Hunters Creek Pre-K
3450 HUNTER'S TRAIL, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546Childery 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), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
On the playground, several sections of the black border surrounding both the climbing structure and the playhouse have become cracked or broken. Border near both entrances of the section that surrounds the playhouse is broken. The
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Mulch surrounding the climbing structure is showing the ground underneath and is not of adequate depth. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2026
Dec 2, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
When the teacher stepped onto the bus, she left another preschool child unattended on the sidewalk. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/9/2025
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
School bus video showed that the teacher in question was stepping onto the bus, speaking loudly to the child, and forcibly knocking the child’s hand down away from
Apr 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In space T8, there were sixteen children ranging in age from 3 to 5 years old with one staff member. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/3/2024
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