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Green Valley Elementary Preschool
Boone, NC
· Watauga County
189 BIG HILL,
Boone, NC 28607
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 264-3606
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000095
License Holder
Watauga County Schools
License Issued
Apr 13, 2018
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
"The mission of Green Valley School is to develop 21st century learners who as readers, writers, and solvers of real-life problems can adapt and flourish in a rapidly advancing technological world. Within a caring, multicultural environment, the school is committed to developing young people with positive character traits, healthy habits, and a strong sense of ethics."
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. “The certificate states AHA Pediatric CPR & First Aid”. The title is not approved course. There are two bus drivers and one teacher assistant that does not have a valid CPR/FA certification as approved for child care. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. “The certificate states AHA Pediatric CPR & First Aid”. The title is not approved course. There are two bus drivers and one teacher assistant that does not have a valid CPR/FA certification as approved for child care. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch around the caterpillar climber was mostly sand and dirt and did not measure the six (6) inches of mulch that is required. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-22 | 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. Electrical outlet cover was missing in cafeteria (1), hallway (1) and near teachers’ desk (1). | |||
| 2025-10-22 | 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. When walking to the cafeteria for lunch, the children walked by the janitors cleaning cart which had cleaning materials on it that are toxic. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | 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. Staff AA, completed this training on 12/23/24, however it was due on or before 12/15/25. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-244L |
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is a tall pink shelf for dress up items. It is half on a rug which may make it more unsteady, but it may be the height and the legs that are making it unsteady. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | 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 unopened bag of potting soil was sitting in the floor of the classroom. The bag stated “keep out of reach of children”. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-10 | 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). The therapist today was doing an evaluation and her CBC had recently expired. | |||
| 2024-12-10 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan that is posted doesn’t have the name change of the current teacher assistant. | |||
| 2024-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-19 | 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. The lower corner of the fence on the playground near the sandbox measure 3 feet 9 inches instead of the required four (4) feet. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Two (2) children that were out of the room for EC services, did not wash hands when they returned to the classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. The two (2) lower corners of the fence on the playground is just under four (4) feet. The more it rains, the lower the fence will get when it washes down the hill. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A teacher was drinking a soda/sparkling water in the can. There was a bottle of raspberry tea sitting on the teacher’s desk. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison Ivy/Oak, is growing through the fence on the playground. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. JW did not complete a background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | 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. JW did not have a qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hand sanitizer was sitting on the teachers desk instead of out of reach of children (5 feet up or more). | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. On the lower part of the playground, the fence doesn't measure at least 4 feet. | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The sandbox used in outdoor play shall be constructed to allow for drainage and shall be covered when not in use and kept clean. Sandbox was not covered due to the cover not fitting the sandbox. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. There were five outlet covers off of electrical outlets. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The information on file did not contain all the required information listed in the rule. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch was compacted and has been requested for three months. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Sandbox was not covered due to the cover doesn't fit the sandbox. | |||
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