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A record of all required Health and Safety trainings, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, acknowledgement of EPR annual training review, and acknowledgement of annual Emergency Medical Care Plan Review for one staff member were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. A signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging receipt of Summary of Child Care Law was not on file for one child enrolled. Receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment was not on file for one child enrolled. A medical exam or health assessment was not on file before enrollment or within 30 days after admission. The child was enrolled on 8/30/21; the medical exam was received on 1/13/22. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. There is one preschool child currently prescribed an emergency medication during operating hours at this facility. A Medical Action Plan was not available for review. | |||
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