Pamlico County Primary Preschool

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

“In the outdoor space, several protruding nails were observed under the shade structure, and an active wasp nest was observed in the ceiling of the stationary equipment.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In space #4, a thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator. This is a violation of requirements in 15A NCAC 18A .2806 j(1).”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“C. Marshall, substitute teacher, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review.”

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 23, 2026. 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.

“In space #1, there was a container of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes and Up and Up Lemon Scented Disinfecting Wipes on the shelf beside the handwashing sink. In the unlocked bathroom in space #1, there were containers of Barbasol Shaving Cream, Lysol Disinfecting Spray, and Goo Gone on a shelf above the toilet.”

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.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“C. Marshall, substitute teacher, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review.”

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 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“C. Barrow and B. Smith, substitute teachers, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review.”

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: Oct 24, 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.

“In the bathroom that is used by children between space #3 and space #4 was a can of Aero Linen Fresh Surface Disinfectant and Deodorizer on a shelf. On a shelf in the bathroom of space #1, were four (4) cans of Barbosol Shaving Cream, a container of Clorox Disinfectant and Sanitizer, and Diffense Multipurpose Cleaner Disinfectant with Bleach. On a shelf in space #1, there were nine (9) containers of Clorox wipes, and a bottle of Goo Gone.”

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.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“C. Denton hired on 9/2/25 had a criminal qualification letter on file dated 9/8/25. C. Barrow and B. Smith, substitute teachers, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review.”

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: Oct 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“White lattice on the stationary climber was cracked causing pinching hazards and had sharp edges.”

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: May 20, 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.

“Monthly playground inspections had not been completed since 11/30/2023.”

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: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 dated 2/7/2023. A current fire inspection was not available.”

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 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“In space #3, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The sanitation inspection on file was dated 12/6/22.”

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: Dec 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.