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Griggs Elementary Preschool

Poplar Branch, NC · Currituck County
261 POPLAR BRANCH ROAD, Poplar Branch, NC 27965
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Quick Facts

Capacity
40 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (252) 453-2700
261 POPLAR BRANCH ROAD
Poplar Branch, NC 27965
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
27000114
License Issued
May 8, 2026
Expired
Feb 28, 2023
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

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Griggs Elementary School is located in Poplar Branch, NC, and is home to approximately 275 students in grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade and also house one of two Pre-K classrooms for the district.  

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-03-02 Unannounced Inspection No 0226-288L
2025-10-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-06 Announced Inspection No
2025-05-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-09-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-18 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 can of aerosol Homebright Disinfectant, was stored out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet but was not maintained in locked storage.
2024-03-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-03-11 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A long term substitute who facilitated virtual speech therapy for pre-k children in a separate classroom away from the pre-k classrooms had not completed a DHHS criminal background check.
2024-03-11 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. A qualification letter was not available for a long-term substitute who facilitated virtual speech therapy for pre-k children in a separate classroom not supervised by a staff member with a current qualification letter.
2023-10-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-10 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member hired on August 28, 2023 did not have a completed criminal background check and qualifying letter until August 31, 2023. One staff member hired on August 28, 2023 did not have a completed criminal background check and qualifying letter until September 5, 2023.
2023-04-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-12-06 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff member did not complete a DHHS Criminal Background Check prior to the first day of school, August 29, 2022.

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