Johnston Elementary Head Start
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly Before Beginning Work, Before/after Handling Food, Before Bottle Feeding or Serving to Other Children, After…
toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. One (1) staff member did not wash hands upon
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
Safety mesh was added to the part of the fence by the garden box to make up the height of the fence. The Mesh is not sturdy material to meet the purpose of the fence. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visi
- Openings in Equipment, Steps, Decks, Handrails, and Fencing Were Not Less Than 3 1/2 Inches or Greater Than 9 Inches.
One (1) side of the fence, where pots and pans were hung, was partially separated from the top bar. The separation extended approximately four (4) feet, with gaps rang
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One (1) side of the fence, where pots and pans were hung, was partially separated from the top bar and the portions of the fence measur
Feb 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
J. Hankley's date of employment is 12/16/24. The person's emergency information form was data 12/17/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from