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Ranger Elementary School Pre-k

Murphy, NC · Cherokee County
101 HARDY TRUETT ROAD, Murphy, NC 28906
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 644-5111
101 HARDY TRUETT ROAD
Murphy, NC 28906
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
20000074
License Issued
Apr 25, 2016
Expired
Apr 25, 2016
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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RANGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in MURPHY NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-02-19 Unannounced 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. Alcohol Cleansing Wipes were in the gloves/thermometer drawer that was not locked or above five feet.
2026-02-19 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 February 2-6, 2026.
2026-02-19 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 2/4/26 (15 children), 2/5/26 (15 children), 2/11/26 (15 children), 2/12/26 (16 children), 2/13/26 (14 children), 2/17/26 (16 children), 2/18/26 (14 children), and 2/20/26 (16 children), were not signed out with a documented time of departure.
2026-02-19 Violation 115 G.S. 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of the law was not posted in a prominent place identifying the entire NC Summary of the Law. Only a portion of the summary of Law was posted.
2025-03-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-03-05 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. B.R. hand T.W. had expired qualification letters.
2025-03-05 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). B.R. and T.W. had Criminal Backgrounds that had expired in 2024.
2025-03-05 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 last playground inspection was completed on 1/24/25. No Playground inspection was completed for the month February.
2024-04-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-12-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-12-11 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). K.M. did not have a current criminal back ground check. It had expired 9/10/23.
2023-12-11 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. K.M. had Health and safety training that had expired in September of 2023.
2023-04-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-09 Unannounced Inspection No

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