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Flat Rock Elementary Pre-k School Ready
Mount Airy, NC
· Surry County
1539 E PINE STREET,
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 786-2910
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000231
License Holder
SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Mar 6, 2020
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 - Meets Enhanced ratios minus one. School age playground equipment can not be used by preschool.
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About the Provider
Flat Rock Elementary gets its name from the North Carolina Granite Quarry which is the largest open face granite quarry in the world. Our location is East of Mount Airy, North Carolina on Highway 103. Mount Airy is affectionately known as the home of Andy Griffith and the creative birthplace of his Mayberry characters. The ambiance of small-town America surrounds Flat Rock Elementary and imparts a feeling of belonging to each of our students.
Flat Rock is a Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade school that provides a quality education to approximately 360 students. Our goal is to offer a nurturing and safe environment where all children can grow and excel.
Flat Rock is a Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade school that provides a quality education to approximately 360 students. Our goal is to offer a nurturing and safe environment where all children can grow and excel.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on the playground, the gate opening latch is 4.5 inches versus 3.5 inches. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | 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. The roster linked to the facility did not include the current staff and administrator. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-462A |
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-462A |
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-462A |
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On October 28, 2025, a staff member, pulled and moved two children in a rough and inappropriate manner. One of the children who the staff member pulled fell on the floor, the staff member then placed their foot on the child's abdomen. Additionally, on other occasions the same staff member moved the child whose abdomen was stepped on by their arms and legs dragging the child across the classroom floor. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Applications for three staff members were not on file at the facility and available for review. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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 criminal background qualifying letter for two staff members were not on file at the facility and available for review. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division of Child Development and Early Education determined child maltreatment based on children's physical needs. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The safe arrival procedures for pick-up and delivery was not posted. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 1771 | .3006(a) |
| A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One child enrolled on 8/21/2024, did not have a Dial 4 screening assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 last lockdown drill was conducted on August 30, 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-06 | 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. A child arriving after 11:00 was not signed in upon arrival into the classroom. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A child said to be allergic to milk is served water at lunch instead of a milk substitute. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | 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. Emergency information was not on file for the teacher assistant. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | 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 information for one child did not include the address where the child should be transported. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. The application for one child was not signed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | 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 file for one child did not include the names of individuals authorized to pick up the child. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. The application for one child did not list the child's physician. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | 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. The teacher assistant who employed 1/30/24 did not have a signed statement on file verifying the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed prior to beginning work. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Completed health questionnaires for three staff were located in a notebook with all other personnel items. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Cots were stacked when not in use and stored so the sleep side or blankets touched each other. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Several electrical outlets in the classroom accessible to the children were not covered when not in use. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. A written emergency plan of care was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. An aerosol can of disinfe of | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. The facility did not pass the fire inspection conducted 8/30/23. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. One student did not have a file containing the required information. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. The interim principal did not have a DCDEE background check. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Documentation was not available for emergency drills. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify staff received a review of the Prevent Shaken Baby policy. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan posted reflected dates for January 24, 2023 through January 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The reading center only contained two separate activities, puppets and books. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. Chicken drummettes, macaroni and cheese, red bliss roasted potatoes, green beans, fresh vegetables, ranch dressing, pineapple chunks, cinnamon baked apples, whole grain rolls, and milk were recorded on the menu for lunch. Fresh grapes were also served to the children. This addition was not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One electrical outlet was observed without a safety cover on a power strip. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. One small bottle of essential oils was observed to be stored greater than five feet from the floor, but in unlocked storage. A liquid, scented, plug-in was observed accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The stationary structure on the playground was observed to have a circular cracked area at the center of the landing. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan was not on file for one substitute teacher filling in for the Lead Teacher for a portion of the day. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. A signed receipt of Operational Policies was not on file for two children enrolled. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. Documentation of receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not on file for one substitute teacher filling in for the Lead Teacher for a portion of the day. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | 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. Certificates for Health and Safety Training Topic #s 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 employee. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-28 | 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. One child enrolled left early due to illness, but was not signed out at the time of departure. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. At the gate junctions, where the gate doors either connect with each other, or with the fencing itself, greater than twenty (3) bolts which secure the fencing were not flush with the nuts and were extending inward from the gate, up to an inch beyond the nuts, presenting protrusion hazards. Mildew was observed growing both inside, and on top of both large stationary and nonstationary structures. The corner of a sand table was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | 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. Alcohol swabs were observed in the top drawer of a staff member’s desk in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for May, 2021 was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | 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. Documentation of receipt of a prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy for one new staff member was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The Health Questionnaire for one new staff member was not kept separate from her personnel file. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-03 | 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. Two AA batteries were observed located in a teacher's desk drawer accessible to children. A can of aerosol hairspray was observed stored in a teacher's desk drawer accessible to children. A large bottle of Dawn dish soap labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed stored five feet up, but in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Signed and dated verification of the annual Emergency Medical Care Plan review was not on file. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | 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. A lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill was not completed every three months. The first drill for the 2022/2023 school year was conducted on 9/8/21; the second on 9/14/21; and the third on 1/6/21. | |||
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