Description: RIVERSIDE PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in NEWLAND NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. Two (2) teacher bags were sitting on the floor under the teacher desk. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/2026. The previous drill was completed on 10/9/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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 documented on 11/10/2025. A playground inspection was completed during the visit. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. One (1) bag of equate cough drops were observed in the teachers unlocked desk drawer. One (1) instant cold pack was observed in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) electrical outlets were observed uncovered (one (1) by the sink and one (1) under the teacher’s desk on a power strip). | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans posted was dated 2/9/2026-2/13/2026. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-14 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of the five (5) staff, including the administrator, that are hired by Riverside Pre-Kindergarten. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Five (5) electrical outlets were observed uncovered, on a power strip located under the television in the hallway outside of the restrooms. **REPEAT VIOLATION** | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not observed posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. While monitoring the classroom, I observed two (2) uncovered electrical outlets on the power strip under the teacher’s desk. One (1) uncovered electrical outlet to the left of the exterior door behind the Huggies wipe box on the table | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-25 | 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. While monitoring the indoor space, I observed the tall cabinet to the right of the classroom sink was unlocked. The cabinet contained Clorox wipes. | |||
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