Description: Facts about Dudley Shoals Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten - Fifth Grade.
Enrollment of approximately 550 students.
School of Excellence: 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
School of High Growth: 2007-2008
School of Distinction: 2000-2001
State ABC Exemplary School: 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999 - 2000.
1996-1997 Top 25 School in Academic Growth.
Reduced class size in Grades 2 and 3.
School-wide participation in Accelerated Reader Program.
School-wide use of Reading Renaissance.
Participation in Accelerated Math Grades 2-5.
Programs used by teachers include: Pat Cunningham's 4 Block Instruction, Positive Discipline, D'Nealian Handwriting, Sonday, Letterland, Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, and DARE.
Our school color is red and our mascot is the Soaring Eagle.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-20 | 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 #3 I observed one container of Member's Mark lemon scent disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, sitting next to the sink on the counter measuring two (2) feet six (6) inches that was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3 one child not signed out on April 23, 2026 and one child not signed out on April 28, 2026. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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. One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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. In space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-20 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3, one child enrolled on August 26, 2025 had Baqsimi Glucagon Nasal Powder 3mg two pack in the classroom that expired on May 5, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | 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 #3, I observed three aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two bottles of Great Value Bleach, one bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one bottle of All Stain lifter Laundry Tabs, one bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one bottle of All Stain lifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | 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. In space #1, I observed one electrical socket panel with two uncovered outlets that was accessible to children located at the back of the classroom on the cinderblock wall above the countertop area between the large windows. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground I observed a 4"x3" hole on the inside of the playhouse wall under the window on the bottom left side. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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