Dunn Elementary School
800 W HARNETT ST, DUNN, NC 28334Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On March 23, 2026, a child was left unattended on the playground for approximately five (5) minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
May 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A staff member with a hire date of 9-23-24 did not complete a CBC check and obtain a valid qualification letter until 9-27-24. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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. An approved annual fire inspection was compl
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan dated for March 24-28, 2025, was posted in space #1. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An open 20 oz bottle of Mountain Dew soda was observed sitting
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