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Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-k

Durham, NC · Durham County
1417 OLD OXFORD HWY, Durham, NC 27704
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 560-2695
1417 OLD OXFORD HWY
Durham, NC 27704
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001979
License Holder
DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Dec 18, 2018
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 - Meets NC Pre-K s/c ratios. Approved for classroom space B107 only.

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About the Provider

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Sandy Ridge Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School Since the beginning of time, the arts have been a staple among people of all societies. Durham is no different. Our town places high value on the arts and recognizes their importance in educating the whole child. Sandy Ridge opened in August 2011 as a magnet school. This elementary school centers on teaching and learning – providing strong instruction in the core curriculum, but with a focus on the visual and performing arts.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-03-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-03-12 Unannounced Inspection No 0225-280L
2025-03-12 Violation 1314 .0802(c)(2)
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children currently enrolled did not have the health care professional listed on the application.
2025-03-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0225-280L
2025-03-03 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. There was a lapse in supervision when two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior.
2024-09-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-30 Announced Inspection No
2024-04-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-10-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-16 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 for this week was completed for today's activities. There were not activities recorded on the plan for Tuesday - Friday of this week.
2023-10-16 Violation 9999
NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A ,2820 (f) stated that pocketbooks should be stored out of the reach of children. Staff pocketbooks were stored in the classroom closet, where the cots were stored. The pocketbooks were stored at a level that was accessible to the children.
2023-04-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-18 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
2022-10-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-04-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-21 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Authorization information to administer prescribed medication for a chronic medical condition for one child had expired on 2/25/22, and for a second child on 3/31/22.
2022-04-21 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. Verification of the latest fire inspection could not be located during today's visit.

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