Hallsboro/artesia Elementary Pre-K
1337 GILES BYRD ROAD, HALLSBORO, NC 28442Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. An employee hired on August 18, 2025 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment wi
Sep 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- All Commercially Manufactured Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Assembled and Installed According to Procedures Specified by the Manufacturer And/or The…
manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Two new pieces of playground equipmen
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter was not on file for a substitute staff member present today. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete. a Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drill Has Not Been…
conducted since March 18, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
Feb 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
A signed statement of receipt of the summary of NC Child Care Law was not observed in one of the four children's files monitored today. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received