Saluda School Pre-k - Saluda NC Five Star Center License

214 EAST MAIN STREET , SALUDA NC 28773
(828) 749-5571

About the Provider

Description: SALUDA SCHOOL PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in SALUDA NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 75000054
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 6
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-02-27
  • 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
2026-02-27 Announced Inspection No
2025-10-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-14 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 10/13/2025, two children did not have a departure time recorded.
2025-10-14 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. One child, four years of age with chronic asthma, did not have a medical action plan on file for review.
2025-10-14 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child, fours years of age with a prescription inhaler, did not have the child's medical condition listed on the medication authorization. One child, four years of age with a bee allergy, did not have the amount or frequency of medication dosage listed or a dated that the medication authorization was signed by the parent on the medication authorization.
2025-04-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-04-14 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 space #1, there was one bottle of Regular Concentrated Bleach in an unlocked closet.
2025-04-14 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1, there was one bottle of liquid DG Health Allergy in an unlocked backpack.
2024-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-11-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-01 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 10/19/23, two children were not signed out of care.
2023-11-01 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed 8/26/22, had not completed health and safety trainings in all the required topic areas at the time of the visit.
2023-05-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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