Salemburg Elementary

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

“The qualification letter for a private duty nurse, employed by an outside agency and is left alone with a child, was not available for review at the facility.”

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

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 aerosol can of disinfectant spray was stored on the shelf in the bathroom used by the 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.

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.

“An electrical outlet accessible to children was not covered.”

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.

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

“During today’s visit, one caregiver was responsible for a group of seventeen (17) children, ages 4-5 years old. The staff/child ratio for this group is 1:10.”

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: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“An activity plan dated 4-7-25 to 4-11-25 was posted in space 2.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In space 2, the daily attendance was not maintained as required by the rule.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space 2, a power strip did not have safety covers.”

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.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“In space 1, a staff/child ratios form applicable to the classroom was not posted as required by the rule.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. 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 most recent annual fire inspection was completed on February 13, 2023.”

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: Sep 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Children were playing on the Kindergarten playground that has not been approved for use.”

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