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Mabel Extended Learning Center
Zionville, NC
· Watauga County
404 MABEL SCHOOL ROAD,
Zionville, NC 28698
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
4 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 297-2512
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000102
License Holder
Watauga County Schools
License Issued
Jan 9, 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
License Conditions: Other - Playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards. Meet Reduced Ratios
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About the Provider
The mission of Mabel Elementary School is to provide students with knowledge and skills to empower them to contribute to a 21st century global society.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:15am-5:30pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-13 | 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. There are two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer sitting out in the cafeteria below five (5) feet. One is on the small refrigerator, and the other is near the cash register. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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. Staff was drinking a dark beverage in a clear plastic cup that appeared to be soda. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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 online roster for this site is blank and doesn’t have any staff listed. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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. Since School started 8/18/25, an emergency drill should have been conducted in August. If school is in session at least ten (10) days of the month school starts, an emergency drill is required. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-05 | 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 that was posted was dated for last week. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff that came in to give the employee a break, had not completed a DCDEE Criminal Background Check completed. | |||
| 2025-05-05 | 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. Staff that gave the teacher a break, did not have a qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-06 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Two components were not offered for snack due to the milk being locked in the refrigerator and no key was onsite. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Tables were not cleaned due to spray bottles being locked up and no key was onsite. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no EMC plan current and posted. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | 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. There was hand sanitizer located located lower than 5 feet. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | Violation | 885 | .0604(s) |
| A first aid kit was not available on site at all times. The first aid kid was locked up with no key onsite. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | 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. EI didn't have a current card or certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-12-06 | 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. EI didn't have a current card or certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 container of Clorox wipes was left sitting out on one of the cafeteria tables today, that children had access to. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. Orientation was not complete for MG. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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 was posted was not current. The names listed do not work at this site. | |||
| 2022-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | 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. An emergency drill was not conducted until the 4th month of school. This drill should occur the first month of school and every three months after. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The activity plan was vague and needs more detail so that a substitute could follow it. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. Hands were not washed when coming in from outside. | |||
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