Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool
A child care center in Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
1500 Dudley Shoals Rd, Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630. (828) 396-3475.
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The short answer
- 14 violations in the last three years
- May 202026 the latest visit on record
- 36 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
5 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on May 20, 2026.
14 violations cited in the last three years, 14 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
14 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
May 20, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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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.
“In space #3 I observed one container of Member’s Mark lemon scent disinfecting wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, sitting next to the sink on the counter measuring two (2) feet six (6) inches that was accessible to children.”
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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.
“In space #3 one child not signed out on April 23, 2026 and one child not signed out on April 28, 2026.”
Dec 2, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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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.
“On November 3, 2025, one child was not signed out. On November 11, 2025, one child was not signed out.”
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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 space #3, I observed an outlet uncovered in the reading/book center beside the blue beanbag and was accessible to children.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Health and Safety trainings within one year of hire.”
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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.
“One staff member employed on December 2, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of hire.”
May 20, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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 inspectors’ words, 251 words
“In Space #3, I observed three aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two bottles of Great Value Bleach, one bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one bottle of All Stain lifter Laundry Tabs, one bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one bottle of All Stain lifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink accessible to children.”
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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 space #1, I observed one electrical socket panel with two uncovered outlets that was accessible to children located at the back of the classroom on the cinderblock wall above the countertop area between the large windows.”
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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.
“In space #3, one child enrolled on August 26, 2025 had Baqsimi Glucagon Nasal Powder 3mg two pack in the classroom that expired on May 5, 2025.”
Jan 8, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“On the playground I observed a 4”x3” hole on the inside of the playhouse wall under the window on the bottom left side.”
Jan 30, 2024: unannounced4 violations
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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 inspectors’ words, 273 words
“In Space #3, three (3) aerosol cans of Seven Oaks Supply Co BA Fix Germicidal Utility Cleaner, two (2) aerosol cans of Equate Regular Shave Foam, three (3) aerosol cans of Barbasol Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, two (2) bottles of CVS Health Multi Purpose Solution, one (1) bottle of All Free and Clear Detergent, one (1) bottle of Purell Naturals Advanced Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of GermX Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer, two (2) boxes of Arm and Hammer Pure Baking Soda, three (3) containers of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Home 360 Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, one (1) one container of Wet Ones Big Ones Extra Thick Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, one (1) container of Lab Clean IPA Wipes, two (2) bottles of Great Value Bleach, one (1) bottle of Handi-Clean Clean N Guard Cleaner-Deodorizer, Disinfectant, one (1) bottle of Hillyard Q.T.3 Cleaner Fungicide, one (1) bottle of Maxim Capri-Original Citris Air Deodorizer, one (1) bottle of All Stainlifter Laundry Tabs, one (1) bottle of Lysol Sanitizer, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Equate Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of Art Naturals Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, one (1) bottle of Betco Advanced Alcohol Gel Sanitizer III, one (1) bottle of Keep Clean Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, one (1) bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Expo White Board Cleaner, and one (1) bottle of All Stanilifters Laundry Detergent, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink.”
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Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
“The most recent approved sanitation inspection was conducted on September 7, 2022.”
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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.
“One (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2016, most recently completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on June 8, 2017.”
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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.
“One (1) staff member, employed on August 14, 2023, did not have an acknowledgment of the receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”
All 5 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 20, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jul 1, 2025.
- Licensed for 36 children, ages 3 through 5.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 14000317.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Caldwell County Schools.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 46 child care providers in Caldwell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 14.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Country Kids Child Care Home | 3 |
| Dudley Shoals Wrap Around | 2 |
| Sawmills Wrap Around | 5 |
| Bright Beginnings Childcare Center | 36 |
| Dudley Shoals Elementary Preschool This child care provider | 14 |
| Baton Wraparound | 8 |
| Granite Falls Wraparound | 10 |
| Precious Memories | 14 |
| The Early Learning House | 0 |
| Baton Elementary Pre-Kindergarten | 4 |
| Sawmills Elementary Pre-K | 3 |
| Granite Falls Elementary Pre-K | 4 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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