David Cox 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20261 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 report (April 14, 2026)
Sep 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children's Records Were Not Made Available for Review.
Files from the 2024-2025 school year were available; no files for 2025-2026 school year. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months; last drills was practice March 31, 2025; fire drill was conducted June 4, 2025. Violation confi
Apr 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Center Did Not Maintain Records as Required in Rule, And/or Were Not Made Available to the Division for Review.
A Department of Public Instruction Form did not include the names of four (4) new staff (M.S.), (M.D.), (J.A.) and (L.S.); file not available. Violation confirmed correc
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The April Menu was not observed posted; only a snack menu was observed posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025