Leaksville-Spray Elementary Preschool
415 HIGHLAND DRIVE, EDEN, NC 27288Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
The principal does not have a Criminal Background Check after two (2) extension dates for compliance. This is a repeat violation from the annual compliance visit conducted on February 24, 2026. Violation confirmed cor
Feb 24, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
The principal does not have a criminal background check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
The public school off premise record verification form was not completed for the new employee that began in January 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
The NC Pre-K file monitored did not have a dental screening. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last emergency drill was completed May 28, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2025
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