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Glen Arden Elementary Head Start
Arden, NC
· Buncombe County
50 PINEHURST CIRCLE,
Arden, NC 28704
Quick Facts
Capacity
20 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 252-2495
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000599
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
Apr 10, 2025
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 - Meeting reduced ratios
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About the Provider
Glen Arden Elementary School is nestled in the south area of Buncombe County in Arden, North Carolina. Our dedicated staff prepares 500+ students from Kindergarten to Fourth Grade to be ready for the challenging academic courses in the North Carolina school system. We are a part of the Buncombe County Public School District.
Glen Arden was constructed in 1971 and was unique in that it was the first elementary school built in Buncombe County in 20 years and it featured an open classroom concept.
In 2001 Glen Arden completed a 14 room addition along with enclosing the open existing classrooms.
Glen Arden is a School of excellence and has achieved Exemplary Growth for seven years consecutively. It is one of only two schools in North Carolina to have achieved this honor.
Glen Arden was constructed in 1971 and was unique in that it was the first elementary school built in Buncombe County in 20 years and it featured an open classroom concept.
In 2001 Glen Arden completed a 14 room addition along with enclosing the open existing classrooms.
Glen Arden is a School of excellence and has achieved Exemplary Growth for seven years consecutively. It is one of only two schools in North Carolina to have achieved this honor.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | 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 child care operator has not notified the Division of one (1) staff member that was hired on 2/26/2024 at Glen Arden Elementary School Head Start. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, I observed the tarp that covered the sand box laying on the ground creating a potential tripping hazard and a black strap was tied to the exterior pole of the fence and hung between the links in the fence creating a potential choking hazard | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. Indoors near the food prep sink, I observed two (2) alcohol pads laying on a shelf with the toothbrushes. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff member hired 2/26/2024 Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan was not reviewed annually or when changes occurred. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member hired 2/26/2024 health questionnaire was not updated annually. The health questionnaire on file was dated 8/16/2024. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | 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. Staff member hired 2/26/2024 emergency information was not updated annually. The emergency information on file was dated 8/16/2024. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1826 | .0607(g) |
| Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. e center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was documented for the month of October since staff were working remotely. However, the children were not present for this drill. The next drill was conducted on 11/15/2024 before the children returned to school on 11/18/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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. One (1) staff members medical report was not on file for review. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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. One (1) staff members annual Health Questionnaire was not on file was dated 8/23/2023 and was not updated on 8/23/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff members medical report was not on file for review. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | 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 members emergency information form on file was dated 8/23/2023 and was not updated on 8/23/2024. | |||
| 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. A emergency drill was due to be conducted by 12/31/2024 and was not completed. The facility is due to complete and emergency drill. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While monitoring the outdoor space, I observed the blue, yellow, and red mat that was torn and the gray storage container had sharp edges on the back of the storage container and the lid. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | 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. White electrical fan was observed sitting on top of the second set of cubbies plugged in and turned on. The fan was not mounted and did not have a mesh guard to prevent the children from accessing the fan blades. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | 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 three (3) aerosol cans in cabinet near the diaper changer that was closed with a child safety lock. Also, glass cleaner was observed in the storage area that is closed with lattice and carabiner clip. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outside, the blue Rubbermaid storage container was broken with sharp edges, and the blue plastic plate was broken with sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Outside, the fence height enclosing the playground did not measure four (4) feet. The measurement in the front right corner measured three (3) feet, right side midway down measured three (3) feet nine (9) inches, left side measured three (3) feet nine (9) inches, back three (3) feet ten (10) inches, front measured three (3) ten (10) inches. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member RF hired 9/8/2023 and OS hired 10/23/2023 staff did not receive sixteen (16) clock hours within the first six (6) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member RF hired 9/8/2023 and OS hired 10/23/2023 staff did not receive six (6) clock hours within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. Child CS enrolled 8/22/2023 health assessment was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Child CS enrolled 8/22/2023 vision screening was not on file for review | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Child CS enrolled 8/22/2023 hearing screening was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Child CS enrolled 8/22/2023 dental screening was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Box cutter located in the top right unlocked teacher desk drawer. The teacher corrected during the visit. | |||
| 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. Two (2) bottles of liquid white out located in the top right unlocked teacher desk drawer. One (1) pack of Lysol Disinfectant wipes was located in the paper holder on top of the teachers desk. The teacher moved these to a locked cabinet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. An incident that occurred on 5/2/2023. At approximately 10:55 am a child slipped out the door while the lunch cart was being wheeled in by the assistant. He was located right outside the door within 1-2 minutes by the teacher. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 was uncovered. The teacher corrected this during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Coffee maker in the floor next to teachers desk. The teacher unplugged and moved to the storage area out of reach of the children. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drill was not conducted for the month of October 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Toothpaste warning label with “keep out of reach of child,” and additional warning was stored unlocked on a shelf near the sink. The teacher moved these to the locking cabinet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Emergency drill was not conducted every three (3) months. Emergency drills dated 9/12/2022 and 1/27/2023. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-01 | 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 shelter in place or lockdown was not conducted every three (3) months. | |||
| 2022-09-01 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom storage area near the restrooms, there were paper towels, blue and white cleaning cloths, cups, and plates in easily torn plastic packaging. Also, at the diaper changing area, there were plastic gloves and wipes in the plastic bag packaging that can be easily torn. These items need to relocated to be five (5) feet above the finished flooring inaccessible to the children or stored in a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-25 | 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 January 2022 was not documented. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was not present in the milk refrigerator to ensure a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill data for the drill practiced on 9/21/21 was not documented. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Chipping and peeling paint on the outdoor shed is accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | 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. Clorox bleach and bulk hand soap were stored in an unlocked cabinet under a sink, accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not on site or in use. | |||
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