Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy
13587 HIGHWAY 481, ENFIELD, NC 27823Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Apr 29, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
There was not a current activity plan posted in the classroom. The activity plan posted on the board was dated March 23-27, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/202
- The Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Was Not Clean, Drained to Minimize Standing Water, Free of Litter and Hazards,…
and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were three (3) active anthills
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last drill conducted was a shelter-in-place drill conducted on November 18, 2025. A lockdown drill should have been conducted In February 2026. Violation confirmed correct
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was an electrical outlet not covered by a
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
Ms. Sanders had a health questionnaire form in her file; however, it was not current. The form was dated August 31, 2023. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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