Atlantic Elementary School Pre-K
151 SCHOOL DRIVE, ATLANTIC, NC 28511Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The large wooden boat and pier equipment in the outdoor space has two (2) broken steps and a rotten board under the boat mast causing a tripping hazard. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/13/2025
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
According to the facility’s Emergency Drill Log, the last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted in May 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A First Aid Information Sheet Was Not Posted in a Place for Referral And/or the Information Sheet Did Not Include All the Required Information.
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2025
Apr 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Hazard tape is around the damaged fence in the outdoor space area: however, the damaged fence is accessible to the children, and the fence is not providing a protective outdoor space for the children. Violation c
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence that enclosed outdoor space #1 was previously damaged during a storm. One (1) section of the fence was torn completely to the