Long Mill Elementary Pre-K
1753 LONG MILL ROAD, YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
There are several raised metal stakes protruding from the black border surrounding the airplane play equipment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/27/2026
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
A playground inspection was not documented for November 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/16/2025
Dec 3, 20241 Finding1 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 current fire inspection was completed la
Apr 30, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
There is no qualification letter available to review for Lester Thomas. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2024
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
There was no documentation that one child’s parents reviewed the Summary of Child Care Law prior to attendance. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/20
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