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Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool

Rutherfordton, NC · Rutherford County
201 BOB HARDIN ROAD, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 287-3778
201 BOB HARDIN ROAD
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
81000280
License Issued
Mar 21, 2025
Expired
Jun 7, 2019
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

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School Vision: Students will reach their greatest potential in a respectful and caring environment.

School Mission: Rutherfordton Elementary, in collaboration with our families and community, will challenge and empower students through rigorous and relevant educational experiences to become lifelong learners.
Additional Information: One Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-13 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-12-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-12-01 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). Michelle Clement had a qualification letter that expired August 4, 2025. The new valid qualification letter on file was dated September 14, 2025.
2025-12-01 Violation 1769 .3005 (a)(5)
The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child four years of age that enrolled on September 11, 2025, did not have a dental screening on file for review.
2025-03-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-01-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No 1024-307L
2024-10-25 Unannounced Inspection No 1024-307L
2024-08-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-28 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 current approved fire inspection was completed on August 19, 2024. The previous fire inspection was completed on August 13, 2023.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-18 Violation 1764 .3005(a)
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One NC Pre K child enrolled 9/7/23, had a health assessment completed 10/18/23.
2024-01-18 Violation 1769 .3005 (a)(5)
The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One NC Pre K child enrolled 9/7/23, did not have verification of a dental screening on file.
2023-08-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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