Bugg Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Children.
Review of eight children's files found one file from space #507 did not have a complete file for an enrolled child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the outdoor learning environment there is a concrete window sill that is broken and sharp/ in need of repair and accessible to the enrolled children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
Apr 30, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
The WCPSS substitute working in the NC PreK classroom today did not have a criminal background check completed prior to working in the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/20
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
A playground inspection was not completed and documented for the month of March. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
The WCPSS substitute assigned to cover the class did not have a file containing the required DCDEE paperwork to work in the NC PreK classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provide