Five Star Center License
Shoals Elementary Pre-k School Ready
Pinnacle, NC
· Stokes County
1800 SHOALS ROAD,
Pinnacle, NC 27043
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 325-2518
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
86000327
License Holder
SURRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Expired
Jun 13, 2022
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
We, the faculty and staff of Shoals Elementary School, believe that educated and skilled young people are the greatest resource of our community. Therefore, we dedicate ourselves to the promotion of a desirable and productive learning environment in order to achieve the total development of each individual child.
We will strive to discover the unique needs, abilities, interest, and achievements of each student. We recognize the need to offer a curriculum, which includes personalized experiences, instruction, and opportunities to enable each student to develop culturally at a rate he or she is able to achieve.
We believe it is our responsibility to use all available resources to guide students in such a way that they will be able to think critically, to develop understanding, and to acquire the skills necessary for life. in this way we will help students become productive members of a rapidly changing society.
We will strive to educate the total child by working closely with the home and community to provide a school climate where each student can learn in an atmosphere of understanding, achievement, acceptance and love.
We will strive to discover the unique needs, abilities, interest, and achievements of each student. We recognize the need to offer a curriculum, which includes personalized experiences, instruction, and opportunities to enable each student to develop culturally at a rate he or she is able to achieve.
We believe it is our responsibility to use all available resources to guide students in such a way that they will be able to think critically, to develop understanding, and to acquire the skills necessary for life. in this way we will help students become productive members of a rapidly changing society.
We will strive to educate the total child by working closely with the home and community to provide a school climate where each student can learn in an atmosphere of understanding, achievement, acceptance and love.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch in fall zones of the large climbing structure on the playground for preschool children measured between 4-1/2 to 5 inches instead of the required 6 inches. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | 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. An electrical outlet located by the classroom carpet for group time was not covered. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | 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. The Custodial/ Mechanical Room was left ajar when unattended at 10:55am. A can wash and hazardous chemicals were stored in this room. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | 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. Emergency information was not available for the substitute teacher in the Pre-k classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | Violation | 1826 | .0607(g) |
| Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Documentation was not available verifying the substitute teacher was informed of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2023-10-27 | 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 signed acknowledgment was not available verifying the substitute teacher received a review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Policy. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. Two electrical outlets in the classroom located in areas accessible to the children were not covered. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. A staff member's albuterol inhaler and a container of Monistat cream were stored in the teacher's unlocked desk drawer within reach of children. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-03 | 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. Arrival times had not been documented for three children present for today. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not posted. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The books center contained books, puppets, and a flannel board with only one flannel board piece. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Lunch consisted of either a cheeseburger on a whole grain bun or Asian popcorn chicken with fried rice, glazed carrots, a banana, and milk. The menu stated that children would be served either red grapes or a peach cup for lunch today, and a substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A small plastic cylinder that comes up from the floor of the plastic stationary play structure on the second step is cracked and sharp to the touch. Another plastic piece of the structure flooring on the fourth step of the plastic stationary play structure was observed to have been patched before, but the patch has worn away, and the cracked plastic is exposed again. The top of the roof of the yellow, red, and blue stationary playhouse was observed to have considerable mildew buildup on the roof. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The mulch needs to be raked back from the fencing on three of the four sides of the playground, as the fence height measures 44 to 46 inches, as opposed to the required 48 inches in height. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | 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. One unlocked cabinet was observed to have aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray and a canister of disinfectant wipes. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE states (d) Medications including prescription and non-prescription items shall be stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container and shall not be stored above food. Designated emergency medications shall be stored out of reach of children, but are not required to be in locked storage. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. The emergency inhalers for two children enrolled were not kept greater than five feet from the ground. | |||
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