Description: SAWMILLS ELEMENTARY PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in GRANITE FALLS NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 10/2 one child was not signed out, on 10/3 one child was not signed out, on 10/5 one child was not signed out, on 10/6 one child was not signed out, on 10/9 one child was not signed out, on 10/12 one child was not signed out, on 10/13 one child was not signed out, on 10/16 one child was not signed out, on 10/18 two children were not signed out, on 10/19 one child was not signed in, on 10/24 three children were not signed out and on 10/26 two children were not signed out. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. M. Cardona-Zecena did not complete a Criminal Background Check prior to employment beginning on August 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility for M. Cardona-Zecena. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-22 | 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) electrical outlet in the surge protector located near the desk used by the lead teacher was not in use and did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2021-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2020-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2020-12-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was a tube of Triple Antibiotic Cream + pain relief located in an unlocked first aid kit in space #1. | |||
| 2020-12-08 | 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, there was an aerosol can of OFF insect repellant and a bottle of white-out liquid located in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2019-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2019-09-11 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each employee's file did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire on file. Staff member with a date of employment of 09/03/2019 did not have a medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and completed health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2019-09-11 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Staff member with a date of employment of 09/03/2019 did not have an application for employment on file for review. | |||
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