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Ellenboro Elementary Preschool
Ellenboro, NC
· Rutherford County
831 PINEY MOUNTAIN CHURCH ROAD,
Ellenboro, NC 28040
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 453-8185
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
81000229
License Holder
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 5, 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
License Conditions: Other - Certified Developmental Day. Meets enhanced ratios minus one per age group.
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About the Provider
Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina lies the rural community of Ellenboro. From 1924 until the spring of 2004, our school was located on Cherry Mountain Street in Ellenboro. During this time our school witnessed many changes. In its inception Ellenboro was a community school. Many children began their education in the first grade and graduated from the twelfth grade at Ellenboro School.
As the surrounding community grew and the population increased, it became necessary to add on to the original structure. A new cafeteria was constructed in 1958. In 1962 East Rutherford High School was opened, and Ellenboro became a K-8 school. The facility had another facelift in 1977 when the Davis Gym was dedicated, and then again in 1985 when a new, separate building to serve seventh and eighth graders was constructed. In the early 1990's Rutherford County embraced the middle school concept and in 1995 the sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were moved to the new East Middle School, and Ellenboro became a K-5 elementary school with larger district boundaries.
Nine years later in August, 2004, our newly constructed school, located approximately two miles from the original site, welcomed students for the first time. An ultra-modern facility, situated on 79.6 acres, houses approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Our facility boasts the latest technology in our media center and computer labs. Located in the center of the building, our cafeteria and multi-purpose room are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. Near the front entrance you will find our reception area, administrative offices, as well as conference rooms and a sick room.
As proud as we are of our new school, many nostalgic reminders of our former school can be found. A ticket booth "stands guard" at the entrance to the office complex. This memento of the Ellenboro Fair serves as a reminder of the integral role the fair has played in our school and community. A mural depicting scenes from the fair greets all who walk through the halls. Although the location of Ellenboro School has changed, our philosophy remains the same. Our commitment to the idea that given a strong foundation, caring atmosphere, proper guidance, and encouragement all children can and will learn. It remains our steadfast goal that each child be given an opportunity to develop the skills that will last a lifetime. To that end, we as the faculty and staff of Ellenboro School are dedicated.
As the surrounding community grew and the population increased, it became necessary to add on to the original structure. A new cafeteria was constructed in 1958. In 1962 East Rutherford High School was opened, and Ellenboro became a K-8 school. The facility had another facelift in 1977 when the Davis Gym was dedicated, and then again in 1985 when a new, separate building to serve seventh and eighth graders was constructed. In the early 1990's Rutherford County embraced the middle school concept and in 1995 the sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were moved to the new East Middle School, and Ellenboro became a K-5 elementary school with larger district boundaries.
Nine years later in August, 2004, our newly constructed school, located approximately two miles from the original site, welcomed students for the first time. An ultra-modern facility, situated on 79.6 acres, houses approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Our facility boasts the latest technology in our media center and computer labs. Located in the center of the building, our cafeteria and multi-purpose room are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. Near the front entrance you will find our reception area, administrative offices, as well as conference rooms and a sick room.
As proud as we are of our new school, many nostalgic reminders of our former school can be found. A ticket booth "stands guard" at the entrance to the office complex. This memento of the Ellenboro Fair serves as a reminder of the integral role the fair has played in our school and community. A mural depicting scenes from the fair greets all who walk through the halls. Although the location of Ellenboro School has changed, our philosophy remains the same. Our commitment to the idea that given a strong foundation, caring atmosphere, proper guidance, and encouragement all children can and will learn. It remains our steadfast goal that each child be given an opportunity to develop the skills that will last a lifetime. To that end, we as the faculty and staff of Ellenboro School are dedicated.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-328L |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-328L |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. One child eleven years of age, who was enrolled in the space #2 school-age Developmental Day class, was being cared for by the lead teacher in the staff workroom that was not approved space. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/19/26, in space #2 where school-aged Developmental Day students are served, one child six years of age was left alone and unattended for a range of time between 4-6 minutes from approximately 1:20pm-1:26pm. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | 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. One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | 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 employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | 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. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | 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 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | 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, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. In space #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A. Mason and A. Lee did not have an approved Criminal Background Check completed prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for A. Mason and A. Lee. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Seven developmental day school age children were in classroom #194 that is not approved space. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | 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 #2, there was one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings and one aerosol can of Peppermint Bark air freshener in an unlocked cabinet above the sink, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-13 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space #1, one child, three years of age, had a Pro Aire HFA inhaler, with an expiration date of 4/2024, that was administered on 10/15/24. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, four years of age, did not have a named health care professional on file. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1419 | .0601(b) |
| All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2 | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | 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, there was an unlocked cabinet with Microban aerosol spray, Clorox fabric sanitizer and Tide antibacterial fabric spray, with multiple warnings. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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 2/8/23, had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law acknowledgement was not on file for one child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Daily arrival and departure times were not maintained in Space #3 or Space #5. In Space #2, two children were not signed out on 8/30/22, 8/31/22, 9/6/22 and 9/7/22. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not available in Space #3. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. No menu was posted in Space #1, Space #2, Space #3 and Space #5. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two sippy cups were not dated or labeled for the child in Space #3. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer to verify the refrigerator temperature in Space #3. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was completed for 8/2022. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed on P. Radford and G. Powell. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. The application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child for one child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed for one child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21 did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21 did not have all required information on the application for enrollment. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file for two employees: P. Radford and G. Powell. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. One child enrolled 8/30/21 did not have a signed acknowledgement of the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. No verification of the operator notifying the parent in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction was available for one child enrolled 8/17/20 and one child enrolled 8/30/21. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One employee hired 8/16/21 had not completed health and safety training at the time of the visit. | |||
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