Franklin Elementary Pre-K School Ready
519 S FRANKLIN ROAD, MOUNT AIRY, NC 27017Childery 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 Medication Administration (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Rust and chipping/peeling paint on outside poles leading to the playground were accessible to the children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/19/2026
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last lockdown drill was documented on 10/16/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/12/2026
Sep 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
A teacher's handbag was stored on a high shelf because it contained the teacher's emergency medication. The teacher reported ibuprofen was also in the handbag
- 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. Two children with emergency medications did not have medical action plans on file. Violation c
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