Chapel Grove Elementary Pre-Kindergarten
5201 LEWIS ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28052Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Vision Screening.
The vision screening for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, was conducted on March 11, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Hearing Screening.
The health assessment for one (1) child, enrolled on August 20, 2025, did not include a hearing screening. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on August 23, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/21/2025
Aug 27, 20242 Findings2 Important
- When Medication Was Administered, Documentation Was Not Completed or Maintained for 6 Months And/or the Documentation Did Not Include the Required Information.
Administration of a prescription medication (Creon), which has been administered daily, was not documented. Violation confir
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
No playground inspection was conducted in April 2024 or May 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/6/2024
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