Benson Elementary School
2040 NC HIGHWAY 50 N, BENSON, NC 27504Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
Four staff member's personal bags were stored in reach of the children: One staff member's backpack was stored underneath her desk and another staff backpack was stored on the floor by a bookshelf, a staff member's purse was obs
Oct 24, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
Verification of receipt was not available in one child's file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Immunization records were not available in one child's file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024
- Signed and Dated Statement by Parent That Discipline Policy Received and Explained at Enrollment Was Not in Child's File.
Verification of receipt was not available in one child's file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024
- The Operator Did Not Notify the Parent of Each Child Enrolled in Writing of the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction.
Verification of receipt was not available in one child's file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/8/2024
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