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Fair Grove Preschool

217 CEDAR LODGE ROAD, THOMASVILLE, NC 27360Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:2025

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jun 3, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Jun 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.

      I observed on the outdoor learning space that the wooden boarders encompassing the mulch surrounding the climbers are splintering in several places. I ask if children have gotten splinters. The staff stated that

    • Equipment and Furnishings Not Meeting the Requirements Outlined in Child Care .0601(b) and (C) Were Not Removed or Made Inaccessible. **The Splintering Wooden…

      boarders observed on the outdoor learning space which surround the climbers are not repaired/smooth/replaced or rendered safe

    • Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission. **One Child's Medical Assessment Was Not Available For…

      Division Representative Review.** Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025

  2. Sep 3, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.

      This facility has a new administrator. The DCDEE criminal record check was not available to Division Representative review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

    • The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…

      employment. One staff member who was hired in October 2023, did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to

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