Five Star Center License
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Glenwood Elementary Preschool
Marion, NC
· Mcdowell County
1545 OLD HWY 221 S,
Marion, NC 28752
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 738-4220
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
59000110
License Holder
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 21, 2022
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 - Enhanced ratios reduced by 1 in each group
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About the Provider
We believe that an effective school is one where all people involved believe that students can learn and gives them all equal opportunity to do so. The results should be measurable. There should be strong leadership and appropriate goals. An effective Glenwood School will exhibit genuine concern, true commitment, ownership through teamwork, high expectations, and strong community involvement. This atmosphere will foster high self-esteem and will generate productive citizens.
At Glenwood Elementary, we believe that all students can learn regardless of their background. Staff members are committed to helping each child reach his greatest potential academically, physically, emotionally, and culturally. Strong parental involvement and community support foster an atmosphere of high expectations and cooperation throughout our school. Consistency and dedication in moving toward our goals of excellence will allow Glenwood Elementary to meet the challenges of the future.
Through strong instructional leadership, a common goal, high expectations, active parental involvement, and a faculty working together harmoniously, our goal will be met. Needed changes will be based on appropriate student assessment. With an environment filled with love and respect for all, Glenwood School will provide a quality and equitable education.
We believe that Glenwood School will be a place where a quality education is available and achievable for ALL – a place where students, staff, and parents will work together in order to motivate and encourage each other in our quest for excellence in education. We will honor the past but will challenge our leaders of the future to take their rightful place in the information Age Society. We will ignite the spark of curiosity that creates a life long love and desire for learning; so that, ALL students will be able to actively participate in the democratic process.
At Glenwood Elementary, we believe that all students can learn regardless of their background. Staff members are committed to helping each child reach his greatest potential academically, physically, emotionally, and culturally. Strong parental involvement and community support foster an atmosphere of high expectations and cooperation throughout our school. Consistency and dedication in moving toward our goals of excellence will allow Glenwood Elementary to meet the challenges of the future.
Through strong instructional leadership, a common goal, high expectations, active parental involvement, and a faculty working together harmoniously, our goal will be met. Needed changes will be based on appropriate student assessment. With an environment filled with love and respect for all, Glenwood School will provide a quality and equitable education.
We believe that Glenwood School will be a place where a quality education is available and achievable for ALL – a place where students, staff, and parents will work together in order to motivate and encourage each other in our quest for excellence in education. We will honor the past but will challenge our leaders of the future to take their rightful place in the information Age Society. We will ignite the spark of curiosity that creates a life long love and desire for learning; so that, ALL students will be able to actively participate in the democratic process.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | 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. A bottle of Benedryl was in the emergengy bag and not in locked storage in space #2. | |||
| 2026-02-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. A bottle of Bissell stain remover and a package of True Living laundry pods was in an unlocked cabinet located next to the counter where the sink in located | |||
| 2024-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] A staff member hit a five-year-old child on the arm. The child had a red mark as a result. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 906 | .1803(a)(3) |
| Discipline was delegated to another child. A staff member told a five-year-old child to hit a child back when they were hit. | |||
| 2023-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-13 | 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. One new staff did review and sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Policy before providing are for children. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-03 | 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. The power strip, near the teacher's desk in space #2, had three uncovered electrical outlets. | |||
| 2022-10-03 | 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. A bottle of Quartet dry erase cleaner and a bottle of Wite Out was in an unlocked drawer in space #2. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-26 | 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. Four staff did not have documentation on file of having completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training. Staff had been employed longer than 90 days. | |||
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