Elizabeth City State University-Lab School
1704 WEEKSVILLE ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery 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.1 / 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 a 50% violation rate. The structural rating also includes North Carolina's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
NC Pre-K staff/child ratios were not met when one caregiver was providing care to thirteen children ranging from ages three to four five years old in Space #1. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by co
Sep 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. Departure times were not documented for ten children between the dates of August 18, 2025, and September 16, 2025. Viola
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
NC Pre-K staff child ratios were not met when two teachers were providing care for twenty children ages three (3) to five (5) in Space #1 from 11:55am to 12:10pm. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pr
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
A door handle on the lower cabinet near the sink in the cafeteria area was broken and had a sharp piece of metal exposed. The children use this space for all meals. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
Oct 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
After a child slapped the plate of food in the provider's hand, the plate was thrown down on the table in front of the child. Violation confirmed corrected by foll