Gillespie Park Elementary Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A substitute teacher N. Goode did not have a background check completed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2026
- Prescribed Medicines, That Are Pharmaceutical Samples, Was Not Stored in the Manufacturers Original Packaging, Was Not Labeled with the Child's Name, And/or…
written instructions did not include the required information. An Epi-pen for S. Osie-Okyer was not in the original packaging. V
Oct 9, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Pender's First Aid certification expired in Septem
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Pender's CPR certification expired 9/2025. Viol
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
There were several playground border spikes raised around the barrier on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025