Irving Park Elementary Nc Pre-K Program
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.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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A criminal background was not completed prior to the substitute subbing in the Pre-K classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/1/2025
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. There was an inhaler that was not in the original labeled container. Violation confirmed corrected by letter recei
Oct 4, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Lavatories Were Not Kept Clean, in Good Repair and Kept Free of Storage.
The bathroom was not clean. The floor was dirty and there was a strong urine odor. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2023
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean and in Good Repair.
The ceiling had three large sections of water damage, peeling paint and the bare sheetrock was exposed in one section. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/13/2