Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
2238 ASHEVILLE ROAD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
After review of staff files it was noted that two (2) staff members had not completed the required number of on-going training hours within their sec
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
It was reported today that at time staff evaluations and staff development plan are not being completed for group leaders. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
- All Staff Did Not Review the Center's EPR Plan During Orientation And/or on an Annual Basis with the Trained Staff.
Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. After review of staff files it was noted that staff did not receive an annual review of the EPR plan. Violation
Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Alex Masciarelli's qualification
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Alex Masciarelli did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available for review. The qualification letter available for review expired on 08/30/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by lett
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