First Presbyterian Church Schools
Data last updated · May 2026
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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 1, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name: Staff Gave an Infant the Wrong Human Milk.
Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The bumble bees activity plan was not posted within the classroom. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A toddler was left unattended on the playground adjacent to the classroom on Poplar Street. The teacher has been terminated immediately and consultant was notified. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Written Feeding Plan Was Not Modified as the Child's Needs Changed.
Older infant room had one child that did not have their form updated to reflect their current feeding needs. (E.). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2025
- 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. In the Bu