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Polk Central School Pre K
Mill Spring, NC
· Polk County
2141 S HWY 9,
Mill Spring, NC 28756
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 894-8233
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
75000051
License Holder
POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
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 - Certified Developmental Day; may also care for 13 year olds.
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About the Provider
OUR MISSION:
WORKING TOGETHER WITH PARENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, POLK CENTRAL STRIVES TO BE A SAFE AND INVITING PLACE WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND GROW.
WORKING TOGETHER WITH PARENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, POLK CENTRAL STRIVES TO BE A SAFE AND INVITING PLACE WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND GROW.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-21 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. In space #1 care was being provided for one child two years of age that enrolled on August 10, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the posted activity plan was dated August 10-16, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #3, one bottle of over the counter Ibuprofen 100MG was in an unlocked cabinet beside the sink. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | 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. In space #3, one child nine years of age was given over the counter Ibuprofen 100MG with no signed parental permission to administer medication on file. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | 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). D. Conner's qualification letter expired on July 7, 2026 and the current valid qualification letter was dated July 23, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | 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. One staff member employed April 11, 2018 and one staff member employed August 8, 2024 had First Aid certifications on file that expired August 13, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | 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. One staff member employed April 11, 2018 and one staff member employed August 8, 2024 had CPR certifications on file that expired August 13, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #3, one child seven years of age with special health conditions had a medical action plan dated August 20, 2025 on file. | |||
| 2026-08-21 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #1, one child three years of age had permission for a Proair inhaler 90 mcg that did not include the length of time the authorization was valid. Another child three years of age had permission for an EPI Pen Jr. that did not include a length of time the authorization was valid. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 #3, one bottle of Zep streak-free glass cleaner was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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 staff member employed 10/1/23 as a substitute staff member, did not have verification of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #3, one prescription bottle of Valtoco 5MG did not have an authorization to administer medication form on file. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | 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. In space #3, there was a bottle of DG Health Children’s Mucus Relief that expired 4/2024 in the locked medicine box. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Adam Giles was employed July 1, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check on file. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | 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. Adam Giles did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-24 | 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 fire inspection completed on August 5, 2024 was not sent to the Division within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2024-09-24 | 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. On 9/5/24, 9/11/24, 9/12/24, and 9/19/24, one child was not signed out of care. On 9/3/24 and 9/16/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 9/20/24, four children were not signed out of care. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-18 | 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 staff with a hire date of January 16, 2024, began caring for children three to five years of age in space #1 on January 17, 2024. A signed acknowledgment was on file that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed dated January 22, 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-17 | 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. In Space #1, there were no available arrival and departure times for any of the children on 9/18/23, 9/19/23, 9/20/23, 9/21/23, 9/22/23, 9/25/23, 9/26/23, 9/27/23, 10/5/23 and 10/6/23. On 10/3/23, one child was not signed out. On 10/2/23, one child was not signed out. On 10/4/23, one child was not signed out. On 10/9/23, one child was not signed out. In Space #2, on 9/18/23, one child was not signed out. On 9/28/23, one child was not signed out. On 10/6/23, one child was not signed out. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 1053 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) |
| On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. One staff member, employed 10/2015, did not have verification of completion of all 9 topic areas of health and safety trainings within the past five years. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 1755 | .2902 (f) |
| Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #3, one staff member was providing care for seven children served in a certified developmental day classroom, while another staff member took three children to the bathroom down the hallway from the classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #2, one staff member was providing care for 14 children four and five years of age, while another staff member took one child to the bathroom that is located in another building on the premises. During lunch time, one staff member was providing care for 15 children four and five years of age, while a staff member left the classroom and walked to the other side of the building to prep and heat up an employee meal. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-01 | 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. In Space #5, one child enrolled 2/22/22, had a Proair HFA inhaler that was not in the original pharmacy labeled container. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In Space #1, one child enrolled 8/16/22, did not have a medical exam on file at the time of the visit. | |||
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