Five Star Center License
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Iotla Valley Preschool
Franklin, NC
· Macon County
1166 IOTLA CHURCH RD,
Franklin, NC 28734
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 342-0798
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
56000151
License Holder
MACON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Sep 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 - Meets reduced ratios, Developmental Day Certified
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About the Provider
Iotla Valley Elementary is to prepare students to reach educational success through the use of effective classroom instruction, technology, relevant curriculum, and a safe, nuturing and confidence-building environment.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. In space 2 Lysol was stored in an unlocked cabinet. a can of Lysol disinfecting spray was maintained in an unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) driver, who counts in staff/child ratios did not complete criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 valid qualification letter for two (2) bus drivers were not on their files. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | 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 roster was monitored prior to today's visit and no staff members were listed on the roster. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff reviewed during today's visit did not have a documentation that the EPR was reviewed this program year. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1929 | .3002(c ) |
| A classroom serving NC Pre-K children provided outdoor time, either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity for less than 45 minutes per day when weather conditions permit. In both classrooms, designated outside time were listed as 11:30 am - 12:00 pm and 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm. However, the dismissal of children starts at 2:45 pm. Therefore, it was determined that forty-five (45) minutes of outside time was not offered to most or all of the children consistently. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member had a Criminal Background Check that came in seventeen (17) days after her start day. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-28 | 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. C.B. did not have a current T.B. test within 12 months of her hire date at Iolta Valley Pre-K. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. C.P. started with Iolta Valley Pre-K on 1/4/24 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or six weeks within employment. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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. C.P. started with Iolta Valley Pre-K on 1/4/24 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first six (6) weeks within employment. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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.C.P. did not have a signed and dated copy of personnel and operational policies in her file. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | 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. Based on the information reviewed today the following staff did not sign the policy prior to caring for children: C.P. was hired for this location on 1/4/24. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-294A |
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-30 | 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. C.S. Started permanently subbing on 10/25/23 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or six weeks within employment. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. C.S. did not have a criminal back ground check approved and had been working in classroom two (2) since 10-25-23. | |||
| 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. Based on the information reviewed today the following staff did not sign the policy prior to caring for children: C.Santjer | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. No medical statement has been completed for C.S. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C.S. did not have a criminal background check approved and had been working in classroom two (2) since 10-25-23. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. C.S. Started permanently subbing on 10/25/23 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or six weeks within employment. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-294A |
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member used a safety tether, or safety bracelet, in a manner inconsistent with a child's individualized education program (IEP). The staff member yelled at the child. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A substitute did not have a file onsite for review. A substitute did not have a file onsite for review. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. S.K.'s Health and Safety Training has expired. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | 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. Medical information for A.S. was not kept in a sperate file. This was corrected during the visit. no further action is required. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four(4) children's files did not have a notification of tobacco restrictions signed by parents. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Wired fence was not secured at the bottom of the fence line leaving room for entrapment. This violation was fixed on site. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooden play house structure on playground #2 had two (2) nails protruding and splintering wood. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Four (4) Toxic plants were accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 908 | .1803(b) |
| Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. In Space #2 a child was placed in timeout for seven (7) minutes, facing a wall. The staff member was sitting next to the child, giving one word directives, such as: no and stop. | |||
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