Fairview School Developmental Day and Pre-K
251 BIG ORANGE WAY, SYLVA, NC 28779Childery 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, School-Age
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 20, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
A summary of law posted was dated 2021. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill was not conducted for December 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2026
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space # 1, one over-the -counter medication, Benadryl was not stored in a locked cabinet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5
- 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 # 3, one emergency medication Symbicort was not in its original container. Violation confirmed corrected by
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One over-
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