Ellenboro Elementary Preschool

Children used space that was not approved.

“One child eleven years of age, who was enrolled in the space #2 school-age Developmental Day class, was being cared for by the lead teacher in the staff workroom that was not approved space.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 3/19/26, in space #2 where school-aged Developmental Day students are served, one child six years of age was left alone and unattended for a range of time between 4-6 minutes from approximately 1:20pm-1:26pm.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. One staff member employed 12/12/22 was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Corrected during the inspection.

A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

“In space #2, one child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, the signed permission to play outside the fenced area or off premises was not on file.”

Rule A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have required information including unique behavior characteristics or fears.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“One staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have an emergency information form on file with all required information.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“One staff member employed 8/6/25, two staff members employed 8/4/25, and one staff member employed 1/2/26 did not have at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have TB test/screening results on file on or before the first day of employment. One staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25 and the other staff member employed 8/4/25 had results on file dated 9/22/25. One staff member employed on 8/6/25 had a TB results on file dated 8/10/25.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. . Two staff members employed on 8/4/25 did not have a medical report on file that was signed by a healthcare professional. One staff member employed on 8/6/25, had a medical report on file dated 8/8/25.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“One child eleven years of age, who enrolled on 1/12/26, did not have a signed dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was reviewed.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 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.

“One staff member employed 8/6/25 had not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training 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: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K had a dental screening on file dated 11/3/25.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a hearing screening on file.”

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: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

“One child four years of age who enrolled on 8/11/25 in NC Pre K did not have a vision screening 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: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Five Certified Developmental Day staff members were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal facility roster.”

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: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for Sarah Snelgrove.”

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: Sep 29, 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 space #2, one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had CPR certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had CPR certification on file that expired 8/2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. One staff member employed 3/1/17 had First Aid certification on file that expired 7/2025. One staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 4/2025. Another staff member employed 8/12/24 had First Aid certification on file that expired 8/2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. 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 #1, one child four years of age with chronic asthma did not have an medical action plan on file. In space #2, one school-aged certified developmental day child did not have a medical action plan on file for a chronic medical condition.”

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: Sep 29, 2025. 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.

“In space #3, two children were not signed out of care on 9/9/25 and 9/12/25.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #1, one four year old child had a Ventolin inhaler authorization form that did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. In space #2, one school-aged Certified Developmental Day child had no medical authorization on file for Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg.”

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: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #2, Amantadine 50mg, Pregabalin 20mg, Levetiracetam 100mg, Famotidine 40mg, Diazepam 5mg, Valprojc Acid, Propanolol 20mg, Clonbazin Oral Suspension 2.5mg, and Baclofen 25mg were in an unlocked cabinet. One bottle of Ibroprofen, that belonged to staff, was sitting on a child-sized table in the classroom.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Runell LaPlante was employed August 4, 2025 and had a completed criminal background check dated 9/4/25. Sarah Snelgrove was employed on August 4, 2025 and did not have a completed criminal background check at the time of the visit.”

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: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“In space #2, there was no thermometer to verify a temperature of 45 degrees F or below in the dorm sized refrigerator.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes.

“In space #2 and #3, the Emergency Medical Care Plan did not name the person(s) responsible for handling emergency responsibilities.”

Rule The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for A. Mason and A. Lee.”

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: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A. Mason and A. Lee did not have an approved Criminal Background Check completed prior to employment.”

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: Mar 25, 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 space #2, there was one bottle of Family Dollar Glass Cleaner with double warnings and one aerosol can of Peppermint Bark air freshener in an unlocked cabinet above the sink, accessible to children.”

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.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Seven developmental day school age children were in classroom #194 that is not approved space.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In Space #1, one child, three years of age, had a Pro Aire HFA inhaler, with an expiration date of 4/2024, that was administered on 10/15/24.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

“One child, four years of age, did not have a named health care professional on file.”

Rule Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer’s instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.

“There was no manufacturer’s information available for the new play structure on playground space #2”

Rule All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.