Loyd Auman Elementary
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the outdoor play area, I observed an active fire ant mound in the mulch surfacing. The ramp leading to the climbing structure had metal stakes that were not flush with the surface and caused a tripping hazard.
- Documentation of Staff's On-going Training Was Not on File And/or Was Not Current.
Documentation of a staff member's on-going training was not on file and was not current. The violation was corrected when the documentation form was completed with the staff member's current on-going tr
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
The dental screening for one child was not on file within 30 days after entering the NCPre-K program. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Upon arrival, the lead teacher was observed taking attendance documents to the main office. Upon arrival in the classroom, the teacher assistant was present with 15 children. The violation was corrected when both the te
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Upon arrival, the lead teacher was observed leaving the main office. Five minutes later, the teacher assistant arrived in the classroom with 15 children. The violation was corrected when both the teacher assistant and t