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Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool
Granite Falls, NC
· Caldwell County
1500 DUDLEY SHOALS RD,
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 754-3612
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
14000317
License Holder
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 1, 2025
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 1. Certified Developmental Day.
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About the Provider
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | 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 | 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. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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 | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent approved sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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, three (3) aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two (2) aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three (3) aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two (2) bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one (1) bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one (1) bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of GermX Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two (2) boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three (3) containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one (1) one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two (2) bottles of Great Value Bleach, one (1) bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one (1) bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one (1) bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one (1) bottle of All Stainlifter Laundry Tabs, one (1) bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one (1) bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one (1) bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of All Stanilifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 14, 2023, did not have an acknowledgment of the receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2016, most recently completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 8, 2017. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | 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 four (4) children was not maintained on February 16, 2023. Arrival and departures times for multiple children on multiple days were not maintained for February 2023 in space #1. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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 the bathroom located across from space #1 and labeled 'Pre-K,' an aerosol can of BA-FIX Germicidal Utility Cleaner was stored on top of the white wire shelf above the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. In space #3, the incident reports were not placed in the child's file. Two (2) incident reports reviewed did not provide the name of the witness to the incident and did not list the medical treatment the child received. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two (2) incident reports dated January 18, 2023, and January 31, 2023, were not recorded on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with staff annually was not available for review for three (3) staff. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Per Sanitation Rule .2817(a), Storage in toilet rooms shall be limited to toileting and diapering supplies. The bathroom across from space #1, labeled 'Pre-K,' had equipment used by children stored when you first walk in the bathroom and to the left of the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. The substitute caregiver in space #1, did not have the Emergency Information Form on file and the administrator/Principal did not have the Emergency Information Form on file in space #1 or space #3. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation to support the EPR Plan/Crisis Management Plan was reviewed with staff annually was not available for review for four (4) staff including one (1) substitute caregiver. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Three (3) mushrooms were observed growing on the playground behind the blue flower pot to the right of the playhouse. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Six (6) gallon sized bottles of Clorox Bleach was stored in the unlocked storage closet in space #3. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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 monthly playground inspection for February, March, April, May, and June 2022, was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | 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, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered with a safety cover on a power strip near the writing center. | |||
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