Highland Creek Elementary Asep
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, 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
Substitute items of Cheez-its and cheese sticks were not noted on the menu. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Emergency Information Record Did Not Include Chronic Illness and Any Medication Taken for the Illness.
The emergency medication was not on hand for child (S.B.) and for child (L.H.). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2025
Sep 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan/PBIS was not current; last activities posted was for September 6, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2024
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis or When Changes to the Plan Were Made by the Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
There were three (3) children that did not have emergency medication on site, according to allergies listed and Medical Action Plans. Vio
Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When Screen Time Was Provided to School-aged Children, It Was Not Offered as a Free-choice Activity; Not Used to Meet a Developmental Goal; Was Not Limited To…
30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumula