Gatesville Elementary Preschool
709 MAIN STREET, GATESVILLE, NC 27938Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A new co-administrator for the NC PreK was hired on 9/9/24 and documentation of a completed criminal background check was not on file and available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The bathroom in space 3 had plastic molding along the bottom of the wall that had fallen off and exposed deteriorating cinderblock underneath. The paint on the other base boards was peeling. There was also a r
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A new co-administrator for the NC PreK was hired on 9/9/24 and documentation of a qualifying letter was not on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2025
Sep 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The last sanitation inspection was completed at the center on 7/28/23 and the current inspection was not completed until 8/19/24. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Location of the Ready to Go File and or the Required Information.
The Ready to Go File did not contain copies of children’s Medical Action Plans. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024
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