Margaret Hearne Elementary School
300 NE GOLD STREET, WILSON, NC 27893Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The posted activity plan in space #211 and #212 were not current. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/17/2025
Jan 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
The health assessment dated October 4, 2024 was on file for a child enrolled August 26, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/10/2025
- Application Did Not Have a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. A health action plan for a child diagnosed with asthma was not on file and available for review
May 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A red bag storing an asthma inhaler was hanging on the corner of an easel below five feet from the finished floor in Space #211. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2024
- The Child Care Provider Did Not Provide the Required Beverage(s).
Strawberry milk was served to children with breakfast. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2024
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