Maiden Elementary Pre K
245 BOB SMYRE AVE., MAIDEN, NC 28650Childery 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, 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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
In space 401 Clonidine 0.1 mg was administered to a child with a DOB 10/9/2015 without a medication permission to administer form on file. V
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
The school risk management plan in space 401 was not current and updated annually. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/
Sep 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 8/14/23, did
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 8/14/23,
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. This facility has not completed the ABCMS portal roster. Violation confirmed corrected
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