Edward Best Elementary Pre-K
4011 HWY 56 EAST, LOUISBURG, NC 27549Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were three (3) uncovered outlets near the
Jan 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. The arrival times for five (5) children were not documented today. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rece
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The BLS (CPR and AED) training taken by staff hired 9
Sep 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
There was no file available to review for the substitute TA. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/30/2024
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). M. DeJesus has a criminal backgr
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