Bridgeton Elementary Preschool
230 BRANCH CANAL ROAD, NEW BERN, NC 28560Childery 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, 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
While the classroom spaces were transitioning inside from the outside space, all staff members entered the building and a child enrolled in space #508 remained in a tunnel and was left alone for several moments. Violation confirmed
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. In spaces #502 and #508, all water bottles were not labeled with children’s names and the date. Violation confirmed corre
- The Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Was Not Clean, Drained to Minimize Standing Water, Free of Litter and Hazards,…
and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were five (5) active fire ant h
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One (1) out of the four (4) children’s files reviewed was missing a medical report. The child's date of enrollment was 8/25/25. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill was not documented for the month of March 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/1/2025
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