Description: FREEDOM TRAIL PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in ELK PARK NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. One (1) container of Clorox wipes accessible to children near where the preschool children sit in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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. One (1) electrical outlet uncovered. In the hallway near the cafeteria and restroom, two (2) electrical outlets were uncovered, one (1) beside the water fountain near the exterior doors, and one (1) underneath the bulletin board near the girl’s restroom. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The facility has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 2/6/2025 with two (2) demerits for a superior classification. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-22 | 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 emergency drill was practiced on 4/16/2025. This was prior to school closure for the summer. The facility has not conducted an emergency drill since re-opening for the new school year August 20, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | 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 (1) staff member hired 1/1/2000 emergency information was not updated annually. The emergency information form on file was dated 8/7/2024. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) adult screwdriver in an unlocked drawer near the classroom sink. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While monitoring outdoors, one (1) green wagon was observed with a broken seat with sharp edges. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-02 | 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. While following up on health and safety trainings that were due during the spring of 2025, I observed that staff member CT and AB health and safety trainings were not completed within five (5) years of the previously completed health and safety trainings. Staff member CT had only completed the school required Vector trainings, but not the online health and safety trainings in Moodle. Staff member AB had completed all but three (3) training topics. Staff member AB will need to complete Administration of medication, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma, and Recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. While outside, I measured the mulch in the fall zones, slide exits, entrances to the climber, and near the exterior barrier. The mulch measured four (4) inches in the fall zones, and three (3) to four (4) at the slide exits. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | 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. While monitoring the indoor space, I observed one (1) aerosol can of secret deodorant in the unlocked storage cabinet behind the door. One (1) gallon of Lite ‘n Foamy hand soap was stored unlocked on a shelf in the restroom. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | 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. Along the route to the cafeteria downstairs, I observed two (2) electrical outlets uncovered near the office, one (1) electrical outlet on the wall where the girls lined up to use the restroom, one (1) electrical outlet uncovered between the two (2) gym doors, and one (1) electrical outlet uncovered behind the TV outside of the cafeteria door. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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