Balls Creek Elementary Pre-School
2620 BALLS CREEK RD, NEWTON, NC 28658Childery 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, School-Age
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 27, 20265 Findings5 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
In space 402 the walls throughout the classroom had chipping paint. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
In space 501 there was a stand-alone air conditioning unit accessible to children that could cause children’s fingers to potentially get caught in. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Center Staff Did Not Follow the EMC Plan.
In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of reviewing the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan annually. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
In space 402 one (1) substitute with a hire date of 10/16/24 did not have a substitute file available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
- 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. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/1
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