West Smithfield Elementary School - Smithfield NC Five Star Center License

2665 GALILEE ROAD , SMITHFIELD NC 27577
(919) 989-6418

About the Provider

Description: Mission
Our mission is to set high expectations. We build on the strengths of all children and promote the importance of making responsible choices in order to inspire our leaders of tomorrow.

Vision
Our vision at West Smithfield Elementary Accelerated School is to create a place where we prepare children for the future by providing them with the tools necessary to become independent learners. West Smithfield Accelerated School is a safe, happy center for learning. We have positive attitudes, work as a team, and respect one another. The community acknowledges and appreciates our cultural diversity and shares its resources, talents, time, and most of all, its belief in our students. West Smithfield Accelerated School is a place where we create a stimulating environment by providing powerful learning experiences. Students are active and challenged by hands-on activities based on learning styles, critical and creative thinking, cooperative learning, and the use of technology. West Smithfield Elementary Accelerated School is a school that sets high expectations.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 51000568
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-02-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-10-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-27 Violation 1755 .2902 (f)
Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival to the classroom there were 17 children present with two caregivers.
2022-03-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-03-22 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter for the lead teacher expired on 2/12/22.
2022-03-22 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 cabinet where the cleaning supplies are stored was not locked.
2022-03-22 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 three years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for the lead teacher expired on 2/12/22.
2021-11-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-11-18 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 emergency drill had not been recorded.
2021-11-18 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill had not been recorded on the log.
2021-11-18 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 last monthly playground inspection was completed on 8-20-21.
2021-03-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2020-11-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2020-11-05 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 lock was not working properly on the cabinet where cleaning supplies were stored.

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