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White Oak Elementary Preschool

A child care center in Edenton, North Carolina 27932

111 Sandy Ridge Road, Edenton, North Carolina 27932. (252) 221-4078.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 17 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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?

9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 6, 2026.

17 violations cited in the last three years, 17 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

17 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

17 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Oct 6, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

    “Staff files were not available for two substitutes working in the NC Pre-K classrooms. The two substitutes were not listed on the off-site forms.”

    Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Documentation was not on file to verify two staff completed the training as required within 90 days of employment.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Oct 1, 2026: unannounced4 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “Active ant piles were observed beside the sidewalk leading to the preschool playground. Small bottles of hand sanitizer with warning labels were attached to a child’s bags and a staff member’s key ring lying on the table where children were sitting.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 6, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • 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.

    “One preschool child hands were not washed after toileting in Space #102.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 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.

    “Safety plugs were not inserted in four electrical outlets not in use in Space #110, two surge protectors outlets in Space #106, and two outlets in the hallway used by NC Pre-K children.”

    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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

    “A staff/child ratio chart was not posted in Space #102 and 108.”

    Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Mar 26, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “A criminal background check qualification letter was not on file for one employee (Latisha Bonner) hired on January 6,2026”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Oct 29, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “Three (3) mats used by children for napping were torn exposing interior foam in Space #106.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

    “Screen time was not documented on the screen time log or activity plans reviewed.”

    Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 9, 2025: unannounced4 violations
  • 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. Documentation of completion of the ABCMS Provider Portal training was not available.”

    Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “Two staff members did not have a current qualification letter.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

    “A staff person hired on August 14, 2024 had started an application for a criminal background check but had not completed it.”

    Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 qualification letter for a staff member expired on December 20, 2024 and was not renewed.”

    Rule 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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 18, 2024: unannounced3 violations
  • 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 B108 an aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray, 2 cans of Barbasol shaving cream, a box of 20 Mule borax, and 2 containers of Clorox wipes were stored in the unlocked cabinet above the sink. In space B107 a packet of Vita Globe Super Probiotics Dietary Supplements was stored on the side of a lunch bag that was sitting on top of the mini refrigerator.”

    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.

  • 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 B107 an electrical power strip beside the refrigerator was missing three(3) outlet covers, the outlet located under the television was missing and outlet cover, and the outlet located near the cots was missing an outlet cover.”

    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.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “In space B107 a tube of Orajel was in a lunch bag on the shelf beside the Cozy Corner.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Dec 14, 2023: unannounced1 violation
  • 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 #1 an unlocked cabinet behind the entrance door contained an aerosol can of Homeline disinfectant spray and an aerosol can of Gillette shaving foam. In space #4 an unlocked cabinet behind the entrance door contained an aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray and a bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was below five feet on the writing table.”

    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.

All 9 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 6, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Oct 1, 2026Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Jun 9, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Mar 26, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Oct 29, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Apr 9, 2025Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Nov 18, 2024Unannounced visit3 violations cited
May 30, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 14, 2023Unannounced visit1 violation cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jun 28, 2022.
  • Licensed for 144 children, ages 3 through 6.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 21000037.
  • Restriction: Other - Enhanced ratios minus one. Small fenced in play area prohibited.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: Edenton Chowan Schools.
Source:

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.
Source:

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 10 child care providers in Chowan County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 19; this one had 17.
Source:

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.

9 of the 10 in Chowan County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
Countryside Care18
Loving Hearts Daycare42
White Oak Elementary Preschool This child care provider17
Lil Chicks’ Child Care22
Out of the Box Childcare Center35
Home Away From Home Childcare Center25
Chowan Early Learning Center2
Hesed After School Care & Summer Camp11
FOL Early Learning0
M & E Preschool20

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

From the provider

The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.

Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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