Four Oaks Elementary
180 HATCHER ST, FOUR OAKS, NC 27524Childery 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
A playground inspection was last completed on 11-10-25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
Sep 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Safe Pick-up and Delivery Procedures Were Not Communicated to Parents And/or Were Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen by the Parents.
Safe pick up and delivery procedures was not posted in space 108. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Minimum of Two Staff Members Were Not on Site at All Times While Children Were Present at the Facility.
One teacher stepped into the hallway leaving only one teacher in the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/31/2024
- Certified Developmental Day Center Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
A teacher stepped into the hallway leaving seven children with one teacher inside the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/31/2024
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A staff member grabbed and shook a child’s wrist, while yelling at the child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/15/2024
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