Cape Hatteras Elementary Pre-K

A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.

“A Dial-4 screening was not completed for a child enrolled on September 2, 2026.”

Rule A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“The first day of Pre-K was September 2, 2025. In two of two children’s files reviewed, documentation of immunizations was not available for one child until October 27, 2025 and for the second child until October 29, 2025.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“The first day of Pre-K was September 2, 2025. In two of two children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report was not available for one child until January 14, 2026 and for the second child until March 9, 2026.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“At lunchtime, a staff person counted in staff/child ratios left the classroom for approximately three minutes, leaving the other staff person alone with twelve (12) children and out of staff/child ratio.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspector completed a fire inspection on November 25, 2025, but it was not completed before the previous one expired on October 31, 2025.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“Documentation of a completed emergency drill was not available since a lock-down drill on October 8, 2025 until a tornado drill was completed on March 6, 2026.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On the corner of the building on the playground, a brick is missing exposing a sharp piece of metal that could create a laceration if touched or bumped by a child.”

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: Apr 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“The concrete footing was exposed on the blue Sensory Wave Climber, creating a potential tripping hazard.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed on May 3, 2023. A new fire inspection has not been completed.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member hired on January 3, 2023 did not complete all required Health & Safety Training modules and was missing Medication Administration.”

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: May 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not maintain the manufacturer’s instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.

“The manufacturer’s instructions for a new stationary structure was not available for review.”

Rule The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.