Heron Pond Montessori School
831 HERBERT PERRY ROAD, KITTY HAWK, NC 27949Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 23, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Documentation of a current fire inspection w
- The Center Did Not Comply with the Permit Restrictions.
A permit restriction listed on the license states, "No cooking". Staff prepared chicken nuggets for the children using an air fryer. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/3/2026
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
A refrigerator thermometer was not available in a refrigerator used to served food and milk consumed by children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/3/2026
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Documentation of a monthly fire inspection was not available for January 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/3/2026
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. The prescription box was not available for an Albuterol inhaler. The box and packaging was not available for Childr
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