Manteo Elementary Pre-K
701 NORTH HIGHWAY 64/264, MANTEO, NC 27954Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A substitute working in Room 114 had not completed a DHHS Criminal Background Check before working in the NCPre-K classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
Documentation of outdoor inspections was not available from October 2024 - February 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A substitute working in Room 114 did not have a Qualifying Letter. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/28/2025
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. A teacher assistant hired on August 15, 2024 was required to complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A staff person hired on March 14, 2024 and working in the NCPre-K classroom had not fully completed the DHHS Criminal Background Check process. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2024
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