Contentnea-Savannah School Preschool
3400 FERRELL ROAD, KINSTON, NC 28501Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
According to the attendance log, attendance was not documented for April 21, 2026, through April 23, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2026
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
There was not a playground inspection completed for January 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/13/2026
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed on August
Apr 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 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 number 201 underneath the white board
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In space 201 there was an albuterol inhaler with a signed permission to administer medication form on file however; the form was signed on September 5, 2023, and should have
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