Fall Creek Preschool
2720 SMITHTOWN ROAD, EAST BEND, NC 27018Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 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. Four outlets not in use were not covered with s
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Mulch depth did not meet the six inch requirement and measured between one and two inches around stationary equipment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2026
Oct 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior rating.The Last Sanitation Inspection Was Conducted 9/6/2024.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2025
- Application Did Not Have a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. Five (5) emergency medications did not have an action plan on file. Violation confirmed correct
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The climbing stationary equipment had rust on the bridge and platforms and some of the areas had rubber pieces that was torn. A shed on the playground had five screws that were protruding and the wooden siding was splintering and
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