Description: 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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| 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. | |||
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