Five Star Center License
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Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool
Marion, NC
· Mcdowell County
100 JOHN ROACH DRIVE,
Marion, NC 28752
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 724-4422
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
59000109
License Holder
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 22, 2022
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 - Meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 for each group
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About the Provider
The mission of McDowell County Schools is to provide quality education in a safe and supportive environment where we respect students' individual and cultural differences, develop their talents in partnership with family and community, and ensure that they possess the life skills necessary for personal successes and civic responsibility.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-13 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. Three children, who do not have Opt Out forms, had lunches from home that did not meet nutritional requirements. | |||
| 2026-04-13 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.The blue composite structure had gravel in around it that measured between one and two inches in depth. | |||
| 2026-04-13 | 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). One staff, now working in licensed space, did not renew qualifcaion prior to expiration. Nancy Murdock's qualification letter expired on 9/23/24. Ms. Murdock began working in the program on 1/21/26. | |||
| 2026-04-13 | 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. One staff, employed on 1/21/26, did not have a valid qualification letter on file until 2/9/26. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-24 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The posted safe pick up and delivery was a sample listing the rule reference and did not have procedures specific to the program. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #5 an electric heater was on a shelf less than five feet in height and accessible to children. The heater was not plugged in, however the cord was accessible. In space #4 an electric heater was on a file cabinet less than five feet in height and accessible to children. The heater was off but plugged into an outlet. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.The new principal, Robert Wheeler, employed on 8/1/25, did not obtain a qualifying letter until 10/10/25. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | 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). One substitute staff, Sharon Hamby, had a qualifying letter on file that expired on 9/13/25. | |||
| 2025-11-24 | 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 principal, Robert Wheeler, did not have a qualifying letter on file from 8/1/25 through 10/9/25. In addition, substitute staff, Sharon Hamby, had a qualifying letter on file that expired on 9/13/25. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | 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. One child, enrolled on 8/26/24, had a bottle of Methylphenidate medication, however signed permission to administer the medication by the parent was not on file. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An inspection was not completed during the month of March 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-05 | 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. A fire inspection was conducted on October 4, 2023. The previous inspection was conducted on August 2, 2022. The inspection was not within the 12 month timeframe. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | 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 bottle of Bath & Body Spray was on a shelf near the teacher’s desk. The bottle was marked with warnings including flammable. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The time of arrival and departure were not maintained for children enrolled. In space #4 on 9/5/23 1 child was not signed in and 2 children were not signed out. On 9/6/23 3 children were not signed out. On 9/7/23 2 children were not signed in and 1 child was not signed out. On 9/8/23 2 children were not signed out. On 9/11/23 1 child was not signed out. On 9/12/23 1 child was not signed in and 1 child was not signed out. On 9/15/23 2 children were not signed out. On 9/18/23 1 child was not signed out. On 9/19/23 1 child was not signed out. On 9/21/23 2 children were not signed out. Two sign in and out sheets were not dated. On one sheet 1 child was not signed in and 1 child was not signed out. On the other sheet 2 children were not signed out. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check had not been completed for the new Administrator, Erin Rayfield. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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 was not on file and available to review at the facility for the new Administrator, Erin Rayfield. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing underneath measured the Scavenger Hunt composite play structure measured 1”-2” in depth at exit points. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-24 | 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 Glad air freshener was plugged into an outlet in space #4. A "keep out of reach of children" and an additional warning was listed on the side of the air fresher. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A qualifying letter was not on file for an employee hired on 8/23/22. Amber Moore stated she was in the process of submitting information to the Criminal Records division, however the process was not completed before she started working. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | 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 new teacher assistant, employed on 8/23/22, was working in space #5. Amber Moore, did not have a criminal background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly inspections had not been conducted for the months of November 2021, December 2021, and January 2022. | |||
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