Bladen Lakes Primary School Pre-Kindergarten
9554 JOHNSONTOWN ROAD, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented lockdown drill occurred on October 1, 2025. There was no documentation of a shelter-in-place/lockdown drill occurring every three months. Violation confirm
Oct 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The last sanitation inspection was completed on September 25, 2023. A current sanitation inspection has not been completed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
A file for the substitute provider was not made available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/1/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
The substitute teacher did not have a valid qualification letter on file. The qualification letter expired May 15, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/1/2024
Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented drill was a lockdown conducted in November 2023. The next drill should have been completed in February 2024. Pre-K staff stated a lockdown drill was conduc
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