Gouge Primary Pre-K
134 LAUREL STREET, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 11/5/25. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Other Surfacing Materials Not Identified in Rule Were Used That Did Not Meet the ASTM Standards, Were Not Installed, Maintained, And/or Replaced According To…
manufacturer's instructions. The ASTM certification information for the outdoor space was not available for review during the E
Oct 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Center Did Not Maintain Records as Required in Rule, And/or Were Not Made Available to the Division for Review.
The off-site verification forms for transportation and staff files were not on-site to verify that transportation is maintained through Mitchell County Schools and certa
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Immunizations could not be located in the file for one (1) child. The child began enrollment on 8/18/25. Refer to the child record workshe
- A Health Assessment Was Not on File at the NC Pre-K Site Within 30 Days After a Child Entered the NC Pre-K Program or the Health Assessment Was More Than 12…
months old at the time of program entry. A health assessment for one (1) child could not be located in the file. The child enter
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