Walkertown Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Mini maple pancakes were served for breakfast this morning; Honey Nut Cheerios were listed on the menu to serve. The substitution was not recorded on the posted menu prior to meal service.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A current certificate for Health & Safety Training topic #8 (Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment) was not observed on file for the Teacher Assistant.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“Three disposable cups labeled with fast food brands were observed on a teacher’s table; these cups were disposed of during the visit.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

“The most recent sanitation inspection was recorded as 4/04/2025.”

Rule Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“The lead teacher was alone with fifteen (15) children by herself for approximately two minutes.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency inhaler did not have the child’s diagnosis recorded.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The most recent lockdown drill was conducted on 3/20/2026; the last lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill conducted prior to 3/20/26 was completed on 11/25/25.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A time of arrival was not observed to be recorded for two children enrolled in care.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“A vegetable was not available to provide to one child enrolled who brought a lunch without a vegetable component and does not opt out of the menu.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Corrected during the inspection.

Individual applications were not on file for each child.

“The application for one child was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Individual applications were not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical condition.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“A hearing screening was not observed completed and on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

“The vision screening for one child enrolled was not observed completed and on file.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a vision screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One small bottle of hand sanitizer was observed stored less than five feet from the ground in a set of plastic drawers. Two bottles of hand sanitizer were observed inside a set of unlocked filing cabinet drawers, less than five feet from the ground. A Swiffer Wet Jet mop with a bottle of cleanser inserted, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings, was observed hanging from the bathroom door used by children. Emergency medications for children enrolled were observed stored less than five feet from the ground.”

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.

Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

“The gate to the outdoor playground used by children enrolled was observed to be open while children were using the playground.”

Rule Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Room 109 (Space 1), the medication authorization forms for two child enrolled with emergency medications (three total permission forms) were not observed on file.”

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: Apr 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“A playground inspection was observed not to have been recorded since 11/04/2024.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In Room 109 (Space 1), the medication authorization form for one child with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 principal did not have a current Criminal Background Check Qualification Letter on file; this letter expired on 10/09/2024.”

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 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“Debris and trash, including a folded up dirty diaper, were observed on the ground of the playground used by children enrolled.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING (e)(6) states (e) Handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without re-contaminating hands. Two children enrolled were observed to turn off the water after washing hands without using a paper towel.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Four small bottles of hand sanitizer were observed stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children; one bottle was observed inside a small plastic set of teacher’s drawers on a counter next to the entrance of the classroom. The other three bottles were observed inside a set of wooden drawers accessed by children containing glitter in the art center.”

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 staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“The employee file for one substitute staff member was not available for review with required information.”

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 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“A fire drill was not observed to be recorded for the month of June, 2024; the last day of school for children enrolled for the 2023/2024 school year was June 7, 2024.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Honey Cheerios were recorded on the breakfast menu for today, but cherry strudel was served instead. Spicy black beans were recorded on the lunch menu for today, but corn was served instead. Neither substitution was recorded on the menu prior to meal service.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.

“Three bags of rubber bands were observed inside a set of wooden drawers accessed by children in the art center.”

Rule Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A substitute staff member in Space 109 was not present in the classroom when I arrived for the visit, leaving the other staff member with 13 children. Additionally, the substitute staff member was observed to leave the room one time for approximately five minutes to get breakfast for a child who arrived late, leaving the other staff member alone with 14 children.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.

“A Playground Safety Training certificate was not observed on file for review for the lead teacher or assistant teacher.”

Rule One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“A parent participation plan was not observed to be posted in the classroom, nor was a signed receipt of the plan observed in the child files reviewed.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“A medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication did not include the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions or the length of time the authorization is valid, if less than six months. A medication authorization form for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“The original container for an inhaler for one child enrolled was not observed onsite.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. 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).

“A substitute staff member, was observed to have a Criminal Background Check qualification letter which expired on 8/21/2022.”

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: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The last lockdown drill was completed on 9/19/2024; the most recent lockdown drill completed prior to this drill was 3/09/2024.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A beverage cup with a fast food logo was observed accessible to children.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

“A vision screening was not on file for review for one child enrolled.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a vision screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A signed receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not observed on file for review for one staff member.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“A signed annual review of the facility’s Risk Management plan was not observed on file for one staff member.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The plastic base of the non-stationary playhouse on the playground used by preschool children was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. A live wasp was observed crawling into its nest, located inside the top of the stationary structure located on the playground accessible to children. The purse for one staff member was observed in the second drawer of an unlocked filing cabinet less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children.”

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 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“The arrival time for one child enrolled was not recorded.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or 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: Apr 29, 2024. 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.

“One outlet near the handwashing sink and water table was observed without a safety 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.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“At least 23 pieces of trash and debris were observed on the playground used by preschool children.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.