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Ed V. Baldwin Elementary
Hope Mills, NC
· Cumberland County
4441 LEGION RD,
Hope Mills, NC 28348
Quick Facts
Capacity
32 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 424-0145
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002216
License Holder
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Oct 28, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
It is important for you to know that the administration, faculty, and staff of Baldwin Elementary have a vision of providing THE BEST education possible for children!
We take our job seriously while loving every minute of our work; working together for continuous improvement for EVERY child to be successful is exciting, challenging, and fun.
We believe and expect high academic, social, physical, and emotional growth for ALL Baldwin students.
We are committed and dedicated to providing a safe, and caring-environment that is appealing to children and adults where character and emotional support is demonstrated as a core belief.
We know that creative, curious minds are developed through rigorous, challenging, educational experiences.
We value the diversity of our school and we are proud of the families that contribute time, talents, and resources to making our school GREAT.
At Baldwin Elementary School we strive to demonstrate quality learning with effective, challenging, experiences in a caring climate of respect and concern for all.
We take our job seriously while loving every minute of our work; working together for continuous improvement for EVERY child to be successful is exciting, challenging, and fun.
We believe and expect high academic, social, physical, and emotional growth for ALL Baldwin students.
We are committed and dedicated to providing a safe, and caring-environment that is appealing to children and adults where character and emotional support is demonstrated as a core belief.
We know that creative, curious minds are developed through rigorous, challenging, educational experiences.
We value the diversity of our school and we are proud of the families that contribute time, talents, and resources to making our school GREAT.
At Baldwin Elementary School we strive to demonstrate quality learning with effective, challenging, experiences in a caring climate of respect and concern for all.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the fire inspection within one week of inspection. This was corrected by the LT submitting the fire inspection to me. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play area does not have any shaded areas | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill that was practiced was completed on 9/30/2025. however, it was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log & Report sheet. This was corrected today. The LT documented the drill on the Drill Log & Report sheet | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor play area grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. Also, under the stairs of the play ground equipment in the sand area the grass is growing very tall. also, the pine straw needs to be removed from the play area | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current CPR verification on file. Both expired 9/2025. This is a repeat violation that was cited during visit on 3/5/2025. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on 9/25/2025. however was not record after completion. This was corrected by the LT, documenting the Emergency Drill Log & Record form during the visit. This is a repeat violation that was cited on 3/5/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space C-6, the paper towel holder has rust exposed on both dispensers. The child size sink in the classroom has a leak at the bottom part of the facet. The teacher had to place a paper towel around it to catch the water as it leaked out. The bottom of toilet in first stall of the children's bathroom has a crack in it. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not practiced monthly. The last one documented was 1/31/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While monitoring the outdoor play area the storage shied where extra toys are keep. The door to the shield where toys for the child are stored is hanging form the hinges and will not stay closed. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024 | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire. Hire date 9/19/2024. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed but not recorded. This was corrected during the visit, by the teacher documenting the date and time as to when it was completed on 1/10/2025 | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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. It was stated by staff that the EPR Plan was not reviewed with them annually. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | 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 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 9/19/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection that was completed on 4/19/2024 was not submit within seven day of inspection being completed. It was corrected by me receiving the inspection during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was completed on April 17, 2023 and emailed to the Child Care Consultant on August 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a black plastic container full of water. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The plan posted in the classroom did not have listed the names of persons responsible or alternates for choosing and carrying out the plan of action. | |||
| 2023-10-03 | Violation | 838 | .0802(a)(2)(A-D) |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes. The plan posted in the classroom did not have the names listed. The plan states Principal or designee. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not submit the current fire inspection dated 10/10/2022. The last inspection on file was 3/8/2022. I received inspection during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The grass around gated playground and in the gated playground area where the children play had tall grass that may encourage vermin. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | 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 who start date was 10/2022 did not have a current Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of hire. This is a repeat violation from 11/4/2022. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #B-3 and #C-6 the activity plans posted were current. They were dated for 10/ 17-28/2022. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill documented was 9/29/2022. The lead teacher stated that she forgot to document it on the correct form. It was documented during today's visit on the fire drills log sheet. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The fenced play area was covered with pine straw all through out the play area, to include the sand area where the large equipment is stationed. The grass also needs to be cut. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | 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. Two Staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) did not have Emergency information on file. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) records were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | 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. Two staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) did not have First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two Staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) did not have CPR on file. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not on file for review. Two staff member (S.K.) and (K.M.) name was not listed on the Off-Site Records Verification form for staff. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 1873 | .0608 (d) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Two staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) did not have Shaken Baby syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. | |||
| 2022-11-04 | 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. Two staff (S.K.) and (K.M.) did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-07 | 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. Two staff that with start dates of 10/5/21 and 8/9/21 had not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
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