Iron Station Elementary Pre-K
4207 HIGHWAY 27, IRON STATION, NC 28080Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20252 Findings2 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. In space #1, one electrical outlet not in use w
- Operational Policies Were Not Discussed with Parents on or Before the Child's First Day And/or They Were Not Notified in Writing of All Changes.
In space #1, one child enrolled on 8/21/2025 did not have a parental acknowledgement of operational policies on file available for review. V
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In space #2, one tube of Aquaphor healing ointment that was administered to a child expired on May 31, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2024
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
Records for two children's files monitored during the visit did not include an acknowledgement form for the Summary of the NC Child Care Law. The acknowledgement form given to parents/g
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