J. T. Barber Elementary Preschool
1700 COBB STREET, NEW BERN, NC 28560Childery 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, School-Age
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 23, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection on file was dated 11/7/2
- Staff/child Ratios Applicable to a Classroom, Were Not Posted in Each Classroom.
Staff/child ratios were not posted in space #1, space #2, and space #3. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
In the refrigerator in space #2, the thermometer was reviewed and read forty-eight (48) degrees. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/2/2026
- Certified Developmental Day Center Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In space #1, nine (9) children, 3-5 years of age, were in care with one staff member. In space #2, eight (8) children, 4-5 years of age were in care with one staff member. Violation confirmed corrected
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis or When Changes to the Plan Were Made by the Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
A child enrolled in space #2, had a seizure medical action plan on file that was not signed by a parent. Violation confirmed corrected by
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