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G E Massey Elementary Pre-k
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
130 NEWBOLD STREET,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 735-2322
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000095
License Holder
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 7, 2026
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
The G. E. Massey community is committed to encouraging all life-long learners to achieve their highest academic potential, behave appropriately, and contribute positively to school, home, and community.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Two to three inches of mulch was observed on the ground at the exit of the blue double slides and on the ground off the sides of the blue double slides on the composite structure located on the playground for preschool children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam for one child enrolled in space #2 on November 10, 2025, was not completed until December 17, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for G E Massey Elementary Pre-K. Holly Skibo was qualified for employment as of October 11, 2024. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | 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 aerosol can of CVS continuous spray hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf beside the bathroom door. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-12 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-12 | 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. Lauren Young, substitute employed on March 31, 2025, did not have acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file for review. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | 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 #2, one (1) child had a medication permission form for prescription Albuterol inhaler valid 09/25/2024 to 02/25/2025. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until October 11, 2024. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | 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. One (1) staff member, Holly Skibo, employed on July 1, 2023, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of September 5, 2024. The staff member did not have a current staff qualification letter on file for review from September 5, 2024, through October 10, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-25 | 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. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 23, 2023. One child enrolled on August 21, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until December 4, 2023. One child enrolled on August 22, 2023, did not have a signed acknowledgement from the parent for the Summary of the Law until November 13, 2023. The acknowledgement form given to parents at the beginning of the school year did not include a statement of receipt for the NC Summary of the Law and the information contained in the NC Summary of the Law was not included in the parent handbook packet of information. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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. The permission form for Benadryl for one child expired on March 1, 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-04 | 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. The training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for review for one staff employed on May 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted or recorded on the Emergency Drill Log for November 2022 and March 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-06 | 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. The Medical Action Plan for one child with an Epi-Pen was not attached to the child's application. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. In the staff bathroom connected to space #2, Clorox disinfecting wipes were observed on a table in the bathroom accessible to children. The staff bathroom door was not locked during the visit. The Teacher moved the Clorox disinfecting wipes to locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-27 | 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 (1) aerosol can of Renown Disinfectant Deodorant spray was observed on a window ledge in an unlocked bathroom. The Teacher moved the hazardous product to locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Substitute staff, Mackenzie Polk, employed on March 7, 2022 and present during the visit, did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment and did not have a current qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for enrollment for one (1) child enrolled on August 25, 2021 and one (1) child enrolled on August 27, 2021 did not include information regarding any allergies and the symptoms and type of response required for allergic reactions, any health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for these health care needs or concerns or fears or behavior characteristics that the child has. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | 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. Mackenzie Polk, substitute staff employed on March 7, 2022, did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review during the visit conducted on April 27, 2022. The Regulatory system was viewed during the visit and information regarding Ms. Polk’s CBC status stated "Back from SBI/FBI 3/22/2022; No result yet." | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled in NC Pre-K on August 27, 2021, did not have a completed dental screening on file for review. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | 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. Medication authorization for chronic medical conditions expired for four (4) children’s medications. In space #2, medication authorization for an Epi-Pen was valid 9/3/21 and expired on 3/3/2022 and medication authorization for Diazepam was valid 9/13/2021 and expired on 3/13/2022. In space #3, medication authorization for Naproxen was valid 9/2/2021 and expired on 3/2/2021 and medication authorization for an Epi-Pen was valid 8/24/2021 and expired on 2/24/2022. | |||
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