Harps Mill Creative School
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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The laundry room door was unlocked making laundry de
Apr 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #4 a bottle of Orange Gatorade was observed sitting o
Oct 28, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan posted in space #3 was dated November 25 - November 29, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2024
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Documentation of visual checks on sleeping infants in space #7b were not completed at least every 15 minutes as required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2024
- 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.
One child's file did not contain an immunization record as required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/