Bethlehem Elementary School - Ncpk
7900 NC HWY 127, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Medication Administration (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Staff Member Did Not Have the Required Medical Report, Proof of Tuberculosis Test or Screening And/or Completed Health Questionnaire in a Medical File,…
maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. There were two (2) staff members that had health inform
Feb 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
The permission to administer form for the medication M-Dryl 12.5/5ML Liq Met was not labeled with the correct medication name and the correct dosage to administer. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
One child with a birth date of 2/14/19 had an application for enrollment that did not identify the child’s fears, healthcare concerns and unique behaviors. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Each Staff Member Did Not Have the Required Medical Report, Proof of Tuberculosis Test or Screening And/or Completed Health Questionnaire in a Medical File,…
maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One teacher with a hire date of 1/23/23 did not store m
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One teacher with a hire date of 1/23/23 did not complete all health and safety trainings within the first year of being hired. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Bethlehem Baptist Child CareTaylorsville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Bethlehem Elementary Child CareTaylorsville · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Mt. Bethel MC Child Development CenterHickory · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Alexander County Head Start - Wittenburg Elem. SchTaylorsville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Wittenburg Elementary Before / After School CareTaylorsville · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Clyde Campbell Elementary SchoolHickory · 4/5 Childery Rating