Grace Preschool
5182 US 70 W, MARION, NC 28752Childery 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
On April 15, 2026 at 1:44pm, in space #8, a staff member grabbed the arm of a four year old in an attempt to pull her back into line. Violation confirmed correcte
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
One staff member employed on 9/10/24 did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/
Jul 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space
Jan 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Activity Plan Did Not Provide at Least 4 Different Activities Daily Listed in GS 110-91(12): Art/creative Play; Books; Blocks; Manipulatives; And Family…
living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. In space #3, there were three days th
- Music and Rhythm Activities Were Not Available Weekly to Each Group.
In space #4, there were not music and rhythm activities available for the week. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2024
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