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Ranger Elementary School Pre-k
Murphy, NC
· Cherokee County
101 HARDY TRUETT ROAD,
Murphy, NC 28906
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
20000074
License Holder
Cherokee County Schools
License Issued
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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced ratios
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About the Provider
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 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 | 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. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 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. | |||
| 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 | |
| 2022-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. L.P. was working on October 21,22 prior to receiving her criminal background qualification. Her qualification has still not been received. She can not be on site until the letter is received. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. L.P. was working on October 21,22 prior to receiving her criminal background qualification. She has still not received qualification. She cannot be on site until the qualification is received. | |||
| 2022-12-05 | 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. L.P. was working on October 21,22 prior to receiving her criminal background qualification. Her qualification has still not been received. She can not be on site until the letter is received. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was available for the month of April. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed copy of the smoking and tobacco policies were not in two(2) children's files. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | 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 caregiver did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of child Maltreatment prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions were not kept out of reach. A gallon jug of hand sanitizer was on a shelf unlocked. | |||
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