First Class Preparatory School
219 W MILLS AVENUE, MOORESVILLE, NC 28115Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 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 (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Lavatories Were Not Kept Clean, in Good Repair and Kept Free of Storage.
Items were stored in the bathroom in space 2. (mat and chair). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2026
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
Staff with the hire date of 11/14/22 has not completed the required on-going training hours. This is a violation of a requirement in .1103(a). Viola
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. Staff ABCMS Roster was not current with current employees. Violation pending provider r
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In space 3 there was one child age five months and five children ages 1 years of age with one teacher. The ratio has to be maintained for the youngest child which was five months at the time of my walkthrough. Violation confir
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Lavatories Were Not Kept Clean, in Good Repair and Kept Free of Storage.
In space 2 and space 5 items were stored in the bathroom items included cot linen, and classroom supplies. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2025
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