Hillcrest Elementary Pre-K
1714 WEST DAVIS STREET, BURLINGTON, NC 27215Childery 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
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Information Record Did Not Include Chronic Illness and Any Medication Taken for the Illness.
The medical action plan did not list the current medication required for the child in Ms. Yancy's class. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/31/2026
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
Permission to administer the medication for one child in Ms. Yancy's class was not on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2026
Mar 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- On-going Training Documentation Did Not Include All Applicable Information: Subject Matter, Topic Area in G.S. 110-91(11), Name of Training Provider, Date…
training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete. **Documentation of Regular Quarterly Lockdown…
drills was not available. I observed documentation of September lockdown drill in classroom B28.** Violation confirmed correcte
Apr 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- On-going Training Documentation Did Not Include All Applicable Information: Subject Matter, Topic Area in G.S. 110-91(11), Name of Training Provider, Date…
training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. The on-going training logs were not completed. Violation c
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