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Cherryville Elementary Pre-Kindergarten

700 EAST ACADEMY STREET, CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:2025

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Mar 3, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Mar 3, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.

      One (1) staff member, Maggie Beam, employed on October 27, 2025, in the licensed NC Pre-Kindergarten Program, did not obtain a criminal background check qualifying letter until November 7, 2025. Violation confirmed co

    • Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…

      review. In Space #1, nine (9) children were not signed out on February 20, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv

    • Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…

      unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In Space #1, four (4) outlets on a surge prote

  2. Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…

      which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One (1) aerosol

  3. Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Did Not Interact with Children in Positive Ways by Helping Them Feel Welcome and Comfortable, Treating Them with Respect, Listening to What They Say,…

      responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. On September 5, 2025,

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