Bh Tharrington Preschool
315 CULBERT STREET, MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030Childery 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, 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The facility's roster did not have three (3) of the current staff members linked. Viola
Mar 7, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In Space 4 there was not an available lesson plan for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2025
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space 2 an electrical power box was missing
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Three substitutes that were working in the classrooms did not have files available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2025
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. Two Staff members did not have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. Violation confirmed
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- South Main Children's CenterMount Airy · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Rainbow Child Care CenterMount Airy · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Kindercare Learning CenterMount Airy · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Kindercare Learning CenterMount Airy · 5/5 Childery Rating
- South Main Children's Center IiMount Airy · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Granite City Head StartMount Airy · 5/5 Childery Rating