Lyons Farm Elementary School
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, 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
Feb 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Over-the-counter Medicines Were Not in Their Original Containers or Administered as Authorized in Writing by Parent, Physician or Authorized Health…
professional. There were one over the counter medication in space #1 that was not in the original container. Violation confirmed correct
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
The principal of the facility did not have a current qualification letter on file that was available for review during today's visit. The last qualification letter expired on 10/4/24. Violation confi
May 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
This was not on file for one child currently enrolled. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2024
- Signed and Dated Statement by Parent That Discipline Policy Received and Explained at Enrollment Was Not in Child's File.
This was not on file for two children currently enrolled. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2024