Hardin Park Elementary Pre-K
361 JEFFERSON ROAD, BOONE, NC 28607Childery 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
The surfacing (mulch) next to the skunk rocker measured 4 inches deep instead of the required 6 inches. At the red climber, the mulch measured approximately 1 inch instead of the required
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
An Epi pen and Benadryl did not have a parent authorization form from the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of mulch around the silver skunk rocker only measured 2 and 3 inches instead of the required 6 inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2024
Oct 10, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
TG did not have a criminal background check. The background check completed through the school system does not count for this rule. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/25/2023
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence along the back of the building is where the fence is less than four (4) feet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive
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