Beaufort Elementary Preschool
110 CARRAWAY DRIVE, BEAUFORT, NC 28516Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 5, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The menu was not posted in either classroom. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The caulking around the handwashing sink has lifted and has mold on it. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/19/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A box fan with cracked edges was plugged in and sitting on the counter accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Date of the Last Revision of the Plan.
The last revision date for the EPR Plan was October 18, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/19/2025
- All Staff Did Not Review the Center's EPR Plan During Orientation And/or on an Annual Basis with the Trained Staff.
Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The date of the last staff review of the center’s EPR pl
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