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1414 Union Cross Road, Kernersville, NC
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Sedge Garden Elementary Pre-K Program is a licensed child care center in Kernersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sedge Garden Elementary Pre-K Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 24 visits · 49 rules in all · 47 corrected
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
The center did not have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity to ensure that a fifth activity was made available at least once per month.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
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 visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
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 visit
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 visit
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 11 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 47 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 771-4545 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 771-4545 to ask.
(336) 771-4545.
475 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. The nearest other daycare we list is Doodlebugs Academy, 1.1 miles away.