Druid Hills Elementary Asep
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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, School-Age
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
The summary of NC Child Care Law was not posted on the parent board. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not completed every 3 months. A drill was documented in February 2024 and the next drill was documented in August 2024. Violation corr
Sep 7, 20233 Findings3 Important
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
Two (2) teachers did not complete the health questionnaire annually. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/14/2023
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The mulch underneath climbing structures was measured below six (6) inches deep. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/25/2023