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Riverwood Pre-K Elementary
Pembroke, NC
· Robeson County
26 All Angels Way,
Pembroke, NC 28372
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
78000475
License Holder
McQueen, Purnell
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Riverwood Pre-K Elementary is a Five Star Center License in PEMBROKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-024L |
| 2026-08-11 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. This was corrected by the staff member completing a new form. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-332L |
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-106L |
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The summary had not been dated for one child. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #2, documentation was not available for review in the classroom. This was corrected by posting the applicable staff/child ratio chart. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3, the activity plan was dated 1/6- 1/20/26. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the toddler outdoor learning environment, the water play structure had a broken plastic part near the faucet. This was corrected by removing the structure from the playground. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #1, check had not been completed for 2 sleeping infants. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Information for two children was not on the vehicle used to transport them on 4/22/26. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members had not reviewed their development plan at least annually. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Information had not been updated for one child. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Policy had not been dated for one child. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member had not reviewed the plan at least annually. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the Pre-K playground, there was no surfacing in several spots under and around the large climbing structure. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Policy was not dated for one child. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member's questionnaire was dated 2/9/24. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not complete two of the required topic areas. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not receive an evaluation at least annually. One staff member's development plan had not been reviewed at least annually. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4, a soda bottle sat on a high shelf near the bathrooms. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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. None of the staff had been added to the system. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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 drill was documented as 4/7/25. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was no signage on the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the preschool playground, there was no surfacing in several spots under the large climbing structure. | |||
| 2025-09-03 | 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 hired 11/16/24, completed the required training on 6/17/25. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-184L |
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-056A |
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #4 and #5, the mats were not placed at least 18" apart. This was corrected by moving the mats further apart. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground when the playground where the toddlers play, the kitchen set had broken plastic parts near the pretend faucet. To correct this violation, the director removed the kitchen set from the playground area. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-056A |
| 2025-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-258A |
| 2025-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-056A |
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On February 4, 2025, a staff member failed to treat a two-year-old child in a nurturing or appropriate manner by telling the child multiple times to stop crying. It was later determined that the child had received an injury while present at the facility, which required medical intervention. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On February 4, 2025, a staff member handled a two-year-old child in an inappropriate manner when attempting to get the child back on their cot during naptime. As a result, the child received an injury that required medical attention. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-258A |
| 2024-11-26 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Since October 2024, on two different occasions a classroom operated out of ratio. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #5b, the youngest age posted was 5. The youngest child in the class was 4. This was corrected by lowering the posted age to 4. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. In space #1, an infant was propped up to hold his bottle. This was corrected by the teacher holding the baby while feeding him his bottle. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-066L |
| 2024-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-022L |
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. This was not on file for one new staff on or prior to first day of work. The staff completed the Emergency Information Form and placed it in their file so, this was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | 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. This was not completed for one new staff. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-004L |
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Their fire drill was completed on March 12, 2024, however it was not documented on the fire drill log. This was corrected when the administrator documented it during the visit. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff did not provide results indicating they were free of TB before the first day of work. The staff provided their results after their first day of work so, this was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | 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. Four staff did not complete First Aid Training. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The first aid kit was stored on the floor in the van, not secured. This was corrected during the visit when the administrator placed the first aid kit between the front seats of the van so it was secure. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. This was not updated for three children at least annually. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The policy was not signed and dated by the parent. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The statement did not included the child's name and date of enrollment. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-034L |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. A Simplay3 Rocking Bridge was used by one year old children. According to the manufacture this toy is recommended for children ages 2 to 4. This was corrected when it was removed from the classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was completed for the month of February but it wasn't documented. A Playground Inspection Checklist was completed for the month of February during the visit so, this was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | 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 posted in space 3 was not current; it was dated February 5, 2024 to February 9, 2024. This was corrected when the current activity plan was posted. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted for parents. This was corrected when a current menu was posted for parents. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Six baby bottles were not dated. This was corrected when the bottles were dated. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. One child did not wash their hands after using the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space 4 the plastic container used as a sink for the wooden play kitchen set was cracked around the edges; this could be a pinch hazard. The was corrected during the visit when the plastic container was moved. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 4 a mirror was placed so it was blocking the exit door to the outside. This was corrected when the mirror was removed. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | 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. Two aerosol dispensers was not stored in locked storage. This was corrected when the door to the closet was locked. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags (which stored diaper wipes) were accessible to children 2 years of age. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A safe sleep chart was not completed for an infant that was sleeping. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. This was not updated at least annually for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. The emergency medical care information did not include the the choice of health care professional. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was on completed on the discipline statement. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The children's application did not have all the required information. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space one there was an energy drink on the counter. This was corrected when the drink was removed from the classroom. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-239L |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. One infant was observed holding a bottle while laying on a Boppy Pillow. | |||
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