Gamewell Elementary Pre-k - Lenoir NC Five Star Center License

2904 MORGANTON BLVD , LENOIR NC 28645
(828) 758-1193

About the Provider

Description: Gamewell Elementary's Mission Statement
To build a solid academic foundation in a safe and caring environment.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14000350
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-05-24
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2025-10-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-29 Violation 1314 .0802(c)(2)
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, did not have a health care professional listed on the application for enrollment form.
2025-10-29 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child enrolled on August 25, 2025, had an emergency Vatoco Diazepam Nasal Spray that was not in the original labeled container.
2025-10-29 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
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. On October 7, 2025, two children were not signed out. On October 9, 2025, two children were not signed out. On October 10, 2025, one child was not signed out. On October 15, 2025, one child was not signed out. On October 27, 2025, one child was not signed in and three children were not signed out.
2025-04-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-30 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
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. I observed a power strip in front of the teachers desk that had two outlets not covered with outlet covers that was accessible to children.
2025-04-30 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
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. One child was not signed out on April 15, 2025. One child was not signed out on April 17, 2025.
2024-11-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-11-14 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 an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the right corner at the back of the classroom there was one bottle of Top Fin start up and maintenance water conditioner for aquariums, 3 Medicide Disinfectant Deodorant aerosol spray cans, 1 aerosol can of Scotch Permanent Spray Adhesive Super 77 spray, 1 bottle of trigger spray Maxium Capri Original Citrus Deodorizer, 1 container of Aero Vomit Control, 1 pump spray bottle of Wizard the magic of fresh room mist Hawaiian Retreat Scent, 1 bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, 1 bottle of High Impact Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic, 3 containers of Clorox Disinfection Wipes Fresh Scent, 3 containers of Clorox Disinfection Wipes Crisp Lemon Scent, 1 43oz bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, I 81oz bottle of Great Value Concentrated Bleach, 2 aerosol spray cans of Ba-Fix Germicidal Utility Cleanser, 2 aerosol spray cans of Lysol Disinfectant Crisp Linen Scent, and 1 container of Tide Simply Free and Sensitive Unscented Laundry Detergent accessible to children.
2024-11-14 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. On October 15, 2024, one child was not signed out. On October 17, 2024, one child was not signed out. On October 24, 2024, three children were not signed out. On October 25, 2024, one child was not signed out. On November 1, 2024, one child was not signed out. On November 8, 2024, two children were not signed out. On November 12, 2024, three children were not signed out. On November 13, 2024 three children were not signed out.
2024-05-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-15 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
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. An annual fire inspection was conducted on March 27, 2024. A copy was given to me during the routine unannounced visit conducted on May 15, 2024.
2024-05-15 Violation 104 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b)
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on April 27, 2023 and not conducted within one year.
2023-11-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-17 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. In space #3, on October 18, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented; on October 19, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented; and on October 25, 2023, two children’s departure times were not documented.

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