First Flight Elementary Pre-K
107 VETERANS DRIVE, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A substitute working in Room 119 has not completed a Criminal Background Check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2024
- Individual Applications Were Not on File for Each Child.
In one of three children's files reviewed, the Child's Application did not include even number pages and was missing required information related to emergency contacts and emergency medical care. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility. Substitute Working in Room 119 Did Not Have a Qualification Letter.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2024
Oct 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection expired on Marc
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