Fred T Foard High School Pre K
3407 PLATEAU ROAD, NEWTON, NC 28658Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Medication Administration (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- When Medication Was Administered, Documentation Was Not Completed or Maintained for 6 Months And/or the Documentation Did Not Include the Required Information.
There was no permission to administer form on file for one (1) emergency medication (Auvi-Q) Violation confirmed corrected by
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis or When Changes to the Plan Were Made by the Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
A child with a DOB of 9/23/2019, had a Medical Action Plan on file that did not list the allergen for which the emergency medication shou
Apr 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The menu posted was dated for March 1-28, 2024. As discussed, the menu posted should always be current and visible for parents to see. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
During the month of December a playground inspection was not completed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/8/20
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last emergency drill that was conducted was October 19, 2023, and another drill should have been conducted in January 2024 that did not take place. Violation confirmed cor
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