Gaston Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Center
4671 NC 46 HIGHWAY WEST, GASTON, NC 27832Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill was documented 1/29/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/1/2026
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was practiced 12/1/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/1/2026
Dec 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The last sanitation inspection was completed 5/20/2025 and yielded a provisional result. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/12/2025
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. One (1) open bott
Jan 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
There was no documentation of the annual review of the EMC plan on file for review Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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