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Walkertown Elementary School Pre-kindergarten
Walkertown, NC
· Forsyth County
2971 MAIN STREET,
Walkertown, NC 27051
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34001239
License Holder
WINSTON SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 15, 2023
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 One; School Age Equipment. May Not Be Used By Preschool Children.
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About the Provider
WALKERTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in WALKERTOWN NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-04 | 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. Mini maple pancakes were served for breakfast this morning; Honey Nut Cheerios were listed on the menu to serve. The substitution was not recorded on the posted menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2026-09-04 | 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. Three disposable cups labeled with fast food brands were observed on a teacher's table; these cups were disposed of during the visit. | |||
| 2026-09-04 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A current certificate for Health & Safety Training topic #8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment) was not observed on file for the Teacher Assistant. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was recorded as 4/04/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The lead teacher was alone with fifteen (15) children by herself for approximately two minutes. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | 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 most recent lockdown drill was conducted on 3/20/2026; the last lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill conducted prior to 3/20/26 was completed on 11/25/25. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | 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. The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency inhaler did not have the child's diagnosis recorded. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-23 | 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. A time of arrival was not observed to be recorded for two children enrolled in care. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | 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. A vegetable was not available to provide to one child enrolled who brought a lunch without a vegetable component and does not opt out of the menu. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. The application for one child was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. The vision screening for one child enrolled was not observed completed and on file. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening was not observed completed and on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | 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. A medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical condition. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gate to the outdoor playground used by children enrolled was observed to be open while children were using the playground. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | 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 small bottle of hand sanitizer was observed stored less than five feet from the ground in a set of plastic drawers. Two bottles of hand sanitizer were observed inside a set of unlocked filing cabinet drawers, less than five feet from the ground. A Swiffer Wet Jet mop with a bottle of cleanser inserted, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings, was observed hanging from the bathroom door used by children. Emergency medications for children enrolled were observed stored less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Room 109 (Space 1), the medication authorization form for one child with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Debris and trash, including a folded up dirty diaper, were observed on the ground of the playground used by children enrolled. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | 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 observed not to have been recorded since 11/04/2024. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The principal did not have a current Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter on file; this letter expired on 10/09/2024. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | 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. In Room 109 (Space 1), the medication authorization forms for two child enrolled with emergency medications (three total permission forms) were not observed on file. | |||
| 2024-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-04 | 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. Honey Cheerios were recorded on the breakfast menu for today, but cherry strudel was served instead. Spicy black beans were recorded on the lunch menu for today, but corn was served instead. Neither substitution was recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not observed to be recorded for the month of June, 2024; the last day of school for children enrolled for the 2023/2024 school year was June 7, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | 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. Four small bottles of hand sanitizer were observed stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children; one bottle was observed inside a small plastic set of teacher’s drawers on a counter next to the entrance of the classroom. The other three bottles were observed inside a set of wooden drawers accessed by children containing glitter in the art center. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | 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. The original container for an inhaler for one child enrolled was not observed onsite. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions or the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. A medication authorization form for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The employee file for one substitute staff member was not available for review with required information. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A substitute staff member, was observed to have a Criminal Background Check qualification letter which expired on 8/21/2022. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. A Playground Safety Training certificate was not observed on file for review for the lead teacher or assistant teacher. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A parent participation plan was not observed to be posted in the classroom, nor was a signed receipt of the plan observed in the child files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. A vision screening was not on file for review for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A substitute staff member in Space 109 was not present in the classroom when I arrived for the visit, leaving the other staff member with 13 children. Additionally, the substitute staff member was observed to leave the room one time for approximately five minutes to get breakfast for a child who arrived late, leaving the other staff member alone with 14 children. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | 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 beverage cup with a fast food logo was observed accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | 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 last lockdown drill was completed on 9/19/2024; the most recent lockdown drill completed prior to this drill was 3/09/2024. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. A signed annual review of the facility's Risk Management plan was not observed on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 1828 | .0604(q) |
| Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. Three bags of rubber bands were observed inside a set of wooden drawers accessed by children in the art center. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | 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 receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not observed on file for review for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-10-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING (e)(6) states (e) Handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without re-contaminating hands. Two children enrolled were observed to turn off the water after washing hands without using a paper towel. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-18 | 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. The arrival time for one child enrolled was not recorded. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The plastic base of the non-stationary playhouse on the playground used by preschool children was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. A live wasp was observed crawling into its nest, located inside the top of the stationary structure located on the playground accessible to children. The purse for one staff member was observed in the second drawer of an unlocked filing cabinet less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | 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. One outlet near the handwashing sink and water table was observed without a safety cover. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. At least 23 pieces of trash and debris were observed on the playground used by preschool children. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | 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. Two children enrolled did not have a time of arrival recorded. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A snack menu was not posted. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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. Turkey hot dogs and buns, glazed carrots, pineapple tidbits, fresh whole fruit, and milk were posted on the menu to serve children for lunch. Applesauce was served instead of the aforementioned fruit choices, and this substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One of the plastic countertops of a nonstationary play structure on the playground was severely broken off and partially detached from the structure, creating areas sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form also did not include the subject medical condition or allergic reaction for which the medication was prescribed. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation of discussion of the Parent Participation Plan with the parent at enrollment that a copy was received was not on file for two children enrolled. A copy of the Parent Participation Plan was also not posted in the classroom for review. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. The application for one child enrolled was not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. The application for enrollment for one child enrolled did not include the names of those to whom the facility is authorized to release the child. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. The file for one child enrolled had an attempted hearing screening, but not a completed hearing screening. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. The files for two children enrolled did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 most recent lockdown drill was documented on 3/09/2022. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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. A signed Annual EPR review for one existing staff member was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 receipt of the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy for one existing staff member was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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. The name of the medication on the medication authorization form did not match the name of the medication stored in its original container. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate latch to the playground nearest the bike path was observed to have a 2-inch metal protrusion extending inward from the gate, at eye/head level to the children of preschool age. Greater than ten O-rings securing parts of the tricycle track were observed to be rusted. Two border ties lining the small mulched area and nonstationary playhouse were observed to not be flush with the border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Two outlets were observed without safety covers (one near the staff sink and one along the base of the wall with required postings). Each of these outlets was covered with a safety plug during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. All emergency medications were observed to be stored in a bag less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. The emergency medication for one child enrolled was not stored in/with its original container. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The permission to administer medication form for the emergency medication for one child enrolled was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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 most recent playground inspection was completed on 10/04/2022. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | 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 new staff did not have first aid training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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 new staff did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire. | |||
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