East Garner Elementary
5545 JONES SAUSAGE RD, GARNER, NC 27529Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
A staff member left the classroom to use the adult bathroom which was located down the hall leaving one staff member with eighteen children age 4-5 years old. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant
Oct 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Center Did Not Comply with the Permit Restrictions.
Enhanced s staff/child ratios as stated on the license were observed out of compliance during my visit. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/14/2024
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
The red plastic sink in dramatic play area in classroom #204 was broken and jagged on 2 corners. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2024
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In classroom #206, I observed one staff member leave the room to get lunches for children in the cafeteria leaving one staff member in the classroom with seven (7) four-year old children and eight (8) five-year old children. Vi
Apr 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
Substitutions to the meal served was not indicated on the posted menu. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/17/2024
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