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Greenlee Primary Pre-k
Spruce Pine, NC
· Mitchell County
2206 CARTERS RIDGE RD,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
61000068
License Holder
MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 12, 2024
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 - Meets reduced ratios
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About the Provider
GREENLEE PRIMARY PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in SPRUCE PINE NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were tripping hazards on the playground such as a black plastic pipe sticking up out of the ground and boarders around the gravel under the trees and another pipe with wires sticking up. There was a short hose coming out of a pipe that had rust down inside. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | 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. The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | 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 roster for the ABCMS system only had the administrator/principal and one bus driver listed. It did not list the lead teacher, assistant teacher or other bus drivers. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | 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. There was no record of the Training Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment for one (1) bus driver. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. There was no record of Health and Safety Trainings being completed within one year of employment for three (3) bus drivers. | |||
| 2025-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-01 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff had not completed the required number of on-going training hours for her position. | |||
| 2025-12-01 | 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. One of the bus drivers did not have a certificate on file showing that the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training had been completed. | |||
| 2025-12-01 | 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. One staff had not completed all of the Health and Safety Trainings that are required to be renewed every five years. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There were at least four separate days where children were not signed out with a departure time. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The teacher at the end of the line went into the cafeteria through a different door leaving four (4) children alone in the hallway to continue down the hallway to enter the lunch line. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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. Hand sanitizers are out in the children’s bathroom, on teachers’ desk and on the cubbies. There is a small table in the cafeteria with cleaners on it that the children walk past. These cleaners are accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | 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 ABCMS training should be completed in order to compile the roster needed for this rule. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-08 | 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 4/11/24, which is almost a month past due. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in September. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. An epi pen did not have the parent signature to administrator. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The three bus drivers and the administrator (principal) did not have a criminal record check prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. A parent had not signed the application. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. A parent did not sign the application giving permission for emergency medical care. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunizations on file. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | 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. The three bus drivers and the administrator (principal) did not have a criminal record check prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #2 was dated 3/4/24 through 3/8/24. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The following staff records for the two (2) bus drivers were not available for review through the staff and training worksheet or records on-site at the facility – staff medical report, TB test or TB screening, emergency information form, CPR and First Aid training certificates or cards, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement form, and signed and dated statement that the staff reviewed the operational and personnel policies. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 staff member hired on 10/31/23 did not have verification of completing First Aid training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 staff member hired on 10/31/23 did not have verification of completing CPR training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Some medical documents for staff were stored in their personnel binder along with all other personnel documents. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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. Two (2) staff members hired on 10/31/23 did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio chart in space #153 was not documented to specify what staff/child ratio and group sizes were applicable to the classroom. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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 instant cold compress with multiple warnings was stored at or above five feet in the bathroom instead of being locked. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) bus driver, W.P., hired on 10/31/23 that is left alone with children and counts in staff/child ratio had background check completed on 11/21/23. One (1) bus driver, D.B., hired on 10/31/23 that is left alone with children and counts in staff/child ratio had a background check completed on 1/11/24. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | 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. Two (2) bus driver staff that are left alone with children and count in staff/child ratio did not have an acknowledgement on file. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1894 | .1102(c-d) |
| At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There are two (2) bus drivers that are left alone with children riding the bus and count in staff/child ratio while driving the bus. The two (2) bus drivers have not successfully completed CPR and First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Four (4) staff do not have a signed an dated statement that they received the personnel and operational policies. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Three (3) of three (3) child applications do not have a parent signature. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Three (3) of three (3) child applications do not show names of those to whom the center is authorized to release the child. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) of three (3) child files did not contain emergency medical care information in the file. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three (3) of three child files did not name the choice of health care professional. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Three (3) of three child files did no contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Three (3) of three (3) child files did not have emergency medical care information signed by the parent of the child. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. Three (3) of three (3) child files did not have medical authorization on the child's first day. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1319 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff. Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff of the three (3) child files reviewed. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) of three (3) child files did not contain the particular fears the child has, any allergies and symptoms, or unique behavior characteristics on the child applications. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. Four (4) of four (4) staff do not have the acknowledgement on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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