Southwest Elementary Pre-k - Hickory NC Five Star Center License

1580 32ND STREET SW , HICKORY NC 28602
(828) 324-8884

About the Provider

Description: Southwest Elementary is a Pre-K through fifth grade school which prides itself in its diversity. The mix of cultures in our school allows us to continually learn about different customs and ways of life. We strive to build positive relationships between our students, parents, staff and the community.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 18000358
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 2 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-11-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-14 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. The last fire inspection was dated 03/16/2023 but was not received until 05/04/2023. The fire inspection was received prior to today's visit.
2023-11-14 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. In Space 1, the arrival times for two children were not recorded at the time of arrival. The teacher recorded the arrival times for these two children.
2023-11-14 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member with a date of employment of 08/14/2023 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. The staff medical report was dated 09/23/2023 and was in the staff file. The medical report was completed and on file prior to today's visit.
2023-11-14 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member with a date of employment of 08/14/2023 did not have a TB screening form or negative results of TB on file prior to employment. The TB screening form was dated 09/23/2023 and was in the staff file. The TB screening form was completed and on file prior to today's visit.
2023-11-14 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member with a date of employment of 08/14/2023 has not completed first aid training within 90 day days of employment.
2023-11-14 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member with a date of employment of 08/14/2023 has not completed CPR training within 90 day days of employment.
2023-11-14 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam or health assessment documented and on file within 30 days of enrollment. The teacher had documentation from the parent stating a doctor appointment was scheduled for 11/20/2023.
2023-11-14 Violation 1325 .1804(b)
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three discipline policy acknowledgement statements signed and dated by the parents did not include the date of enrollment.
2023-11-14 Violation 1767 .3005 (a)(3)
The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One child did not have a vision screening on file. The health examine documented on the school health screening form was completed within 30 days but a vision screening was not documented on the form.
2023-11-14 Violation 1769 .3005 (a)(5)
The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Two children did not have dental screenings on file. The health examines documented on the school health screening forms were completed within 30 days but documentation of dental screenings were not on file.
2023-11-14 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement statements signed and dated by the parents did not include the date of enrollment and/or the date the policy was given and explained to the parent.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-13 Announced Inspection No

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