Gallberry Farm Elementary
8019 BYERLY DRIVE, HOPE MILLS, NC 28348Childery 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) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
Dental screening was not on file for review for one child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/22/2026
Sep 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
One staff member was in space #1, with fifteen children. this was corrected when the teacher returned to the room and remained in the space with the teacher and children while I was present. This is a repeat violation f
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth o the loose surfacing under the slides of the play area were measured at 3 inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/8/2024
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. There was not a daily record completed for arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the facility. V
Jan 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In space #1 upon entering the classroom there was 14 children present with one teacher. This was corrected during the visit when the other teacher returned from the kitchen with their breakfast 3mins after I arrived. Th
✓ Corrected at visit
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