Eagle's Nest Elc & Preschool Murphy
1228 ANDREWS RD, MURPHY, NC 28906Childery 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
Summary of Law was posted but not current it was dated 2019. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Parent Authorization for one sunscreen, Equate Sunscreen SPF 50, expired on 4/8/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/4/2026
Oct 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Activity Plan Did Not Include a Daily Gross Motor Activity Which May Occur Indoors and Outdoors.
The activity plan in space #3, the classroom with two and three year old children, did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors or outdoors. Violation corrected
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
A menu was not posted where it could be easily seen by parents. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
There was a large storage container on outdoor space #1 that was in poor repair, falling apart, and had sharp edges where it was broken. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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