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Lingerfeldt Elementary Pre-kindergarten Program
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
1601 MADISON STREET,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 866-6094
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000374
License Holder
GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Nov 13, 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 enhanced ratios minus one
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About the Provider
The purpose of Lingerfeldt Elementary School is to provide a safe, inviting and nurturing learning community where all students can become 21st century lifelong learners.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There was no current menu posted in an area where it can be seen by parents. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on January 13, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection documented was conducted on February 18, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff member, employed on July 1, 2025, did not have an emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on December 5, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on July 1, 2025, did not sign acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-13 | 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 most recent approved fire inspection was conducted on April 29, 2024. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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 qualifying letter for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit, expired on June 13, 2024. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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 qualifying letter was not on file for one (1) staff member, Alexis Reid, present and caring for children during the visit. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. On the playground used by children enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program, two (2) active ant hills were observed on the ground along the edge of the grass and sidewalk in the center of the playground area, one (1) active ant hill was observed in the crack of the sidewalk in the center of the playground area, and one (1) active ant hill was observed on the sidewalk to the right of the storage shed. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have an emergency information form on file. The emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, was dated April 3, 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | 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. Stephanie Gust, Interim Administrator, employed at the facility on March 18, 2025, did not have a qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 1771 | .3006(a) |
| A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program on August 19, 2024, did not have a developmental screening on file. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | 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. One (1) substitute provider, present and caring for children during the visit, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file of the receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. One (1) staff member, employed on March 18, 2025, signed an acknowledgement of receipt and review of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on March 28, 2025. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-18 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One (1) Epinephrine Injection USP, Auto-Injector, and one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol, were not in the original containers with a pharmacy label. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There were no permission to administer medication forms for one (1) prescription M-Dryl Liquid and two (2) bottles of Children’s Benadryl Oral Solution. One (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector expired April 2023, and one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector expired October 2024. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was conducted on May 21, 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Administrator, G. Coke, did not complete the process for a criminal background check. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | 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 Administrator, G. Coke, did not have a qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-05 | 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 approved fire inspection was conducted on March 14, 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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