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Sadler Elementary Prek
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
3950 W FRANKLIN BLVD,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age range (listing information)
3 through 5
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000599
License Holder
GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Oct 10, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Certified Developmental Day
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About the Provider
SADLER ELEMENTARY PREK is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 3 through 5; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | 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 most recent fire inspection on file was conducted on November 8, 2024. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. In Space #1, three (3) children were not signed out on January 22, 2026, three (3) children were not signed out on January 21, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on January 20, 2026, five (5) children were not signed ou ton January 15, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on January 13, 2026, and four (4) children were not signed out on January 12, 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) Walgreens Instant Cold Pack, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked freezer compartment of the mini refrigerator to the left of the filing cabinet, accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. The first aid training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 5, 2023, expired on October 31, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. The CPR training for one (1) staff member, employed on September 5, 2023, expired October 31, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-26 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Microban 24 hour Sanitizing Spray, and one (1) container of Up & Up Disinfecting Wipes Lemon Scent, both with multiple warnings, were in an open cabinet, one (1) foot from the ground, accessible to children, in the restroom being used by children during the visit. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #3, one (1) electric fan on top of the cabinet to the left of the door leading to the playground, was plugged in, powered on, and in use, and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | 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. The most recent Emergency Information Form on file for the Principal was updated on January 23, 2024. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. One (1) child, enrolled in Space #2 on September 12, 2024, did not have a file available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. | |||
| 2025-03-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on August 4, 2023, did not complete any of the required health and safety trainings. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | 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 Adult Day Care and Child Care Fire Inspection Report for the approved fire inspection conducted on November 8, 2024, was not sent to DCDEE. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) aerosol can of Patricia N. Smocks Clear Acrylic Sealer, with multiple warnings, was on a shelf above the handwashing sink to the right. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) outlet on the wall under the smart board was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #2, one (1) outlet on the wall to the right of the white board, and two (2) outlets on the wall between the windows were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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 on file for March 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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. The First Aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 21, 2006, one (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2014, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 20, 2007, expired on March 8, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 21, 2006, one (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2014, and one (1) staff member, employed on August 20, 2007, expired on March 8, 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-09 | 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. In Space #2 one (1) aerosol can of Great Scents Air Refresher, one (1) bottle of Sure Scents Toilet Bowl Spray, one (1) bottle of OdoBan Disinfectant Fabric Air and Refreshener, one (1) bottle of Poopsy Daisey Pre Toilet Spray, and one (1) tube of Udderly Smooth Hand cream, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked bottom drawer of a storage container in the restroom used by children. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | 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 most recent fire inspection, conducted on March 27, 2023, was marked “unsatisfactory”. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | 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 most recent fire inspection, conducted on March 27, 2023, was marked 'unsatisfactory'. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | 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 (1) child enrolled on October 25, 2021, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The classroom refrigerator used to store milk for children enrolled in the facility did not have a thermometer; therefore, refrigerator temperature could not be determined. | |||
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