Greenlee Primary Pre-K
A child care center in Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
2206 Carters Ridge Rd, Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777. (828) 766-2577.
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The short answer
- 43 violations in the last three years
- May 72026 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on May 7, 2026.
43 violations cited in the last three years, 43 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
32 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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 7, 2026: unannounced6 violations
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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. The roster for the ABCMS system only had the administrator/principal and one bus driver listed. It did not list the lead teacher, assistant teacher or other bus drivers.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“There were tripping hazards on the playground such as a black plastic pipe sticking up out of the ground and boarders around the gravel under the trees and another pipe with wires sticking up. There was a short hose coming out of a pipe that had rust down inside.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“The substitute that was on site (today was her 5th time subbing at this facility), did not have a file on site.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“There was no record of Health and Safety Trainings being completed within one year of employment for three (3) bus drivers.”
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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.
“There was no record of the Training Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment for one (1) bus driver.”
Dec 1, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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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 staff had not completed all of the Health and Safety Trainings that are required to be renewed every five years.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“One staff had not completed the required number of on-going training hours for her position.”
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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 of the bus drivers did not have a certificate on file showing that the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training had been completed.”
Nov 19, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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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. The ABCMS training should be completed in order to compile the roster needed for this rule.”
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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.
“Hand sanitizers are out in the children’s bathroom, on teachers’ desk and on the cubbies. There is a small table in the cafeteria with cleaners on it that the children walk past. These cleaners are accessible to children.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“The teacher at the end of the line went into the cafeteria through a different door leaving four (4) children alone in the hallway to continue down the hallway to enter the lunch line.”
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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.
“There were at least four separate days where children were not signed out with a departure time.”
May 8, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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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 last fire inspection was 4/11/24, which is almost a month past due.”
Dec 17, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“An epi pen did not have the parent signature to administrator.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“The three bus drivers and the administrator (principal) did not have a criminal record check prior to employment.”
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Application was not signed by the parent.
“A parent had not signed the application.”
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Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.
“A parent did not sign the application giving permission for emergency medical care.”
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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.
“One child did not have immunizations on file.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“A fire drill was not conducted in September.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“The three bus drivers and the administrator (principal) did not have a criminal record check prior to employment.”
Mar 12, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The activity plan in space #2 was dated 3/4/24 through 3/8/24.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The staff member hired on 10/31/23 did not have verification of completing CPR training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The staff member hired on 10/31/23 did not have verification of completing First Aid training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“The following staff records for the two (2) bus drivers were not available for review through the staff and training worksheet or records on-site at the facility – staff medical report, TB test or TB screening, emergency information form, CPR and First Aid training certificates or cards, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training, Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy acknowledgement form, and signed and dated statement that the staff reviewed the operational and personnel policies.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“Some medical documents for staff were stored in their personnel binder along with all other personnel documents.”
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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.
“Two (2) staff members hired on 10/31/23 did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
Jan 23, 2024: unannounced5 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.
“An instant cold compress with multiple warnings was stored at or above five feet in the bathroom instead of being locked.”
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At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
“There are two (2) bus drivers that are left alone with children riding the bus and count in staff/child ratio while driving the bus. The two (2) bus drivers have not successfully completed CPR and First Aid training.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“One (1) bus driver, W.P., hired on 10/31/23 that is left alone with children and counts in staff/child ratio had background check completed on 11/21/23. One (1) bus driver, D.B., hired on 10/31/23 that is left alone with children and counts in staff/child ratio had a background check completed on 1/11/24.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“The staff/child ratio chart in space #153 was not documented to specify what staff/child ratio and group sizes were applicable to the classroom.”
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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.
“Two (2) bus driver staff that are left alone with children and count in staff/child ratio did not have an acknowledgement on file.”
Nov 30, 2023: unannounced11 violations
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Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
“Three (3) of three (3) child applications do not show names of those to whom the center is authorized to release the child. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
“Three (3) of three (3) child files did not contain the particular fears the child has, any allergies and symptoms, or unique behavior characteristics on the child applications. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Application was not signed by the parent.
“Three (3) of three (3) child applications do not have a parent signature. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.
“Three (3) of three (3) child files did not have emergency medical care information signed by the parent of the child. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
“Four (4) staff do not have a signed an dated statement that they received the personnel and operational policies. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
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Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
“Three (3) of three child files did not name the choice of health care professional. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.
“Three (3) of three child files did no contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“Three (3) of three (3) child files did not contain emergency medical care information in the file. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Medical authorization was not present on child’s first day.
“Three (3) of three (3) child files did not have medical authorization on the child’s first day. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
“Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff of the three (3) child files reviewed. Refer to the children record worksheet.”
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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.
“Four (4) of four (4) staff do not have the acknowledgement on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 8, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Apr 12, 2024.
- Licensed for 36 children, ages 3 through 5.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 61000068.
- Restriction: Other - Meets reduced ratios.
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: Mitchell 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 6 child care providers in Mitchell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 20.5; this one had 43.
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 |
|---|---|
| Spruce Pine Montessori School | 12 |
| Jack and Jill Day Care Center | 66 |
| Jack & Jill School Age Program | 23 |
| Greenlee Primary Pre-K This child care provider | 43 |
| Intermountain Children’s Place | 18 |
| Gouge Primary Pre-K | 18 |
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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