Harris Creek Elementary
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.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.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 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
The newly hired TA did not have her CBC completed prior to her first day of employment on October 21st, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/1/2024
Apr 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The drill record was incomplete. Last drill documented was in October 2023 Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2024
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
An inspection was not performed/documented for the month of March 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/20
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
I was informed that a tornado drill and lockdown drill were performed but the log was not completed to reflect their performance. Violation confirmed corrected by letter recei