Bruce Drysdale Intensive Intervention
271 BEARCAT BLVD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A valid qualification letter was
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Prior to expiration of the qualification letter, J. Joyce did not complete the criminal background check. This is a repeat violation. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider o
Jan 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A valid qualification letter was
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
J. Joyce has a criminal background letter that expired 9/24/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A Criminal Background Check was not completed for Praxedes Brickley prior to hire. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2024
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