Beam Elementary Pre-K
200 DAVIS PARK ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28052Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 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 (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1)
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/28/2026
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/2026
- 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. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies
Oct 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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. One (1) bottle o
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