Description: 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.
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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 | |
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