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Sawmills Elementary Pre-k

Granite Falls, NC · Caldwell County
4436 SAWMILLS SCHOOL ROAD, Granite Falls, NC 28630
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Quick Facts

Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 396-2610
4436 SAWMILLS SCHOOL ROAD
Granite Falls, NC 28630
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
14000408
License Holder
CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Sep 23, 2025
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 - Enhanced ratios minus 1 in each group. Certified Developmental Day.

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About the Provider

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-05-12 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. In space #2 I observed one aerosol can of Barbasol Shaving Cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
2026-01-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-01-22 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. On January 14, 2026, one child was not signed out. On January 20, 2026, one child was not signed out.
2026-01-22 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A staff member employed on January 2, 2026, did not have a signed shaken baby acknowledgement form on file for review.
2025-09-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-01-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-01 Unannounced Inspection No
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.

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