Alexander County Head Start - Wittenburg Elem. Sch

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 janitors closet door on the 100 hall where two (2) preschool classes pass by was open and contained hazardous items such as cleaning supplies with warning labels of “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” and additional warnings.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In space 3, one (1) emergency medication (Albuterol) for a child that has a date of birth of 7/30/21, did not have a medication permission to administer form with a current date of the standing orders. The ending date of the form that was on file is February 2026.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In classroom 107, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“One (1) staff member with a hire date of 8/17/2023, did not have documentation of completing all of the required health and safety trainings within one (1) year of being hired.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“In classroom space #101 the activity plan that was posted was not current and was dated May 12-16, 2025.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The window in classroom space 107 was not kept free of dust and dirt.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“One child with a birth date of 4/14/20 had an application for enrollment that did not identify the child’s fears, healthcare concerns, unique behaviors, allergies and symptoms.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“In classroom space 107 there was 1 bulk soap with a “keep out of reach of children” warning and additional warnings that was stored below 5 ft. and was accessible to children.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child’s name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.

“In classroom space 107, there were 2 emergency medications that were not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.