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Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
Sugar Grove, NC
· Watauga County
207 DALE ADAMS ROAD,
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Quick Facts
Capacity
44 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 297-4226
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000085
License Holder
SUGAR GROVE DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SCHOOL
License Issued
Jun 4, 2020
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 - Meeting reduced ratios
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About the Provider
Sugar Grove Developmental Day School (SGDDS) is a 5 star daycare provider and the only nonprofit daycare in the High Country. We are licensed for 44 children, who range in age from birth to 5 years old. Our goal at Sugar Grove Developmental Day School is to provide a developmentally appropriate program that meets the individual needs and abilities of the children in our care. We use an integrated approach to curriculum, based on hands-on activities that incorporate each area of development. Children are encouraged to think for themselves, make decisions and learn through play. We embrace a partnership between home, school, and our community.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours9:30am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the activity plan was not current. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor area, especially in the area for the younger children, the grass was in need of mowing, weeds were growing up along the sidewalk area, toys were left out, rained in and starting to mold. There is an access of toys behind the storage shed on the large playground and an access of “stuff” around the fence outside the fence. We want to deter snakes and vermin from coming around. There was no cover for the sandbox. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | 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. The diaper changing table has storage underneath where diaper cream was kept. Diaper cream must be kept 5 feet up or locked. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic was found underneath the changing table in the infant classroom and the classroom for two-year-old children. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. One new staff has worked here for a month and isn’t in the system yet. We discussed this today. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-315L |
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-199L |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Per self-report made on 5/13/2026, a three-year-old child was left alone for approximately 5 minutes unattended in the locked office on 5/12/2026. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1844 | .0713(a)(2) |
| The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained when children of all ages were cared for together in groups for the first and last operating hour of the day. Based on the sign-in sheets for children and staff and staff interviews, the center was out of ratio between 8 am and 8:30 the morning of 5/12/26. Staff interviews also verified that the center is out of ratio three (3) out of five (5) days a week. | |||
| 2026-03-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan posted in space #2, #3 or #4. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two children’s bottles were not labeled and dated. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One feeding plan was not signed by the parent or dated. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Space #2 had an expired diaper cream and space #4 had an expired sunscreen. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not conducted in June 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff files that were monitored did not review the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff files that were monitored did not contain an annual staff development plan. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two (2) of the children’s files that I chose to monitor today, did not have a medical examination. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) of the children’s files that I chose to monitor today did not have an immunization record. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The lock down drill was due in May but completed in June. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Staff files that were monitored did not an annual review of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #1, there was a laminator (unplugged) on a cabinet that was lower than five (5) feet. The bottle warmer was on top of the mini fridge on the cabinet but was not up five (5) feet. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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. Two staff that have been employed longer that 90 days has not completed pediatric first aid. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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 teacher who has been employed longer than 90 days had not completed CPR certification. | |||
| 2024-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. All four (4) classrooms did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles for the infant in care were not dated. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. A feeding plan was not signed and dated by the parent. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children in space #2 did not wash hands when coming inside from the playground. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill did not occur in July. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. Prescription diaper cream was not stored in a locked cabinet or container. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Prescription diaper cream did not have the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Styrofoam cups were being used to give children water on the playground while children two-years of age were in care. Children were ripping up the cups and throwing it on the ground. There was also Styrofoam on the toddler playground as a bumper for the posts. One had been ripped off and was laying on the playground. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. Staff G.E. did not renew first aid prior to its expiration. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. Staff G.E. did not renew CPR prior to its expiration. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. All staff files monitored today did not have six (6) hours of orientation the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill had not occurred since 12/2023. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff S.S. had a medical statement and a TB screening/test on file, however, they was over a year old when she was hired. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The plan had not been updated after alternates were not employed any longer. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate on the preschool playground would not close appropriately. The administrator has a plan in place to get this repaired. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | 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 prescription diaper cream was not locked in space #2. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Prescription diaper cream was expired. Emergency medication permission was expired as well as the prescription was expired in space #4. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground safety check hasn’t been completed in the past six (6) months. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. New staff SF, did not complete a health questionnaire on or before the fist day of work | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff SF, did not get orientation within two (2) weeks or six (6) weeks. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. Nobody at the facility has been trained in Playground Safety. The person that was trained left six (6) months ago. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff SF, did not get orientation within two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A monster drink was located in space #2 on a shelf. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Some diaper creams were expired, didn’t have a specific amount to apply and not dated in space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-034A |
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-214L |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-034A |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The board chair provided inaccurate and false information to the Division of Child Development and Early Education regarding review of video footage and steps taken to address the concerns. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 491 | .0511(b)(1) |
| Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On August 9, 2023, a staff member failed to respond immediately when they became aware of a 16-month-old child repeatedly pushing a 9-month-old child onto the floor. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In August 2023, a staff member interacted with and handled multiple one-year-old children in an inappropriate manner. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On August 22, 2023, a staff member walked quickly into a classroom with a one-year-old child, while holding the child’s left wrist with their right hand. The staff member then lifted the child off the ground while still holding onto the child’s left wrist. The staff member then firmly put the child down in the back of the classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-214L |
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. According to teacher interviews, the lead teacher of the toddler room has been heard mocking the children, rough handling the children, cursing where children could hear her and telling children to “shut up” and "shut the f*** up". | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. An infant feeding plan was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the back-playground area will not close unless it is forced and then it is really had to open. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | 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. Lysol wipes have numerus warning on them and should be locked up rather that five (5) feet up, as well as hand sanitizer was sitting on a low storage unit outside. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Lunch as brought in in zip lock bags and bread bags as well as plastic items were found in drawers in space 1 A/B. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | 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 employee started yesterday and does not have a TB on file. Another new employee started work prior to obtaining a TB screening. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | 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 employee started yesterday and does not have a medical on file. Another new employee started work prior to obtaining a medical assessment. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A walkway was started at the top of the hill next to the fence in an effort to make the playground more natural. This project still hasn’t been completed leaving a drop off area 20 inches high with no surfacing if a child we to jump or fall. Teachers try to prevent children from going up there if possible. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. [Omit item 0903 for religious sponsored centers operating under GS 110-106 with an exemption on file with the Division.] On June 8, 2023, a staff member hit a two-year-old child on the leg. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Posted activity plan in space #4 was not current. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. All infant feeding schedules should be signed by the parent and the teacher. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. All plastics must be out of reach of children in classrooms (and playground) with children under three years. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspections must be maintained in the center files immediately. The last playground inspection was completed in November 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Laminator in space #3 must be made inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Rubber mulch was less than one to two inches deep. At the bottom of the slide there was no surfacing. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. A power strip in space 4 did not have outlets covered. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An emergency medication had a signed action plan but the permission to administer the medication was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. Two staff did not have a medical on file. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. Four staff did not have a TB screening signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required amount of time. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Three out of four classrooms had hand-sanitizer lower than 5 feet and accessible to children. | |||
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