Description: China Grove Elementary is located in China Grove, North Carolina, a progressively growing town in Southern Rowan County. The school is situated on a 13.3 acre campus at 514 South Franklin Street.
The original building was completed in 1924 with a three story brick annex being added in 1950. In 1984 five classrooms were added and two large teaching stations were converted into a media center. In 1986 a new cafeteria and multi-purpose room were built. The latest addition was in 1996, when another two story section was added on with a major renovation to the original building.
Our school serves a very large and diverse student population that provides many unique and meaningful learning opportunities for our children. Currently China Grove Elementary serves 604 students from Pre-K to 5th grade. We have staff members which includes 41 highly qualified teachers (classroom and supplemental), 16 instructional assistants, 1 part time nurse, 1 part time school phycologist, 4 office staff, 4 custodians and two administrators.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill occurred on 10/28/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 123, Gorilla Glue and Rubbing Alcohol was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The last documented fire inspection was conducted on 8/26/2024. The current fire inspections was locked in an office and not accessible for review. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 Division has not been notified of five (5) employees working at the child care facility using the ABCMS Provider Portal. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented emergency drill occurred on 8/29/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| 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 124, a medical action plan was not completed or attached to the application of a child with asthma. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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 was not documented for 12/9/2024 in Space 123. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member covering Classroom One did not have a Criminal Background Check complete. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member covering Classroom One did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. A child enrolled on 9/16/2024 did not have a health assessment, vision screening, hearing screening, and dental screening on file. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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