Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center and Preschool
1358 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member was observed in the the back corner of the room near the sink while two children were sitting at the table eating lunch. Due to her position she could
- All Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly After Diapering Each Child.
In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not wash her hands after the six (6) diaper changes observed. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consult
- A Child's Hands Were Not Washed After Each Diaper Change.
In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the six (6) children observed during diaper changes did not wash their hands. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/1/2025
- Diaper Changing Surfaces Were Not Cleaned with a Detergent Solution and Disinfected After Each Use.
In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not clean the changing table after each use and did not allow the disinfectant to air dry or sit for
Feb 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Under One Year of Age Were Not Kept Separate From Children Two Years and Older.
During my walk through it was noted that two (2) two-year-old children were being cared for in the classroom for children under 12 months-of-age-through one-year-of age. Violation confirmed correc
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