Eastern Elementary Preschool
947 HUDNELL STREET, WASHINGTON, NC 27889Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space #5, a bottle of Benadryl was stored in an unlocked emergency bag, hanging on the back of the classroom door. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. In Space #6, a Ventolin inhaler was not accompanied by the original packaging or the pharmacy label. Violation conf
Sep 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Stored in an unlo
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the loose mulch surrounding the middle stationary climber on the preschool outdoor space measured at three (3) inches at the base of the red slide rather than the required six (6) inches.
Mar 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. Violation con
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